DiveHeaven Lombok
JP7F+XH5 Sugian, Sambelia, NB, IDN
Over het Centrum
DiveHeaven Lombok, located in Sambelia, Indonesia, is an SSI-certified dive center offering a comprehensive range of underwater experiences. Specializing in exploring remote diving spots, the center invites both beginners and experienced divers to discover the uniqueness of Lombok's remote islands and untouched coral reefs.
The center provides a full range of SSI courses, from beginner to professional levels, including Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Rescue Diver. For those seeking further professional development, the Instructor Development Course is offered. Additionally, specialties such as Technical Diving, Snorkeling, and Underwater Photography are taught, alongside Boat Diving and Night Diving courses.
DiveHeaven Lombok distinguishes itself by offering a personal and relaxed dive experience far from the crowds. The team consists of experienced instructors who speak Spanish, English, and German, ensuring clear communication and a safe, fun learning environment. Facilities include equipment rental, a dive shop, air fills (including nitrox), boat diving, and guided dives. Airport transfers are also available to facilitate a stress-free arrival.
While DiveHeaven Lombok does not offer its own accommodation, it has partnered with recommended hotels and guesthouses, assisting guests in finding the perfect place to stay near the dive center. The center also facilitates transfers from the airport or any hotel on Lombok, ensuring guests can begin their diving adventure hassle-free.
Beschikbare Cursussen
5 cursosDiscover Scuba Diving
The Discover Scuba Diving program at DiveHeaven is built around a 1-on-1 format — one guide, one diver, no exceptions. That ratio matters here because the reef conditions at the East Gilis, while generally calm, are a real underwater environment rather than a pool, and having an instructor's full attention from the start sets the right tone. The session begins with a brief theory introduction covering basic scuba equipment, underwater communication signals, and how to stay comfortable below the surface. The briefing is straightforward and designed for people with no prior diving experience. After the theory, you head out on the boat to one of the beginner-friendly dive sites — most likely Kura-Kura Bay, a sheltered spot with little to no current where the reef runs from 2 to 18 meters. The actual dive goes to a maximum of 8 meters, giving you a genuine look at the coral and reef fish without pressure on depth or time. If you enjoy the experience and want to continue with the full Open Water Diver course, DiveHeaven offers a discount off the course price for Discover Scuba participants who sign up on the same trip. A second dive on the same day is available for 800,000 IDR.
Open Water Diver
The SSI Open Water Diver course at DiveHeaven runs over three days and includes six dives total — two confined water sessions and four open water dives from the boat. Groups are capped at four students per instructor, which keeps the teaching personal and allows the instructor to adjust pace to the individual rather than the group average. Course instruction is in German and English. The theory component can be completed through SSI's online platform before arriving in Lombok, which frees up more time on the water. On-site, the instructors go over the material in person and address questions before moving to practical training. Confined water work starts in shallow water where students can stand — the purpose is to get comfortable with the equipment and breathing rhythm before heading to the open reef. The progression is deliberate: the first two open water dives go to a maximum of 12 meters, and the final two reach 18 meters, which is the Open Water certification limit. DiveHeaven uses beginner-friendly dive sites for the open water dives — sites like Kura-Kura Bay, with its calm conditions, minimal current, and reef life from 2 to 18 meters. Encounters with turtles, cuttlefish, and reef fish at these sites are common, which makes the certification dives feel like real diving rather than exercises in a controlled environment. The all-inclusive price covers rental equipment, digital SSI course materials, food, and drinks throughout the three days.
Basic Diver
The SSI Basic Diver course at DiveHeaven covers the foundational skills needed to dive alongside an SSI instructor to 12 meters. It's a short, practical introduction — two dives, no extended classroom time — that suits travelers who want more than a Discover Scuba session but aren't committing to a full certification on this trip. At 12 meters, you're in the mid-range of sites like Kura-Kura Bay and Coral Bloom, both of which have calm conditions and healthy reef life at that depth. Turtles, moray eels, cuttlefish, and reef fish are regular encounters at these sites. The course is offered in German, English, and Spanish, and fits within a single day for most participants. All dive trips depart between 8:00 and 9:00 from the dive center and return by early afternoon. This is a sensible stepping stone if you're uncertain about committing to three full days for the Open Water Diver but want hands-on experience beyond a trial dive. You dive with an instructor throughout — not buddy diving independently — which keeps the format accessible without the pressure of assessment dives.
Deep Diving
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty at DiveHeaven extends your certified depth range from 18 to 40 meters through three open water dives. The course covers dive planning for deep profiles, proper use of dive computers, and gas consumption management at depth — practical skills that translate directly to the deeper sites around the East Gilis. Sites like Katak Drop (to 40 meters) and Lawang Wall (to 35 meters) are exactly the kind of terrain this course prepares you for. Lawang Wall in particular runs reef sharks at depth and has a light current that carries you along — a different experience from the shallower beginner sites and one that rewards controlled buoyancy and calm gas management. The specialty includes both theory and open water components. Upon completion you hold the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification, which is recognized internationally and allows buddy diving to 40 meters. For divers already certified to Open Water level and looking to extend their range during a Lombok trip, this three-dive specialty is a realistic single-day or two-day addition to a fun diving package.
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course at DiveHeaven trains you to recognize stress in yourself and other divers, prevent incidents from escalating, and carry out rescue procedures when they do. The course uses a combination of pool training and open water dives — six in total — to build practical skills rather than just theoretical knowledge. DiveHeaven's safety setup provides relevant context for this course: the team dives with Garmin-Iridium satellite communication on the boat, Lombok has a hyperbaric chamber, and the instructors are already trained in first aid with emergency equipment on board. Learning rescue skills in a school that takes its own safety infrastructure seriously adds weight to the training. The course runs in German, English, and Spanish. Upon completion you receive the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue certification. For divers planning to log more dives in remote or less-trafficked environments — which is precisely what the East Gilis offer — this specialty builds the confidence and competency to handle situations that don't resolve themselves neatly on a crowded dive boat. Six dives across pool and open water sessions give you repeated practice on the skills rather than a single evaluation pass, which is the right way to build muscle memory for emergency response.
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German, English, and Spanish. The two instructors, Joshua and Meiko, are native German speakers and handle all three languages fluently.
All trips are all-inclusive: full rental equipment set, lunch, and drinking water on board. Nitrox is available as an add-on at 35,000 IDR per tank.
Sites range from shallow reefs starting at 2 meters (Kura-Kura Bay, Coral Bloom) to deeper walls and drop-offs reaching 35–40 meters (Lawang Wall, Katak Drop, Lionfish Alley).
Yes, Lombok has a hyperbaric chamber. The team is first-aid trained and carries emergency equipment on the boat. They also use a Garmin-Iridium satellite network for emergency calls anywhere at sea.
Yes on both counts. They don't run their own rooms but work with two partner properties: Pondok Siola (1 km from the dive center) and Bayview Resort. Airport and hotel transfers can be arranged — just send your travel details in advance.
April through October is the dry season and the recommended window, with good visibility and sunshine. November to March brings occasional rain but conditions are still generally manageable.
Single dives run 850,000 IDR; a 10-dive package is 6,500,000 IDR and a 20-dive package is 12,000,000 IDR. Night dives are 900,000 IDR each. Three-dive days are available on some days for 2,000,000 IDR — contact the school for availability.
PayPal and Wise bank transfer are accepted (direct to the school's account), as well as cash on-site.