Lombok Marina Dive Senggigi

Lombok Marina has operated from Senggigi since the early 2010s. The shop is PADI-affiliated and the team includes Indonesian instructors plus rotating European staff (currently German and Italian instructors based on the team listing). The location is convenient — directly on Senggigi's main strip, walking distance from most beach hotels.

The shop's customer base skews older than Gili T's — Senggigi is a quieter destination, and Lombok Marina serves more couples and families than backpacker divers.

Lombok Marina runs two main types of trips:

Local west-coast reefs — Kerandangan, Malimbu, and Sira Beach reefs are 10–25 minutes by boat. These are coral-fringed mainland reefs with healthy reef fish populations, occasional turtles, and easy diving (5–20m, mild current). Visibility is the catch: 8–12m is typical, with seasonal silt from rainy-season runoff dropping it lower.

Day trips to Gili sites — Hans Reef, Meno Wall, and the Bounty Wreck are accessible as day trips from Senggigi. The boat ride is 45–60 minutes each way, which eats into your dive time, but you get to dive the famous Gili sites without staying on the islands.

If you're specifically chasing Shark Point or the deeper Gili T sites, you're better off staying on Gili T directly. Lombok Marina's day trips work best for the more accessible Gili sites.

Single dive boat — wooden Indonesian build, capacity for 8–10 divers, basic shade, no toilet. Departures are 8am for both local and Gili-day trips. Group sizes typically 4–6 divers across one or two guides.

PADI Open Water at Lombok Marina runs over 3 days for 5,000,000 IDR. Confined-water training happens at the calm beach in front of the shop or in a hotel pool when conditions are rough. Open-water dives use the local west-coast reefs.

The course quality is competent but not standout. Instructors follow PADI standards, group sizes are capped at four, and the pace is relaxed. If you'd rather learn somewhere with more dramatic dive sites, Gili Air or Gili T deliver more memorable open water dives.

Advanced Open Water at 4,200,000 IDR includes a wreck dive (often Bounty Wreck on a Gili day trip), a deep dive, and three electives.

Standard rental gear — Mares and Aqualung BCDs, basic regulators, 3mm shorty wetsuits. Equipment is functional and serviced regularly, though not new. Bring your own mask if fit matters to you.

Standard fun dive (local reef): 480,000 IDR

Two-tank local trip: 900,000 IDR

Day trip to Gili sites (two dives): 1,400,000 IDR

PADI Open Water: 5,000,000 IDR

PADI Advanced Open Water: 4,200,000 IDR

Hotel pickup in Senggigi area: included

Book Lombok Marina if you're staying in Senggigi or Mangsit and want easy diving without ferry logistics. Book them for combo trips that include diving plus surfing or trekking. Book them for couples or families with mainland Lombok itineraries. Book them if you want a few dives on a multi-activity trip rather than dedicated dive holiday.

Skip Lombok Marina if diving is the primary purpose of your trip — base on the Gilis directly, or in Kuta for southern access. Skip them if you want the highest-quality dive experience — Gili T's premium operators deliver better visibility, sites, and gear. Skip them if you're chasing the Bounty Wreck specifically — Gili Air shops reach it faster.

WhatsApp (+62 818 0345 6612) is the most reliable channel. The website has booking forms; replies are reasonable but not instant. 2–4 days advance notice is enough most of the year. Cash, bank transfer, and card accepted (3% surcharge on card). Hotel pickup is included for Senggigi-area accommodation; pickups from Mataram or further afield carry an extra fee.