Explore Singapore

Nestled at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, Singapore offers a unique diving experience that surprises many. Despite its reputation as a bustling city-state, Singapore's waters are a haven for diverse marine life and vibrant ecosystems. Divers can explore coral reefs teeming with colorful fish and discover intriguing underwater landscapes that include both natural and artificial reefs. Thanks to ongoing conservation efforts, the marine environment is thriving, offering a chance to see sea turtles, reef sharks, and a variety of nudibranchs. One of the highlights of diving in Singapore is the accessibility of its dive sites. Whether you're embarking on a shore dive from the island's beaches or a boat dive to more remote locations, each journey offers its own charm. The Southern Islands are particularly popular for their rich biodiversity and fascinating wrecks that attract divers of all levels. Liveaboard experiences provide an extended adventure, allowing divers to explore neighboring waters and take in the full scope of the region's underwater beauty. Seasonal conditions enhance the diving allure in Singapore, with the best visibility found between March and October. The tropical climate ensures warm waters year-round, making it comfortable for divers. The blend of urban sophistication and natural splendor makes Singapore a distinct dive destination, where each dive unveils new underwater wonders, just a stone's throw from the cityscape.

Power Plug Type

C, G, M

Payment Method

VISA, MC, AMEX, DIS, JCB, Cir, Plus

Tipping

0% / Everybody / Tipping is not required in Singapore; restaurants often add a 10% service charge, eliminating the need to tip.

Currency

SGD

Dial Code

+65

Electricity

230 V / 50 Hz

Time

UTC+8 (SGT)

Places to explore

Courses and Events

Enriched Air Nitrox (40%)

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

14 February +66 More

EUR 85.61

SGD 129.00

Divemaster

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

14 February +66 More

EUR 2,057.20

SGD 3,100.00

Open Water Instructor

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

15 February +65 More

EUR 796.34

SGD 1,200.00

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

06 April +13 More

EUR 2,322.65

SGD 3,500.00

Dive Centers

Cuddlefish Divers

39A Jalan Pemimpin, 577183 Singapore, SGP

Swim2u Swim School

1 Irving Place #3, The Commerze@Irving, 369546 Singapore, SGP

7Scuba

22 Boon Lay Wy, #01-60 Tradehub 21, 609968 Singapore, SGP

DiveLab, XR Diving, Instructor ITC, Regulator Servicing

1093 Lower Delta Road #03-07, 169204 Singapore, SGP

Swimwerks

3 Gambas Crescent, Nordcom 1, #07-11, 757088 Singapore, SGP

Scuba Voyagers

809 French Road #07-150, Kitchener Complex, 200809 Singapore, SGP

re:DIVE Singapore

809 French Road #04-170 KITCHENER COMPLEX, 200809 Singapore, SGP

Swim Movement, SM

152 Ubi Ave 4 level 5, 408826 Singapore, SGP

Gill Divers

37 Hong Kong Street, 059676 Singapore, SGP

Scuba Quest

43 Telok Blangah Rise, 090043 Singapore, SGP

Hammerhead Dive Pte Ltd

No1, Youngberg Terrace, #06-01 Avon Park, 357741 Singapore, SGP

S.E.A

52 W Coast Ferry Rd, 126887 Singapore, SGP

Penguin Swim School

160 Robinson Road #14-04, Singapore, 068914 Singapore, SGP

Dive Sites

Robert T. (#145679)

Pulau Hantu West (★3.5)

45 mins away from West Coast or Marina at Keppel Bay - this flat sandy bottom dive site is a popular one for divers of all levels. Nestled just around the corner from Hantu North Jetty.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Pulau Hantu North Jetty (★3.5)

Approx 45 mins away from West Coast or Marina at Keppel Bay by boat - Pulau Hantu is surrounded by fringing reefs with a common reef flat in between. Diving from the Jetty itself or the island reef next to Jetty. Vis is generally 3-5 m all year round with temperature from 28 to 31 Degrees C.

Mares

Pulau Salu West (★3.5)

Pulau Salu is tiny island south of Singapore that is within the RSAF Live firing Template - Hence special clearance required to dive here. Do not enter into the Live firing area without written clearanceReef gradually sloping to 17 m

Aqualung

Raffles Light House West (★4.1)

Raffles Light House is located on Pulau Satumu. It is the southernmost island of Singapore. This Island is within the RSAF Live Firing template, hence special permit is required to enter. Do not enter without written approval. The reef round the island sloping to beyond 20 m

Mares

Pempang Tengah South (★4.3)

Terembu Pempang Tengah is the middle patch of the three submerged reef just west of Pulau Hantu. Diving on the Southern part of the reef is best when current flow is minimum. Reef stretches down to sandy bottom at 12-15 m. Visibility 3 - 5 m; Temperature 29 - 31 degrees Celcius

Top Wildlife Sightings in Singapore

Singapore's waters boast a vibrant marine ecosystem, featuring an array of typical reef fish like damselfish, parrotfish, and butterflyfish. These species are commonly seen around the Southern Islands and are known for their colorful appearances and frequent presence in coral garden areas, providing divers with captivating underwater experiences.

Seasonal highlights include sightings of larger marine creatures such as blacktip reef sharks, green turtles, and eagle rays. These animals are more likely to be encountered during the northeast monsoon season, from November to March, when nutrient-rich waters invite them closer to shore. Divers in areas like Pulau Hantu and Sisters' Islands have a higher chance of encountering these notable species, making the dive sites particularly appealing during these months.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content