What to Do on Gili Air
Becoming a dive instructor is an exciting step in your diving career, and the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) at Oceans 5 Gili Air is designed to be an intensive and rewarding experience. During the course, candidates spend their days learning how to become confident, professional, and environmentally responsible instructors. A typical ITC day at Oceans 5 Gili Air runs from 08:30 in the morning until around 17:00 in the afternoon, filled with workshops, water sessions, academic presentations, and discussions about teaching techniques.
But what happens after the training day is finished?
Fortunately, Gili Air is the perfect island to relax, recharge, and enjoy island life after a productive day of training. While the SSI ITC focuses on developing your professional skills, the island itself offers plenty of opportunities to unwind, socialize, and experience the beauty of Indonesia.
Here are some of the best things you can do on Gili Air after your ITC day is over.
Enjoy One of the Best Sunsets in Indonesia
One of the absolute highlights of Gili Air is its spectacular sunsets.
After a full day of instructor training, many ITC candidates walk or cycle to the west side of the island, where the view opens up across the ocean toward Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, and the majestic silhouette of Mount Agung in Bali.
When the sun begins to set, the sky transforms into shades of orange, pink, and purple, creating one of the most beautiful sunset views in Indonesia.
Along the beach you will find small beach bars and restaurants where you can sit with a drink, enjoy some music, and simply relax. It is a perfect moment to reflect on the day’s training, discuss diving with fellow instructor candidates, or simply enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere.
For many ITC candidates, sunset becomes a daily ritual during the course.
Join an Evening Yoga Session
If you enjoy wellness activities, Gili Air is also well known for its yoga community.
Several yoga studios on the island offer late afternoon and early evening yoga sessions, which fit perfectly after a day of training. These classes are popular with travelers, digital nomads, and divers who want to relax their muscles after being active in the water.
Practicing yoga after a long training day can help with:
- Stretching tired muscles
- Improving breathing techniques
- Increasing flexibility for diving
- Reducing stress and improving focus
Many ITC candidates find that yoga sessions help them stay mentally focused and physically relaxed during the course.
Explore the Amazing Food Scene
Another fantastic aspect of life on Gili Air is the wide variety of food available on the island.
After finishing your training day, you will have plenty of options when it comes to dinner. The island offers everything from simple local Indonesian warungs to international restaurants serving western cuisine.
You can find:
- Fresh seafood BBQ on the beach
- Authentic Indonesian dishes such as nasi goreng or satay
- Italian pizza and pasta
- Healthy smoothie bowls and salads
- International fusion cuisine
Many ITC candidates enjoy exploring different restaurants during the course. Dinner often becomes a social moment where everyone shares stories from the day’s training and enjoys island life together.
Stay Fit at the Gym
For candidates who like to stay active, there is also a great option right at the training location.
The premises of Oceans 5 Gili Air include a modern gym, allowing ITC candidates to continue their fitness routines during the course. Strength training, cardio workouts, and general fitness sessions are all possible.
Maintaining physical fitness is very important for dive professionals. As an instructor, you will often carry equipment, assist students, and spend long days in the water.
Many fitness enthusiasts love the opportunity to combine dive training with gym workouts, making their time on Gili Air both productive and healthy.
Relax With Friends at the Dive Center
Sometimes the best way to end a day is simply to sit down with your fellow instructor candidates and relax.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, many evenings finish with candidates gathering in front of the dive shop. Sharing a drink together, talking about diving experiences, or discussing teaching techniques from the day creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
These moments are often where strong friendships are formed. Many instructor candidates arrive as strangers but leave the island with friends and professional colleagues from all over the world.
The social aspect of the course is an important part of the overall experience.
The Perfect Balance Between Training and Island Life
The SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air is designed to prepare candidates for real-life teaching situations. During the day you will work hard, learning how to teach diving professionally and responsibly.
But the beauty of doing the course on Gili Air is that the island provides the perfect balance between training and relaxation.
Within just a few minutes you can:
- Watch an unforgettable sunset
- Join a yoga class
- Enjoy amazing food
- Train in a modern gym
- Relax with friends by the beach
This combination of professional training and tropical island lifestyle makes Gili Air one of the most enjoyable places in the world to start your career as a dive instructor.
And by the time your ITC is finished, you will not only leave the island as a confident SSI Instructor, but also with unforgettable memories of life on Gili Air.