The first deep water trench directly to the east of the Asian continental shelf, Lombok Straits features the greatest volume flow of tidal water on Earth – the Indonesian Throughflow (Arus Lintas Indonesia).
Naturally, the strong currents not only cause rollercoaster rides that characterize some of Bali’s dive sites, but also clean the water and bring regular visits from mola molas, reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles and manta rays. Further down south from the usual dive sites around Gili Islands, is Blongas Bay, where schooling hammerheads are often sighted.
Decemeber – March is when the North-East monsoon occurs and there are few divers around. Although it is still possible to dive and see macro life, visibility tends to be reduced.
Additional Information
Great for:Advanced, Photography, Drift Diving
Highlights:Mola mola (Sunfish), hairy frogfish, pygmy seahorse
Depth:5 – >40m
Visibility:10 – >40m
Currents:Can be strong
Surface conditions:Calm
Water temperature:19 – 26°C
Number of dive sites:20
Experience level:
Beginner – Advanced
Recommended Length of stay:7-14days
(Lombok’s dive sites)
Gili Renggit, Timur
Gili Renggit, Barat
Whip Point, Gili Renggit
Secret Garden, Gili Layar
Will’s Beach
Medang Barat
Sunken Island
Gili Kura Kura, Barat
Nudie Slope, Gili Poh Barat
Gili Poh, Timur
Batu Gendang
Gili Gelong
Gili Air
Gili Trawangan
Gili Meno
Senggigi
Gili Nanggu
Gili Lawang
Gili Sulat
Gili Petangan
Blongas Bay
Requirements:
Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
Cash in local currency (Indonesian Rupiah; IDR)
Personal Medication
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)
Getting there:
By Air and Land
Catch a flight from Singapore to Selaparang Mataram Airport, Lombok (Indonesia). (approximately 2.5 hours)
Coach/mini bus transfer from Selaparang Mataram Airport to resort (approximately 1.5 hours)
Includes:
2 way land transfer between Selaparang Airport and Cocotinos Sekotong Resort
Full board accommodation at Cocotinos Sekotong Resort
Up to 6 guided boat dives
Air tanks and weights provided
Excludes:
Air fare between Singapore and Lombok
Miscellaneous:
Currency accepted:
USD, EUR, SGD, GBP, IDR, JPY
Credit cards accepted:
American Express, Visa and Mastercard
Electricity Supply:
220-240V 50Hz, 2 pin round plug
Time difference:
None
Immigration:
Countries with a 30-day visa-free entry
Countries which require a 25USD 30-day visa on arrival
All other countries are required to apply for a visa at an Indonesian Embassy prior departing for Indonesia
Add-ons:
1N extension available from SGD 250 onwards.
1 guided night boat dive at SGD 60.
Cocotinos Sekotong
Rooms:
All rooms are air-conditioned, and equipped with ensuite bathrooms with hairdryer, toiletries and a separate shower and wc, safe-deposit boxes, ceiling fans, telephones, cable television and complimentary bottled water.
Meals:
Breakfast is served buffet-style, while lunch and dinner is served a la carte. Choose from a selection of International cuisine mixed with local Lombok dishes.
Complimentary afternoon tea is available daily, for in-house guests only.
Amenities:
Laleina Spa
Swimming Pool
Ela-Ela Restaurant and Bar
Room service
Retail Boutique
Wifi access (available at Ela-Ela Restaurant and Bar)
Library of books and magazines
Digital Room
Surfing
Wind / Kite Surfing
Mountain climbing (Mt Rinjani)
Biking Tours
Golf (at Kosaido Country Club or Rinjani Country Club)
Land Tours
Diving:
Dive sites are approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours away, depending on location.
There will be 3 guided boat dives on the second and third day.
