Wreck Sites At Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia
Wreck Diving in Kuching Sarawak
Wreck diving in Kuching is a wonderland as there are wrecks like a submarine, cargo ships and battleships from
World War 2 due to Kuching being the main target of the Japanese invasion just after Pearl Harbour.
A diver at one of the wrecks outside of Kuching...
In total, there are six main wrecks to explore here with the submarine being a special trip.
Introduction
Wreck Diving in Kuching Sarawak
Wreck diving in Kuching is a wonderland as there are wrecks like a submarine, cargo ships and battleships from
World War 2 due to Kuching being the main target of the Japanese invasion just after Pearl Harbour.
A diver at one of the wrecks outside of Kuching...
In total, there are six main wrecks to explore here with the submarine being a special trip.
Dive Trip Schedule Itinerary :
08:00 hrs.
Pick-up from hotels
09:30 hrs.
Arrive Jetty, take the speed boat to Dive Site, Estimate 45 - 60 minutes.
10:30 hrs.
Arrive at the scheduled dive site to prepare for Scuba diving.
12:00 hrs.
Lunch on the platform.
13:00 hrs.
Continue relaxing on beach nearby.
14:30 hrs.
Tour ends; send back to hotels.
Dive Site Information :
Water Temp: 28-30 degrees Celsius
Visibility: 1-8 metres
Air Temp; 28-30 degrees Celsius
Level: Advanced with at least 20 logged dives
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
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 info :
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Equipment needed for the excursion:
Sun cream, hat, flip flop or sandals, swimming suit, beach wear, towel, camera
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.
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.
Dive Site Information
Below is a breakdown of what you can expect;
Katori Maru Wreck – WWII Wreck
• Katori Maru is broken into separate parts and spread over a wide area with only the bow section standing as the tallest bit
• Depth – Bottom 22m
• Diver Rating – Advanced Open Water
• Interest – Historical wreck, barracuda, yellowtail snapper, teira batfish, black coral, sun coral, nudibranch and grouper
• Hazard – Strong current and low visibility
• Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 50-75 mins
Hiyoshi Maru Wreck – (Japanese WW2 Wreck)
• The whole structure of this wreck is still intact. Under good visibility condition, it can be seen from the surface. There is good marine life living in this 130m length by 30m wide wreck
• Depth – 21m bottom – 16m deck
• Diver Rating – Advanced Open Water
• Interest – Historical wreck. Whole structure still intact. Teira batfish, yellowtail snapper, fusilier, lobster, turtle, barracuda, rabbit fish and stingray
• Hazard – Strong current and low visibility
• Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 60-75 mins.
Sagiri Wreck – (Japanese WW2 Destroyer)
• One of the newer wrecks with most of the destroyer still intact. On the deck, the guns and ammunition can still be seen though corals have covered most of the parts. A giant grouper is occasionally spotted in the haul section
• Depth -26m
• Diver Rating – Advanced Open Water
• Interest – Historical wreck, canon, guns and ammunition
• Hazard – Strong current and low visibility
• Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 90 mins
Dutch Submarine Wreck Kuching
A file photo of the Dutch Submarine HNLMS K XVI which sank
Submarine Wreck Kuching (Dutch Submarine HNLMS K XVI)
• On 24 December 1941, A Dutch Submarine, K XVI torpedoed and sank the Japanese destroyer Sagiri; the first Allied submarine to sink a Japanese warship. A day later, the Dutch submarine was torpedoed by the Japanese submarine I-66 off Sarawak, Borneo, with all aboard killed.
The wreck of K XVI was rediscovered in October 2011 by a group of recreational divers.
• Depth - Unknown
• Diver Rating - Advanced Open Water
• Interest - Historical and Unique
China Wreck – Artificial wreck
• Maximum Depth: 25m
• Diver Rating: Advanced Open Water
• Interest: Artificial wreck, grouper and snapper
• Hazard: Strong current and low visibility
• Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 90 mins
Wreck Diving in Sarawak
Divers checking out one of the wrecks in Kuching
Barge Wreck – Commercial ship
• Maximum Depth: 30m
• Diver Rating: Advanced Open Water
• Interest: Grouper and snapper
• Hazard: Strong current and low visibility
• Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 90 mins
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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 Air, Land and Sea
• From Singapore, take bus into JB/ KL and then go to Senai airport, take short flight to Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia
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 Kuching Malaysia, 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.
