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Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan

Blue Marlin Dive – Gili Trawangan is the island’s original dive center, offering world-class diving in the heart of Indonesia’s famed Gili Islands. As a PADI 5-Star IDC Resort, they combine professional training with fun, friendly service, providing easy access to vibrant reefs, thrilling drift dives, and unforgettable encounters with turtles and pelagics.

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Features

  • PADI 5-Star IDC Resort, the first dive center established on the Gilis

  • Fun dives, night dives, technical diving, and beginner-friendly programs

  • Prime location on Gili Trawangan with top dive sites just minutes away by boat

  • Multilingual, experienced instructors and guides providing small-group experiences

  • Onsite dive shop and facilities with full equipment rental, classrooms, camera rinse tanks, and gear servicing

  • Relaxed island atmosphere with a friendly social vibe for divers

How To Get There

Blue Marlin Dive is located on Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia. The nearest airports are Lombok International Airport and Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. Travelers can reach the Gilis via a fast boat from Bali (approximately 1.5–2.5 hours, depending on departure point) or by car and speedboat transfer from Lombok (around 2–3 hours total). No motorized vehicles are allowed on Gili Trawangan, so visitors can walk, cycle, or use a horse-drawn cart (cidomo) to reach the dive center once on the island.

Dive Overview

Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan is a PADI 5-Star IDC Resort and the island’s original dive center, offering access to some of Indonesia’s most iconic dive sites. Just minutes away by boat, divers can enjoy vibrant coral reefs, exhilarating drift dives, and frequent encounters with green and hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, and schooling fish. The Gilis’ warm waters and gentle conditions make it an excellent destination for both beginners and experienced divers, while advanced divers can explore deeper walls and challenging currents. With professional multilingual instructors, modern facilities, and a lively island atmosphere, Blue Marlin Dive delivers an unforgettable diving experience in the heart of the Gili Islands.

Accommodation

Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan offers a relaxed hotel atmosphere conveniently located at the dive shop, making it easy to step from your room straight into a day of diving. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, hot water shower, satellite TV, and a mini fridge for comfort. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast at the Blue Marlin restaurant before heading out to the ocean. Seasonal rates apply, with options available for both individual travelers and groups.

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Food & Drinks

Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan has its own restaurant and bar, serving international and local dishes in a relaxed setting. Breakfast is included with all stays, and guests can enjoy fresh juices, seafood, vegetarian options, and evening cocktails.

Dive Information

Blue Marlin Dive Gili Trawangan, a PADI 5-Star IDC Resort, provides access to the best diving the Gili Islands have to offer. With most dive sites just 5–20 minutes away by boat, divers can enjoy short transfers, flexible schedules, and maximum time underwater. The Gilis are famous for their warm waters, excellent visibility, and reliable turtle encounters, along with exciting drift dives and abundant reef life. Blue Marlin caters to all levels, from beginners to advanced and technical divers, with fun dives, night dives, and professional training programs led by an experienced multilingual team.

Dive Sites

  • Easy access to over 20 dive sites around the Gili Islands
  • Consistently warm waters with visibility averaging 20–30 meters
  • Frequent encounters with green and hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, and schooling fish
  • Thrilling drift dives with the chance to see pelagics and occasional manta rays
  • Sites suitable for beginners, advanced, and technical divers
  • Night diving available for certified divers

Packages & Rates

Dive Rates

Rates are per person per dive in IDR. Valid from January 10 – December 31, 2025. (All divers must also pay a one-time Marine Park fee of 150,000 IDR.)

Fun Dives: Guided boat dive around the Gili Islands (customer must have a diving certification).
PackagePrice (IDR)
Price for 1 Dive590,000 IDR
3-4 Dive Package531,000 IDR per dide (10% off)
5-9 Dive Package501,000 IDR per dive (15% off)
10+ 472,000 IDR per dive (20% off)

Accommodation Rates 

Rates are per room per night in IDR, including breakfast. Valid from January 10 – December 31, 2025

Seasonal RatesPrice (IDR)
Jan 10 - March 31950,000 IDR
April - June1,800,000 IDR
July - September2,000,000 IDR
October1,800,000 IDR
November - December1,200,000 IDR
Special Holidays*2,000,000 IDR

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Local Currency

 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Electricity

230V

Time zone

 Central Indonesia Time (UTC+8)

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia & English

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