South Sea Nomads is a grassroots Live Aboard based in South East Asia. Think of us as the "backpacker hostel" of the diving boat industry. Our aim is to provide an island safari that would appeal to anyone with a love of the sea and a sense of adventure, while within the budget of a international traveller.

Exploration trip to the Sumbawa Straights

Exploration trip to the Sumbawa Straights

Join us on the 3rd of June as we head to the other side of Lombok in search of unspoilt beaches, reefs & wrecks, returning to Gili Trawangan on the 9th June.
Gili Hostel

Gili Hostel

Now open, Gili Hostel is Gili Trawangans first hostel which occupies a prime location on the main street only a few meters from the sparkling blue sea and lively beach area, which by day is littered with bronzed bikini clad travelers. Relax with a movie in our open air cinema...
Moyo & Satonda

Moyo & Satonda

The beautiful islands of Moyo and Satonda lie off the north coast of Sumbawa. We spend 5 nights there exploring waterfalls, a volcanic lake, snorkelling or diving stunning reefs, walls and a wreck. Witness a bat colony take its nightly flight and sleep out on deck or on an empty...
Sunset Party Boat

Sunset Party Boat

On board a Sunset Party Boat. We run the Gili islands only Party Boat. 2-3 times per week we set off from Gili Trawangan and spend the afternoon cruising the azure waters surrounding the 3 Gilis, stopping on Gili Air for a swim and snorkel before watching the sun set...
Our boat Pebbles

Our boat Pebbles

Pebbles, our boat.
Latest entries
An amazing 10 days!

An amazing 10 days!

A massive thank you to Steve, Anders, Cracker, Lynn, Jordi, Simo, Natasha and Karoline who came on the exploration trip to Moyo and Teluk Saleh! What a 10 days, lakes, giant fruit bats, caves, deserted beaches, fresh water springs, amazing wall dives, beach BBQs, a WW2 wreck,  GIANT nudies, untouched islands and hundreds upon hundreds...

Nyepi on Gili Trawangan

Its nearly that time of year again when Bali quite literally closes down for a day of silence and Gili Trawangan fills up with people wanting a party. We will be running a few Party Boats over Nyepi so come down to Manta Dive or Gili Hostel to book in!
Happy New Year

Happy New Year

2013 has started and we can now be found at 2 different locations on Gili Trawangan. You can still find us at Manta Dive during the day but we now also have a base at Gili Hostel (another 100m north of Manta Dive). A few more changes will be occurring in the upcoming months…so watch...

Back in the water!

Pebbles is back in the water after a few repairs and re-paint and Party Boats will be starting again Dec 2nd!

Back to Normal

Ramadan is over for another year and Gili T is back to normal. Party boats are back to running Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, come join us as we dance, swim and drink our way around the 3 Gilis
Party late over Ramadan

Party late over Ramadan

Its an early finish on Gili T over Ramadan… that is if you want to party on shore. If you want to party late then book in for a party boat and join us in the afternoon as we drink, swim and dance our way around the 3 Gili islands and into the night.  ...
Now @ Manta Dive

Now @ Manta Dive

We have recently moved location and you can now find us at Manta Dive just north of the pier.  
Kangean Trip

Kangean Trip

What a fantastic week! Big thank you to everyone who came. Hope to see you all onboard again soon!

RIP BamBam

Poor little BamBam was lost in the Java Sea on our way back from Kangean. We will miss you little one!
10% Discount

10% Discount

We are offering a 10% discount to everyone with the promo code Rockets and Lighting throughout the month of June.  
Kangean Exploration Trip

Kangean Exploration Trip

We are looking at leaving Gili Trawangan on the 27th April for the 7-10 night exploration trip to Kangean. Dates will be confirmed nearer the time, weather dependent.
Kangean wreck finding trip

Kangean wreck finding trip

There are only 2 places left on the 2 week Kangean wreck finding trip that will be heading north from Gili Trawangan sometime in late March weather permitting.  Spaces are available to all experienced divers who love wreck diving.