Dive At Raffles Light House Singapore
Due to safety and security issues this area is now temporary off limits to the public.
Introduction
Raffles Lighthouse is located on Pulau Satumu, 23 km southwest of Singapore, at the western entrance of Singapore Straits.
Designed by John Bennett, the lighthouse was named after and dedicated to the memory of the founder of Singapore, Thomas Stanford Raffles.
The foundation stone was laid in 1854 by William J. Butterworth, then governor of the Straits Settlement. The lighthouse began daily operations from November 1855. The area was an amazing dive site when it was open to the public with a large variety of corals and sponges as well as vast amounts of marine life including Grouper, Nurse Sharks, Reef Sharks and more.
Type of Diving: Reef
Experience: Novice
Max Depth: 25m
Avg Visibility: 10 m
Currents: None
Do allow one week time for processing, booking of dive trip.
Dive Site Information
This area attracts experienced divers because it has better marine life than anywhere else off Singapore. At about a distance of 50 to 60 metres away from the reef, a cluster of wooden boats can be found. These boats are mostly without any hidden areas and so penetration into the wrecks is usually not needed. From the bouy line where the boat will anchor, descend slowly down to around 70ft to 80ft of water where you can start seeing traces of the wooden wrecks.
After exploring the wrecks, you can proceed on to the shallower part of the dive site, where a very beautiful coral reef formation can be found. In this area, be prepared to see large families of clown fish, barracuda, angle fish and sometimes if you are lucky, you may find moray eels hidden in the rocky formations of the reef.
Usually, the visibility at Raffles Lighthouse is at a normal of 3 metres. However, during stormy and rainy weather, visibility can be so bad that you will not even be able to see your own fins.
Current here can also be quite strong, and this also depends mainly on the weather condition.
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 Flights to Singapore
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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
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 Singapore.
