Gili Trawangan is the largest of three small islands just off the north-west corner of Lombok – the island just east of Bali in Indonesia. All are part of the famed “Coral Triangle” and one of the world’s richest locations for scuba diving. There are no motorized vehicles on the Gili Islands and the main means of transportation are bicycles and cidomos (small horse-drawn carriages).
Blue Marlin Dive Centre on Gili Trawangan is the longest-established dive centre on the island – founded in the 1990’s by owner and avid diver, Simon Liddiard – a PADI Course Director and renowned technical diver. This year Simon and their staff celebrate 25 years in the diving industry.
Blue Marlin Dive on Gili Trawangan has developed over the years from a PADI Dive Centre to become an award winning PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Resort with a reputation for pioneering diving in the Gili Islands. In 2011 Blue Marlin also became a PADI TecRec technical diving facility and in April 2014, were awarded PADI Green Star status for their commitment to protecting and conserving the environment.
In addition to their flagship operation on Gili Trawangan – Blue Marlin Dive also have PADI 5 Star Dive Shops on Gili Meno, Senggigi – Lombok and Blue Marlin Komodo at Labuan Bajo, Flores. The company now operates 12 boats and employs 175 local people, operating not only dive centres but also restaurants and accommodation on the Gilis.
At the Asia Dive Expo 2015 (ADEX) held in Singapore from 10 – 12 April, Simon and the staff of Blue Marlin Dive were awarded for ‘25 Years of Outstanding Scuba Diver Training’, presented by Danny Dwyer (Vice President, Marketing, Sales, Field Services & Business Development, PADI Asia Pacific)
Every Blue Marlin Dive outlet is committed to a high standard of service and excellence in diving. Their dedication and commitment to quality scuba diver training is second to none.
They are proud of their name and reputation for quality, professionalism and value which has created the demand and allowed them to produce so many proficient divers.
Taking pride in adhering to international safety diving standards and small group sizes, Blue Marlin is also a founding member of the Gili Island Dive Association (GIDA).This non-profit organization was set up to promote environmentally aware business attitudes, a co-operative operational structure and a high standard of safety around Gili Trawangan.
The highly qualified and professional team at Blue Marlin provide all levels of PADI diver training from introductory dives to PADI Instructor Development courses and beyond. Diver courses are available in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, German and Bahasa Indonesia. Blue Marlin are also a world class, award winning technical diving centre.
Their fully stocked retail shop offers a large range of major brand dive equipment at very competitive prices. In Blue Marlin’s signature restaurant and bar you can enjoy fantastic food and refreshing drinks.
Please join PADI Asia Pacific in congratulating the team at Blue Marlin Dive on celebrating 25 Years of Outstanding Scuba Diver Training!
Pictured in the Blue Marlin Dive booth at ADEX 2015, Director Simon Liddiard and the Blue Marlin staff team receive the PADI award for ‘25 Years of Outstanding Scuba Diver Training’.
From left – Back row: Jeff Anastas, Richard Kirby, Michael Ryan and Paul Tanner, PADI Regional Manager.
Front row: Jesse Krief, Anna Kloth, Simon Liddiard – Director of Blue Marlin Dive, Danny Dwyer – Vice President, Marketing Sales, Field Service & Business Development – PADI Asia Pacific and far right, Edwin Kuipers.
