Gili Islands Diving Report – September 2026
September diving around the Gili Islands brought colder water, strong currents, incredible visibility, whale shark sightings, eagle rays and plenty of turtles. Discover the underwater highlights of September 2026!
Best Wreck Diving in the Gili Islands: Bounty, Glenn Nusa & Japanese Wreck
Discover the best wreck diving in the Gili Islands, from the shallow Bounty Wreck and deeper Glenn Nusa to the historic Japanese Wreck at 45 metres.
Gili Islands Nudibranchs: A Guide to These Colourful Sea Slugs
Discover the colourful nudibranchs of the Gili Islands and learn why these tiny sea slugs are so unusual. From exposed gills and hermaphroditism to stealing defences from their food, nudibranchs have some remarkable tricks.
Ghost Pipefish in the Gili Islands: Where to Find Them
Discover the ghost pipefish of the Gili Islands, from ornate ghost pipefish hiding among feather stars to leaf-like robust ghost pipefish blending into seagrass and algae.
Best Dive Sites for Night Dives in the Gili Islands
Discover the best night dive sites in the Gili Islands, from Meno Wall and Bounty Wreck to macro-rich Hans Reef and Meno Slope.
Gili Islands Frogfish: Masters of Underwater Camouflage
Discover the frogfish of the Gili Islands, from colourful warty frogfish to giant Commerson’s frogfish. Learn how these strange fish walk across the seafloor, hunt with a lure and disappear into their surroundings.
Gili Islands Seahorses: Meet the Ocean’s Most Unusual Fish
Discover the seahorses of the Gili Islands, from thorny seahorses and gorgonian specialists to tiny Pontoh’s pygmy seahorses. Learn where to find them, how they survive, and why their slow movements make them a dream subject for underwater photographers.
Gili Islands Pipefish: The Strange Relatives of Seahorses
Discover the pipefish of the Gili Islands, strange relatives of seahorses found from Hans Reef and Bounty Wreck to Kecinan, Mentigi Bay, Teluk Nare and Gili Air Harbour. Learn how they camouflage themselves, hunt with suction, move like tiny helicopters and why the dads get pregnant.
Gili Islands Cuttlefish: Masters of Colour & Camouflage
Three hearts, blue-green blood and incredible camouflage — discover the fascinating cuttlefish and where to spot these masters of disguise around the Gili Islands.
Gili Islands Rays: Manta Rays, Mobulas & Stingrays
Discover the rays of the Gili Islands, from bluespotted ribbontail rays and stingrays to manta rays, mobulas and eagle rays. Learn where to see them, how they feed, and how to tell the different species apart.