🇸🇮Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Singapore

Singapore Strait

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Sunda Shelf

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Malacca Strait

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Eastern Lagoon, Lazarus Island

Eastern Lagoon at Lazarus Island is located south of Singapore and is accessible via a shore entry. The dive site features a sandy bottom that extends to a submerged concrete breaker at a depth of approximately 14 meters. Beyond this breaker, the conditions become silty. Divers can expect to see a few nudibranchs along the breaker, making it a notable spot for marine life observation. This site is also frequently chosen for clean-up dives due to the accumulation of debris from boating activities.

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Jong South

Jong South is located at Pulau Jong, a small rock island surrounded by a diverse reef ecosystem. The northwestern side features depths exceeding 45 meters, while the southern slope levels off between 15 and 18 meters. Divers should utilize the buoy line on the southern side to descend to the slope at depths of 15 to 17 meters. The site is rich in soft corals above 12 meters. Macro life is abundant, with species such as Phyllodesmium serratum, Hypselodoris bullocki, and various phyllidia present. Additionally, large reef cuttlefish can be observed in shallower areas, where they are known to deposit their eggs.

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Marina at Keppel Bay - City Reef

Marina at Keppel Bay - City Reef offers a unique diving experience with its open concept design, allowing tidal flow throughout the marina. This site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. Divers can explore a variety of marine life, including rare sightings of lionfish, numerous seahorses, blue spotted rays, and large lobsters. The reef structure supports a diverse ecosystem, making it an interesting location for underwater exploration.

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Pempang Tengah South

Pempang Tengah South is located at the southern section of a submerged reef situated west of Pulau Hantu. The reef descends to a sandy bottom at depths of 12 to 15 meters. The site is best explored during periods of minimal current flow. Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 5 meters, with water temperatures between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. The flat seabed provides habitats for various nudibranch species, gobies, and smaller reef fish, while the reef slope is home to a greater diversity of marine life.

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Pulau Hantu North Jetty

Pulau Hantu North Jetty is located approximately 45 minutes by boat from West Coast or Marina at Keppel Bay. The site features a fringing reef with a reef flat situated between the jetty and the island. Divers can enter the water directly from the jetty or explore the nearby island reef. Visibility typically ranges from 3 to 5 meters throughout the year, with water temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius. The area is home to a diverse range of marine life, including various hard and soft corals, nudibranchs, silver moonies, pufferfish, and tiger tail seahorses.

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Pulau Hantu Nudi Garden

Pulau Hantu Nudi Garden is located approximately 5 minutes southeast of Pulau Hantu North Jetty and is accessible by boat from Marina at Keppel Bay, taking about 45 minutes. This dive site is known for its diverse marine life, particularly an abundance of nudibranchs. Divers may also encounter whip corals, hawksbill turtles, and copperband butterflyfish. The underwater landscape features both soft and hard corals, making it a rich environment for exploration.

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Pulau Hantu West

Pulau Hantu West is located approximately 45 minutes from the West Coast or Marina at Keppel Bay. This dive site features a flat sandy bottom, making it accessible for divers of all experience levels. It is situated near Hantu North Jetty. Marine life commonly observed here includes the Shaun the Sheep nudibranch, hawksbill turtles, various species of butterflyfish, false clownfish, false scorpionfish, and flatworms.

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Pulau Jong North

Pulau Jong North is located approximately 3.5 nautical miles from the mainland of Singapore. The site features a small rocky island that rises about 60 meters in height at its northern end, with a submerged rocky reef extending 400 meters southward, leading to the Jong cardinal beacon. Divers can explore a sloping reef adorned with sea fan corals and encounter marine life such as turtles and juvenile blacktip reef sharks. The area is also home to various sea sponges and a diverse range of reef fish.

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Pulau Jong South

Pulau Jong South is a small rock island surrounded by a diverse reef ecosystem. The northwestern side features depths exceeding 45 meters, while the southern slope levels off between 15 and 18 meters. The area above 12 meters is abundant with soft corals. Divers should utilize the buoy line on the southern side to descend to the slope's edge at depths of 15 to 17 meters. The site is known for its macro life, including species such as Phyllodesmium serratum and Hypselodoris bullocki, along with various phyllidia. Additionally, large reef cuttlefish can be observed in shallower areas where they lay their eggs.

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Pulau Salu West

Pulau Salu West is a small island located south of Singapore, situated within the RSAF Live Firing Template. Divers must obtain special clearance to access this site, and entry into the live firing area without written permission is prohibited. The reef at this location gradually slopes down to a depth of 17 meters. Visibility typically ranges from 2 to 5 meters throughout the year. Water temperatures are generally between 29 to 31 degrees Celsius, with cooler conditions occurring in November and December, which is when a variety of nudibranchs and other small marine creatures can be observed.

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Raffles Light House West

Raffles Light House is situated on Pulau Satumu, the southernmost island of Singapore. Access to the island requires a special permit due to its location within the RSAF Live Firing area, and entry without written approval is prohibited. The dive site features a western slope that descends beyond 20 meters, while the eastern side is exposed to currents. Divers can explore various abandoned structures, including I-beams and concrete pillars from a collapsed jetty, which provide unique underwater features.

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Semakau Fish Farm

Semakau Fish Farm consists of several fish pens primarily housing Barramundi fish. These netted structures are secured to a sandy substrate at depths ranging from 18 to 22 meters. Over time, coral and other marine growth have developed on the supporting poles. The regular feeding of the fish has attracted various species, including large numbers of Milkfish and Batfish that can be seen around the pens. Additionally, seahorses can often be found clinging to the structures.

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Semakau West

Semakau West is located on the western reef of Semakau Island, which is now connected to Pulau Sakeng through land reclamation. The dive site features a long, gradual slope extending approximately 200-300 meters west from the island. The bottom composition is primarily sandy and silty, with notable occurrences of Giant hydroids, including Doto sp. (commonly known as kissing doto), which can be found in both pink and yellow varieties. Water temperatures range from 29 to 31 degrees Celsius, and visibility typically varies between 3 to 5 meters.

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