Scuba Diving

[ez_s_abc]

Yo

 

Just checking here, is mid-oct 14-16, a good time to dive?

 

I planning my next dive (1st dive was the OWC) around then.

I was wondering with the moonsoon and all, is it a good idea?

In terms of visibility, my inexperience, etc...

 

I checked thru' the website of a few operators and found out that

a few of them are offering leisure dives during that period.

 

What's your take on it?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Cheers

[floppy]

Originally posted by ez_s_abc@Sep 22 2005, 09:32 AM

Yo

 

Just checking here, is mid-oct 14-16, a good time to dive?

 

I planning my next dive (1st dive was the OWC) around then.

I was wondering with the moonsoon and all, is it a good idea?

In terms of visibility, my inexperience, etc...

 

I checked thru' the website of a few operators and found out that

a few of them are offering leisure dives during that period.

 

What's your take on it?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Cheers

i think u miss out the most impt element...

where?!?

northeast monsoon only affects east coast of malaysia, the rest of the places like phuket, bali, lombok, monado r still ok.

oct is a good period to dive the east coast. monsoon usually dec to feb (so if mid to late nov, then u r cutting it a bit close).

[lady_rider]

am looking for kakis to scuba diving...cos lonely gal mah..haha...

[Nightstalker]

join some sch diving trip la. usually cheaper. i went for my advanced for only $320 at Pulau Dayang. think there's gonna be another dive outing this yr end...

[ez_s_abc]

Hey anyone intersted to go for SCUBA the weekend of 14-16 Oct ???

 

Can extend to 17 Oct if you like, to escape the causeway jam

 

By the way, which is better; Pulau Dayang or Pulau Aur?

 

 

Cheers

[Guest enHANZed]

to me dayang and aur is not much diff ...but tioman is slightly diff ...got wreck dive !!

[Hell_Inside]

You guys may want to visit Orpheus Dive here : www.orpheusdive.com

 

Hope the info helps...

[floppy]

Originally posted by ez_s_abc@Sep 22 2005, 06:50 PM

Hey anyone intersted to go for SCUBA the weekend of 14-16 Oct ???

 

Can extend to 17 Oct if you like, to escape the causeway jam

 

By the way, which is better; Pulau Dayang or Pulau Aur?

 

 

Cheers

dayang or aur sama sama. not much difference

[lady_rider]

hey,anyone keen to learn scurba diving?? one person $500 ...with group $450..more than 10 will be ard $350+ - $400..

 

 

i want to gather people going ..thanks..contact me 97681296

[Guest BoBOKik]

Originally posted by ez_s_abc@Sep 22 2005, 06:50 PM

Hey anyone intersted to go for SCUBA the weekend of 14-16 Oct ???

 

Can extend to 17 Oct if you like, to escape the causeway jam

 

By the way, which is better; Pulau Dayang or Pulau Aur?

 

 

Cheers

the dive sites at dayang and aur are all the same. the differences is the dive restorts found on dayang and aur that offers slightly different things

 

but since u are goin to do your OWC, i dont think u will have much time to really go compare the differences or see much things.

 

end of the day, its all up to you, to wat u perfer. and also, with which dive centres dive with, as different dive centres like to work with certain dive resorts.

[Guest enHANZed]

Originally posted by lady_rider@Sep 30 2005, 12:53 PM

hey,anyone keen to learn scurba diving?? one person $500 ...with group $450..more than 10 will be ard $350+ - $400..

 

 

i want to gather people going ..thanks..contact me 97681296

aye for that price is quite ex leh ... about $399 got already ....no need 10 person or wat ....$500 is ridiculous unless it includes going to exotic places

[lady_rider]

Originally posted by enHANZed@Sep 30 2005, 04:06 PM

aye for that price is quite ex leh ... about $399 got already ....no need 10 person or wat ....$500 is ridiculous unless it includes going to exotic places

yeah lor

[PaLmEr]

Originally posted by ez_s_abc@Sep 20 2005, 05:47 PM

Yeah, more or less is around that amount.

 

I paid $460 for my OWC, for lessons (theory and pool lesson in singapore, and

open sea dives in Tioman waters).

 

My package was a 'live-on-board' type, meaning when we are not diving, we will

spent the rest of our time relaxing, sleeping and eating on the boat.

We don't go on land at all, except when going and returning via mersing.

 

On charges by other operators, they may quote the package say at $300+++.

However, you have to hire their scuba equipment(eg. wetsuit, mask, snorkel, etc...). So when you add it all up, it will reach to $450 (plus, minus).

 

Mine at $460 was all inclusive, transport to and fro, all meals and rental of scuba equipments all included. You only pay for incidentals, like tidbits, cigarettes or some snacks when the van takes a 10-15mins pitstop.

 

Hope this info. helps.

 

Sorry i couldn't shorten the length of this text

 

As for which operators to choose from, 'floopy' gave a few operators to choose from. I took mine from a different operator, located in the west at west coast area.

