SSI Wreck Diver in Gili Trawangan - Price, Duration & Booking

Course overview

Explore sunken structures with the SSI Wreck Diving specialty on Gili Trawangan, applying wreck-survey and navigation skills to the island's wreck and artificial-reef sites. Through training dives in warm 27-29°C water you learn to plan and conduct wreck dives safely.

What you’ll learn

Survey and map wrecks systematically
Plan wreck dives and assess hazards
Use reels and guidelines for orientation
Manage entanglement and silt-out risks
Handle wreck-specific equipment and lighting

Prerequisites

Minimum age 15
SSI Advanced Adventurer or equivalent
SSI Deep Diving recommended for deeper wrecks
Diver medical clearance where required

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Wreck Diving digital academics
Wreck training dives
Surveying and mapping exercises
Guideline and navigation technique
Equipment and light rental as needed
SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Wreck Diver pathway

The SSI Wreck Diving specialty is delivered through SSI's digital academics and teaches safe wreck exploration and limited penetration principles. It counts toward SSI specialty recognition ratings.

Where you'll dive in Gili Trawangan

Training uses Gili Trawangan's wreck and artificial-reef structures within recreational depths, helped by warm 27-29°C water and good year-round visibility, best April-November.

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Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Lombok (LOP) · 8-9 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory & first wreck dives

SSI wreck academics and planning, then survey and mapping dives on a Gili wreck or artificial-reef site.
Day2

Navigation & certification

Guideline and orientation dives with limited penetration where appropriate, then certification.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the course include penetration?

It covers penetration planning and may include limited, line-guided penetration where appropriate. The emphasis is on safe surveying and navigation.

What do I need to enrol?

SSI Advanced Adventurer or an equivalent certification. SSI Deep Diving is recommended for deeper wrecks.

How is it different from PADI Wreck Diver?

The skills are equivalent. SSI uses digital academics and SSI specialty naming.

When is the best season for wreck diving?

April to November brings the calmest conditions and best visibility around Gili Trawangan.

When is the best time to dive Gili Trawangan?

Peak season is Apr–Nov, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Mar, Dec) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Indonesia?

Visa on arrival. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

8-9 hours · one-way fares around ₹20K-30K.

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