3D2N : Diving at Redang
Pulau Redang is the biggest of all the islands in the Marine Park, measuring about 7 km long and 6 km wide.
Introduction
Redang Archipelago is located 45 km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, is the largest of the group of islands dotting the South China Sea off the Terengganu coast.
The island offers crystal clear waters and numerous dive sites for the enthusiast.
Sheltered within the Pulau Redang Marine Park, the waters here abound with marine life. Redang Archipelago exists of 9 islands.
The Pulau Redang archipelago comprises Pulau Redang, Pulau Lima, Pulau Paku Besar, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Kecil, Pulau Kerengga Besar, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Ling and Pulau Pinang. Around the Islands the sea is full of marvellous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs that ensure great snorkelling and scuba-diving.
Location:
Kampung Pasir Putih (The Village of White Sand), Dayang Island
Rooms:
Standard package is based on quad-sharing. Twin-sharing, single occupancy and dormitories (holding 12 persons each) are also available upon request (extra fees are applicable).All rooms are either air-conditioned or equipped with wall/ceiling fans.
Meals:
All meals are included in the dive package. Meals are served buffet-style. Choose from a mix of western and local cuisine, and BBQ seafood for dinner.
Do allow one week time for processing, booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Dive Site Information
Best Time To Dive :
March – November. Traditionally, the dive season for Dayang starts in late February and ends in early November.
At the end / start of the dive season, when the currents are very rough, sightings of whale sharks and manta rays at Dayang become relatively frequent. Between November to February, when the North-East monsoon makes for unsafe and challenging diving in Malaysia, good alternatives are either Phuket, in Thailand, or Bintan, in Indonesia.
Divesites There :
• Batu Chipor
• Just north of Pulau Ling is a small rocky outcrop that is covered in seafans, gorgonians, whips and sponges. All tropical marine life can be found here (even if there are less fishes that in northern dive sites) . It is barely exposed at low tides and currents can be strong here.
Big Seamount
• Pulau Ekor Tebu
There is an exquisite array of hard corals at this site, all jostling for that optimum light capturing position on the reef. There are blue corals, soft leather corals and some large clams to be found here. The northeast tip of the island comprises mainly of large boulders dropping down to 24 meters…
• Pulau Lima
A research study in 1976 found Pulau Lima and its associated sea mounts as perhaps the most valuable entity within the Redang marine park as the reefs around this islet represented all environments found elsewhere in Redang, thereby providing a miniaturized view of the entire park's marine…
• Pulau Ling
This small island is best known for two massive coral heads which are said to be the largest off the Malay Peninsular. The larger of the mammouth Porites measures around 25 meters across at its base circumference. They are both over a hundred years old and the small caves around the bottom attract…
• Pulau Paku Besar South
A stone's throw away are the islands of Pulau Paku Besar and Pulau Paku Kecil which are popular snorkelling haunts but also have enough to keep divers happy.
• Turtle Bay and others
What's Included
Onboard shower and toilet
Tanks, weights and weight belt
Water, tea and coffee
Light snack after the first dive
Soft dive gear (full foot fins, wetsuit and mask) – requested sizes subject to availability.
What's Excluded
• Equipment rental
• Marine park fee
• 4 x AA sized batteries (if required for night dive)
• Airfare (if any)
• Taxes and fuel surcharges,
• Personal expenses (includes drinks, bills and tips),
• Travel insurance (proof of insurance required),
• Visa application and fees (if applicable),
• Gratitude for the Boat Crew / Guide
Dive Trip Requirements
• Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
• Cash in Singapore or local currency (Malaysian Ringgit; RM)
• Personal Medication
• Travel Insurance (recommended)
• Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
• Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)
Equipment needed for the excursion:
Sun cream, hat, flip flop or sandals, swimming suit, beach wear, towel, camera
How to Get There
• By Land and Sea (6 Hours)
• Coach/Minibus and Ferry from Singapore and Mersing respectively.
Payment Terms
SGD 100 deposit required upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Payment payable once upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and or with dive trip package/s.
Equipment Rental
Rates (SGD)/ Per Day :
Dive Torch : SGD 10
Dive Computer : SGD 15
Dive Computer - D4i : SGD 30
Camera : SGD 35
Disclaimer
Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.
Includes Boat transport, and for each pax meal - Breakfast, Lunch and transport back and forth to your hotel or resort or hostel accomodation.
If you will like to book for the accomodation for a stay for 1 Night or more for yourself and family members or for a tour group etc. , please indicate for your accomodation booking, for the number of days/nights
of stay here in Singapore, and we will arrange for you.
Subjective to availability.
An invoice will be sent to you via email on the separate payment charges for accomodation stay.
Applicable to local and foreign visitors :
• The arrangement of the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
• In the event that the venue of attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative venue if possible.
• May request for travel itinerary from us via email.
• During trade fairs or the peak season, accommodation stay may not be inclusive.
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip. Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Cancellation Policy
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Additional Information
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip.
Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Please check you have the required travel documents before booking your dive trip. Ensure that your passport has at least 6 months validity from your time of entry into Rendang.
