Scuba Diving In Lombok

Lombok offers a wide variety of options for scuba divers both the novice divers, who have just taken a fancy to this adventure sport and to the veterans for whom scuba diving is more of a passion and an attempt to unravel the many mysteries of nature.

To the west of Lombok lie the three Gilis islands which have claimed international acclaim due to the high number of scuba divers who here there every year. Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air are the three highlight on the scuba divers map. Tehse islands have grown to be major hubs of adventure sports, replete with diving centers, tourist dining options and party scenes. The spectacular marine life in these regions is unrivalled. Sharks, mackerels and rays infest these waters and the underwater flora is vivid and enchanting. It is this attraction that draws scuba divers who faithfully return each year to Lombok and indulge themselves in this sport. The Lombok Strait dividing Bali and Lombok is full of dive operators who offer expeditions. A varied number of options to the south west of Lombok provide quite an intriguing adventure. Dive operators at centers such as the Bay of Blongas and Dream Divers and the scuba divers prefer to ride a motorboat for about 20 to 30 min into the sea before taking the plunge. The Magnet (Sopia Lawisa), Coral garden, Wollis Pinnacle, Gili Sera and The Pinnacle are famous scuba diving site around this region. Kute in Lombok is another favorite haunt with scuba divers. For the tourists of Senggigi wishing to take a dive, Malibu and Alang Alang Wall are the ideal spots. Both Malibu and the nearby Malibu cave are preferred by beginners while Alang Alang Wall is perfect for the more experienced scuba divers.

Scuba diving in Lombok hold out an irresistible experience you are sure to cherish for the rest of your life. The exotic reefs, the eagle and manta rays and turtles swim with you through the luxuriant, azure waters of the Pacific Ocean and for a while you remain lost in nature’s bounty, far removed from the mundane worries of everyday life.