Scuba Diving in Perhentian Islands
If you wish to have PADI certifications, Perhentian is a good place for you to consider. There are many diving schools on the island that are significantly cheaper in price compared to anywhere else around the world.
Introduction
Perhentian is a true paradise for divers.
Its crystal clear waters combined with the penetrating sunlight sometimes allow visibility to exceed 25 meters. World-renowned diving, featuring more than 3000 species of marine creatures and some of the best can be found around Perhentian Islands.
Best Time To Dive :
March – November. Traditionally, the dive season 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 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.
Scuba diving in Perhentian Islands are guaranteed a fabulous experience for divers. Many of them keep on coming again and again to Perhentian Islands to explore the underwater world. On each trip, they enjoy different excitement and experience.
Dive Site Information
One of the top locations in Perhentian Islands is Tokong Laut. This spot also known as the Pinnacle. The rocks are protruding from the seabed and surrounded by magnificent beautiful corals.
They are a lot of species of reef fish and unique marine life that can be found in here. There are also three (3) popular wrecks to dive in Perhentian:
• The Sugar Wreck (70m long or more) – the sunken freighter in year 2000, is one of the favorite places for divers in Perhentian Islands which is considered as an easy dive.
• Police Wreck – 3 boats at the depth of 18m
• The Secret Wreck – the old freighter, below 38m depth is suitable for experienced and qualified divers.
What can you expect to see
If you are looking for a memorable diving holiday, Perhentian Islands are bound to have special for you. The abundance marine life which you can expect to see turtles, reef sharks, barracuda, trevallies, bumphead parrotfish, grouper, mackerel, stingrays, lionfish, angelfish, butterfly fish and many more.
The weather
The weather in Perhentian Islands is tropical with air temperature range 24 – 34 degree Celsius and water temperatures from 25 – 30 degree Celsius throughout the whole year.
The visibility depending on the location and time of the year ranges from 10 – 45 meters. During monsoon season from November to January, is wet season and diving activities are not available.
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
Dive computer (SGD5.00)
BCD (SGD5.00)
Regulator (SGD5.00)
Dive Insurance
All rental gear funds will be collected on the day of diving. Please bring cash.
Dive Trip Requirements
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
• 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)
Non-Diver Package :
Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Example - snorkel and fins.
For:-
A) NON-DIVER Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
B) NOT A CERTIFIED DIVER YET or Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
C) DIVER WHO DO NOT WISH TO DIVE DURING BOOKING but later wish to dive may do so and will be charged at the resort based on Per Dive Rate.
How to Get There
Via flight to Malaysia then go to ferry terminal and take ferry to Perhentian island.
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 Malaysia.