 

You may want to do your on 'research' as to which will be more suitable for you.

Eg location, convenience, etc...

 

One last thing, you can take the OWC (Open Water Course) cheaper by diving in singapore waters. But i suggest that you pay a bit more and choose to dive around one of the malaysian islands like Pulau Dayang, Tioman or Pulau Aur. There will be more things to see.

 

Cheers

Seaborne?

[ez_s_abc]

Originally posted by PaLmEr@Oct 9 2005, 06:31 AM

Seaborne?

Yup, that's the one

 

Do you dive there as well? Or are you one of the instructors from there

 

 

Cheers

 

Btw, for other who want to know more, here is seaborne's website,

 

http://www.seabornescuba.com/

[tian_xia81]

hey guys any diving trips for the yr end?? i miss the water

[floppy]

Originally posted by tian_xia81@Oct 10 2005, 12:47 PM

hey guys any diving trips for the yr end?? i miss the water

year end = monsoon = non- east coast = expensive

[Guest BoBOKik]

Dear Divers,

 

As the monsoon is approaching, with it comes a wealth of marine Mega Stars that are commonly sighted during this time of the year like the silky smooth and graceful Mantas and the gentle giant Whale Sharks that visits the many dive sites surrounding the tropical turquoise warm waters of Pulau Dayang. Not to mention schools of Bait fish for Giant Trevally and Jacks that always harvest around the shallow water in front of the House Reef that even snorkelers can have a glimpse of the silver shinning formation.

 

As a token of our appreciation for your supports, we are offering a one time, one weekend package to this beautiful and serene island for only S$200.00 on 4th - 6th Nov for all our divers and friends (details below) and let our multi talented leaders entertain you to a fun filled weekend or just chill out on the beach front and get tan. For those who prefer some action, there's always the beach soccer that'll help you burn some calories off.

 

** Some additional info for those who are concern about the weather condition. Fear not, as the pre-monsoon always has a month long calm weather before it comes. Which is why we choose this time to extend this offer to you.

 

 

Includes

 

- Land and Sea transfer

- Air-conditioned room

- Full Gears; BCD, Regulator, Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Wetsuit and Tank

- Unlimited shore dives

- Maximum 6 boat dives for advance divers and 5 for open water divers

- 3 meals a day and snacks at Pulau Dayang

- BBQ dinner on Saturday night at Beach Front

- Free flow of syrup, coffee and tea

 

Departing from Divercity; 10 Anson Road, International Plaza #02-01 S (079903)

 

Price for Non divers: S$180 (snorkeling equipment included)

 

*****Limited seats available, BOOK NOW!!*****

 

Don’t miss the chance, BUDDY!! If you need any further information, please contact Ms. Ivy Ng at +65 6222 2795 or +65 8133 1360 or you could e-mail to [email protected]

 

Looking forward to hear from you shortly!! :^)

 

Yours truly,

Divercity

 

 

**Cancellation fee 25% will be charge if you cancel 3 days before departure**

[SUNRIDER]

To all who are interested,

 

I am selling 2nd hand scuba gears.Please call me @ 90222679 for fast deal.

 

technisub fins-$75.00

mares mask-$75.00

tusa mask-$60.00

tusa snorkel tube-$30.00

size 9 booties-$25.00

[Hell_Inside]

Wah this thread becomes so quiet... everybody in monsoon mode ah?

[munch]

Hey guys, do include me when u guys intending to organize a diving trip.. Got my OWD in Aug.. Haven't had achance to go diving since.. Can't fit into my schedule..

[GiaCOMO]

SG Scuba

 

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new diving forum on the block.

[aH_gUAn]

Anyone want to go take advance in Mar or Apr timming?

 

Now start to chio ppl liao = )

[ez_s_abc]

i just got my open water last year...

 

but after that did not dive again, only during the course.

so not sure if confident enough to go for advance.

 

plus i had some equalising problems for my left ear

took me a long time to get to deeper depth.

[shoei_com]

Originally posted by aH_gUAn@Jan 11 2006, 01:38 AM

Anyone want to go take advance in Mar or Apr timming?

 

Now start to chio ppl liao = )

 

 

plus i had some equalising problems for my left ear

took me a long time to get to deeper depth

hi, nice pic u have took in Patong Beach, but i think the water r a bit rough, izzt best after March.

 

 

I think there r a kind of pills u can take before diving n izzt much easier to dive...

[aH_gUAn]

Originally posted by ez_s_abc@Jan 16 2006, 04:12 AM

i just got my open water last year...

 

but after that did not dive again, only during the course.

so not sure if confident enough to go for advance.

 

plus i had some equalising problems for my left ear

took me a long time to get to deeper depth.

 

I took my also last year

 

U got left ear problem, me got both ear problem

Haa...

 

Me took 2 mths then the ear not pain anymore

But i want to go for night dive to see see le

 

 

So planning now = )