About

Oceans 5 Gili Air is a well-established instructor training dive resort located in the heart of the Gili Islands, inside the Gili Matra Marine Park. Known for its focus on quality over quantity, Oceans 5 combines professional dive education with strong environmental awareness and community involvement. Spacious facilities, multiple training pools, experienced in-house instructor trainers, and small group sizes create a relaxed but highly professional learning environment.
The SSI Instructor Training Courses at Oceans 5 Gili Air are designed for divers who want to become confident, employable instructors, not just pass an exam. The program follows the SSI curriculum while staying true to Oceans 5’s long-standing philosophy: realistic teaching, excellent buoyancy control, student-focused instruction, and respect for the marine environment. Courses are conducted over 16 well-structured days, longer than the SSI average, allowing candidates to learn without pressure or rushed schedules.
Why choose SSI instructor training at Oceans 5 Gili Air?
Because the faces stay the same, the quality stays the same, and the philosophy stays the same. Candidates train with experienced instructors who live and work on Gili Air year-round, gaining real insight into dive-center operations, conservation practices, and daily teaching scenarios. Combined with the relaxed island atmosphere, warm water, and easy logistics of Gili Air, Oceans 5 offers an ideal setting to start a professional diving career with confidence.