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2020
REDEFINING SCUBA DIVING IN SINGAPORE
The world experienced a pandemic in 2020, affecting both the health and economy of every possible nation. Singapore was not spared from this as well.
The only option we have for scuba divers looking for scuba diving trips locally to Pulau Hantu (Southern Islands) are our only options.
WHERE ARE WE TODAY
SINGAPORE OLDEST PADI 5 STAR IDC CENTRE


$ 150.00
FEES FOR 2 DIVES
This is a Sea Ray 45ft Sundancer private yacht. Facilities onboard includes toilet, changing area and freshwater. This boat is limited to only 6 divers, including of guides and instructors.
Sessions Available : Saturday and Sunday, Morning and Afternoon
Departure Point : Keppel Marina
Departure Time : 0730hrs and 1230hrs
Inclusion in fees : 2 tanks and weights.
Available From : December 2020

$ 175.00
FEES FOR 2 DIVES
This is a custom built 53ft catamaran. Facilities onboard includes toilet, changing area and freshwater. This boat is limited to only 12 divers, including of guides and instructors.
Sessions Available : Saturday and Sunday, Morning and Afternoon
Departure Point : One 15 Degree Marina
Departure Time : 0730hrs and 1230hrs
Inclusion in fees : 2 tanks and weights.
Available From : January 2021
$ 60.00
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
If you need to rent a BCD and Regulator, this is an additional service we are able to provide to you. The fees quoted are based on daily charges, regardless of whether you are doing 1 or 2 trips a day.
Backplate or real inflated BCDs for rent is available upon request.
$ 180.00
PRIVATE GUIDE
If you are not comfortable with diving alone in limited visibility, you can consider hiring an independent dive guide. Please note that the guides are not affiliated to Orpheus Dive.
The guide fees listed can be shared amongst divers, to a max of 3 divers.

LOCAL DIVING IN SINGAPORE
WHERE IS PULAU HANTU?
Pulau Hantu is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. Pulau Hantu is actually made up of two islets: Pulau Hantu Besar (Big Ghost Island) and Pulau Hantu Kechil (Little Ghost Island), with a total area of 12.6 hectares. At low tide, it is possible to wade across the shallow lagoon between the two islands, but not at high tide.
The boat ride from either West Coast Pier or Republic of Singapore Yacht Club will generally take about 30 minutes to reach the small island.
Due to the fact, that the surrounding water in Singapore is generally between the visibility of 3 metres to 5 metres, diving can be quite a challenge.
The visibility can be affected by weather, water movements and types of divers in water quickly, due to the fact the surrounding area of Pulau Hantu is mostly consisting of silt more than sand.
But despite the infamous visibility of Pulau Hantu, the macro life in Singapore is rather unique. As a matter of fact, the local diving community has set up a Facebook Group dedicated to documenting the unique findings of Singapore diving.
best time to dive
Diving in Singapore is all year round. On an average, visibility in Singapore Pulau Hantu is between 2 to 5 metres, mostly 2 metres. Tropical, hot and humid year round with daytime temperatures about 31°C/88°F. Northeast Monsoon brings frequent rain from December to March. Pulau Hantu is the most popular local dive site and it lies just off Singapore’s southwest corner. At low tide, visitors to Pulau Hantu can walk between two islands, Hantu Besar and Hantu Kecil. There are hard and soft corals and an abundance of macro life including many different strange and wonderful nudibranchs. Tidal currents are a factor here and alert divers who can manage to look up from the reef may spot sharks or turtles. Don’t expect to have the place to yourself on the weekends or holidays, but ease of access makes this a great local option.
For more information about marine life, please visit Facebook Group.
how do you dive around singapore
who do you sign up with?
Most dive shops will have access to local boat operators. Currently, there is a total of 8 boats operating at Pulau Hantu, each boat capable of carrying a max of 5 divers only. They generally operate between 2 to 3 sessions a day, morning sessions departing between 7am to 8am, afternoon sessions departing between 12pm to 2pm and evening sessions.
However, due to the restrictions and limitations of the boat capacity, the better boats are generally snapped up faster. The better boats operated by Dolphin Explorer are booked 2 months in advance and if they do not entertain last minute booking of any kind. If you are not fussy about the condition of the boat, the remaining boats can be considered and it is easier to book yourself on such boats.
A local diving trip generally consists of 2 dives, ranging from SGD$ 120 to SGD$ 180.00. No guides and equipment are not included in the package. Due to the price structure of the local boat operators and the limited capacity of the boats, engaging good local spotters or guides will cost SGD$ 180.00, and these fees can be split amongst the number of divers.
If you choose to engage a local guide, please note that they are not part of Orpheus Dive crew. They are outsourced to the divers who do frequent diving in local waters. At this moment of time, all our dive crew are focusing on 1 to 1 bespoke PADI Courses only.
PADI SCUBA DIVING COURSES IN SINGAPORE
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
Summary of Course
Online Theory, Pool, and 4 required dives in local water, conducted over a weekend.
Instructor to Student Ratio
1 : 3
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PADI OPEN WATER DIVER - KIDS
Summary of Course
Online Theory, Pool, and 4 required dives in local water, conducted over a weekend.
Instructor to Student Ratio
1 : 1
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PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE
Summary of Course
Online Theory, Pool, and 4 required dives in local water, conducted over a weekend.
Instructor to Student Ratio
1 : 2
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HOW BAD CAN THE VISIBILITY GET?
We have experienced bad visibility that is almost pitch dark. And even with an underwater penetration light, the visibility was no more than half a meter.
DO YOU NEED TO BE REALLY EXPERIENCED TO DIVE IN LOCAL WATERS
Good buoyancy is crucial and some experience in diving within limited visibility is a good thing to have.
CAN I RENT EQUIPMENT INSTEAD OF USING MY OWN
Of course, you can. You can view our rental rates on our website for our daily rates.
WHY ARE THE RATES FOR INDEPENDENT GUIDES SO EXPENSIVE
The boat operator charges per diver at this moment of time. The fees are to cover the additional dive guide and also his fees.
HOW GOOD CAN THE VISIBILITY BE THEN?
Well, in all fair honesty, we have seen 5 to 8 metres in local diving before as well. The visibility really has a lot to do with the tide and moon calendar.
WHAT IS THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN LOCAL DIVING?
It is generally warm, between the temperature of 28°C to 30°C. But donning a full suit is a good idea nevertheless.
ARE THE GUIDES CERTIFIED DIVEMASTERS?
Not all of them are. And again, we have to stress that we are not associated with any local guides. This is just an additional service we are rendering.
CAN I DIVE ALONE OR WITH A BUDDY?
Yes, you can dive alone as long as you are trained with the right certification. Else, you will need to sign up in a pair or we can buddy you up if there is another diver.