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Singapore Diving

Started by GentDiver , Sep 07 2005 08:50 PM

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#1 GentDiver

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Posted 07 September 2005 - 08:50 PM

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It looks like I will be going to Singapore for work at the end of the month (I cannot wait for the chilli and pepper crabs). I have been there in the past but that was before I became a diver. I wondered if anyone had been there and done any diving. If you have, any suggestions? Is it worth taking my diving stuff?

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Posted 07 September 2005 - 10:14 PM

I have a Malaysian diver friend who lives in Singapore. Her diving is usually on trips to Malaysia and other countries within the region. I believe she mentioned some time ago that there wasn't much diving off Singapore itself, but my memory may be wrong.
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Posted 08 September 2005 - 02:25 PM

There's plenty of fab diving in the neighbouring countries, eg. Malaysia (Layang-Layang, Sipadan, Mabul in East Malaysia and Redang, Aur, Perhentian in West Malaysia), Thailand (Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Tao), Indonesia (Manado, Bali, Lombok).

Check out these Singapore dive shops for trips to the above & more:
http://www.friendlywaters.com.sg/
http://www.livingseas.com.sg/
http://www.seahounds.com/home/home.htm
http://www.scubaconnection.com.sg/
http://www.waikikidive.com/
http://www.divewerkz.com/

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Posted 09 September 2005 - 11:53 AM

Thanks all for the info. In my searching I didn't find anything in Singapore itself just, you pretty much had to go to a neighboring country. Looks like I will have to wait for Fiji, Fiji, Fiji.

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Posted 09 September 2005 - 12:03 PM

Thanks all for the info. In my searching I didn't find anything in Singapore itself just, you pretty much had to go to a neighboring country. Looks like I will have to wait for Fiji, Fiji, Fiji.

Scott

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My wife is in Singapore right now but I didn't get to go with this time.Diving in singapore itself is no good at all, did it once, with the reclamation projects and runoff, it killed any reef that was there. Besides it is cheeper to go stay in Malaysia or you can catch a cheap 1 1/2 hour flight to thailand if your so inclined, Indonesia also isn't far and has some good diving as well. If you like more info, just let me know Oh PS Black pepper crab is better I think! :-) and my favorite! Bah ku teh!!!! Yummie!!!!!!

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Posted 09 September 2005 - 12:33 PM

Ooohhh I forgot about Bah ku teh. That's great stuff as well!!! The Black Pepper Crabs are great as well. I plan on enjoying both while I'm there!!!

Thanks for the info!

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Posted 09 September 2005 - 05:23 PM

Thanks for the info!

Scott

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No problem, If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. My wife is a Singaporean Citizen and I am a resident and have spent a fair ammout of time there myself (Although not nearly as much as I would like). By the way, if your travelling that far, YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DIVE! :teeth:

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Posted 09 September 2005 - 06:34 PM

Depending on how long you have you could hop down to Phuket or Malaysia. If you decide to go to Thailand, let me know and I'll PM you all the info I got while I was there. It was DEFINITELY worthwhile.

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Posted 06 October 2005 - 10:21 AM

How long will you be in Singapore, I am headed there for Chinese new year and I am trying to arange a small trip to dive in Malaysia. The problem I am having so far is that the one of my friends who dives and lives in Singapore has a baby boy now and can only get away for a day trip. I was hoping to try and get a few days of diving in if I could.

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Posted 09 October 2005 - 03:05 PM

Try Tioman Island. You can drive there from Singapore; maybe about an hour. Just drive to Mersing, catch the ferry across to the island. It's MYR70 for the ferry return; about USD17.

You can even cross the causeway to Johor Bahru and take a taxi. I did that a couple of years ago and it only cost me about MYR100. Check first, my memory's a bit shakey on that point.

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Posted 11 October 2005 - 02:41 PM

Thanks for the info! I was hoping to get a weekend trip in but I may have to settle for a day trip! Thanks again for your help!



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Posted 11 October 2005 - 04:09 PM

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I was only there for a week. Unfortunately I didn't have time to do any diving. Maybe next time.

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Posted 11 October 2005 - 05:11 PM

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I was only there for a week. Unfortunately I didn't have time to do any diving. Maybe next time.

Scott

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Only there a week! I am suprised you even had time to open your suitcase! :evilgrin:

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Posted 11 October 2005 - 05:55 PM

Sorry I didn't respond earlier.  I was only there for a week.  Unfortunately I didn't have time to do any diving.  Maybe next time.

Scott

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Only there a week! I am suprised you even had time to open your suitcase! :-D

I hear ya... but unfortunately work keeps getting in the way of doing fun stuff.... :evilgrin:

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Posted 11 October 2005 - 09:30 PM

Well I can understand that, I am hoping to make the most of my next trip there! I miss the visit and spending time there!

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