siputscuba

01/01/2025

Manado, situated in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Offers some of the best diving in the region, especially in the renowned Bunaken National Park. Divers can expect dramatic wall dives, crystal-clear water and thriving coral reefs teeming with marine life. Common sightings include sea turtles, reef sharks, schooling fish and an abundance of macro critters like nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses. The visibility often reaches 20-30m, providing excellent conditions for underwater photography.

A short boat ride away, is Bangka island - known for its vibrant soft coral gardens and exciting drift dives influenced by currents. The underwater landscape is characterised by colourful reefs, where divers can spot reef sharks, schooling fusiliers, octopuses, and even the occasional eagle ray.

The combination of Manado and Bangka gives divers a rich and varied experience, blending stunning wall dives with lush coral slopes and exhilarating drift dives.

Trip: 6d5n Manado-Bangka, Indonesia
Date: 12-17 Sep (Fri to Wed)

Includes:
- Return ground transfer from Manado airport to resort
- 2 nights accommodation in a deluxe cottage at Murex Manado
- 3 nights accommodation in a ocean front cottage at Murex Bangka
- All meals & snacks, unlimited drinking water, coffee & tea
- 8 guided boat dives
- 4 complimentary self-guided house reef dives
- Bunaken National Park fees & Bangka Conservation Fund
- All taxes
- Free WIFI

Excludes:
- Return flight to Manado and personal expenses
- Diving equipment
- Nitrox surcharge
- Night dive surcharge
- Land tour
- Personal expenses you might have on-site
- Tips

Suggested Flight:
Scoot
11 Sep Kuala Lumpur-Singapore TR467 2250-0005
12 Sep Singapore-Manado TR216 0925-1315

17 Sep Manado-Singapore TR217 1400-1730
17 Sep Singapore-Kuala Lumpur TR466 2015-2135

PM for booking or WhatsApp Lea @ 012 2632838

Happy Bubbles!!

31/12/2024

25/12/2024

Is the season to celebrate the festivities...make it a fin-free one.

Hey, Merry Christmas! 🦈✨ Let’s protect our awesome sharks and keep our oceans rad! 圣诞快乐！🎄🦈 保护鲨鱼，守护大海！ #鲨鱼粉




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19/12/2024

Whether you're exploring for the first time or diving deeper into what we offer, we hope you find everything you need to feel inspired, connected, and supported.

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10/12/2024

What to do when visibilty is poor, get close!!

Camera: GoPro Hero 12
Housing: AOI UH-GPX
Lens: AOI UWL-03
Shot by: Lea Meng
Edited by: Nick Khoo

08/12/2024

Get ready for a memorable diving and snorkelling adventure in one of the best destinations in East Malaysia, Mabul and Sipadan! These islands are famous for their amazing marine life and you’re in for a treat. Imagine swimming with graceful turtles, getting surrounded by schools of jacks and barracudas and spotting those cool bumphead parrotfish. Sipadan is world-famous for a reason and Mabul’s great reefs and macro life won’t disappoint either.

We will be staying in Borneo Diver Mabul Resort, an excellent choice for comfort and convenience, complete with a refreshing pool to relax in after a day underwater. Whether you’re diving or snorkelling, this trip is going to be unforgettable!

Trip: 5d4n Dive Mabul- Sipadan
Date: 17 to 21 Apr (Thu to Mon)

Package Includes :
- Scheduled return ground transfer from Tawau airport to Semporna jetty.
- Scheduled return boat transfer from Semporna jetty to Resort.
- Full board meals - 3 meals daily with light snacks and free flow of coffee/tea and cordial juices (except for arrival and departure days)
- Twin/double sharing accommodation with air-conditioning and hot water shower.
- One day Sipadan permit with 2 dives.
- 8% Sales Service Tax and Semporna Jetty fee
- 3 boat dives a day with dive guide (except for arrival and departure days)
- Unlimited jetty house reef dives without guide.

Package Excludes :
- Return flight to Tawau & personal travel expenses
- Diving equipment
- Carbonated drinks or alcoholic drinks
- Tourism tax @ RM 10.00 per room per night (applicable to non-Malaysians)

Suggested Flight :
Air Asia
17 Apr AK5744 0610-0910
21 Apr AK5749 1605-1855

MAS
17 Apr MH2660 0710-1010
21 Apr MH2665 1815-2105

PM for booking or Whatsapp Lea @ 012 263 2838

Happy Bubbles!!

06/12/2024

Happy Friday!! Let's kick off the weekend with some ocean vibes- enjoy the barracuda video and ride the wave of fun. Dive into adventure, laugh a lots and create new memories!

Camera: GoPro Hero 12
Housing: AOI UH-GPX+red filter
Lens: AOI UWL-03 PRO
Shot & Edited by: Lea Meng

02/12/2024

🌊🌊 2025 Dive Calendar- Register Your Interest! 🌊🌊

Join us for unforgettable dive adventures in 2025! We're welcoming group bookings, dive buddies and scuba diving students to explore the underwater world together. Whether you're looking to experience stunning marine life, vibrant reefs, or get certified with our scuba diving courses, we've got you covered. Secure your spot early for amazing dives and great company!

Upcoming Trips:
📍 6d5n North Andaman LOB. Delicious food, fantastic dives and fun company!
📍 5d4n Mabul-Sipadan. Turtles, barracudas, bumpheads parrotfish and more!
📍 6d5n Malapascua. Thresher shark and rich marine biodiversity!

Comment or Whatsapp Lea +6012 263 2838 to register your interest! Let's dive into an epic 2025 together!

👌✈️

01/12/2024

A liveaboard (LOB) is the best way to explore the Banda Sea. As many of its dive sites are scattered across remote islands, such as Pulau Manuk, Banda Niera, Nil Desperandum, Pulau Serua & Terbang. These liveaboard 8 days journeys, allow divers to fully immerse themselves in this distant paradise and encounter the seasonal congregations of hammerhead sharks, particularly from August to November.
Beyond diving, these trips often include land excursions to explore the spice-rich history of the Banda islands, knows as the birthplace of nutmeg and mace. With luxurious boat, personalized service and strong focus on safety, a liveaboard in the Banda Sea is not just a dive trip- It’s an adventure of a lifetime!

Banda Sea (Ambon- Ambon)
Package: 8 Days & 7 Nights
Date: 24 - 31 Aug, 2025
LOB: MV SEAISEE I
Embarkation: Ambon (AMQ)
Disembarkation: Ambon (AMQ)

Trip Details/Itinerary:
- Departure 24 Aug Ambon. Group transfer to the boat. Check out dive after lunch
- Day 2-6 plan 3 to 4 dives per day (included night dive)
- Day 7- 2 dives (24hrs no fly time)
- Check out 31 Aug before 12noon. Transfer to Airport/Hotel.
- Full board meals
- Unlimited tea, coffee, soft drinks and drinking water

Excludes:
- Return flight to Ambon & personal travel expenses
- Hotel stay in Ambon (if needed, depends on the flight schedule)
- Dive gear
- Dive pass & tax
- Tips

Suggested flight:
To be update

PM for booking or Whatsapp Lea @ 012 2632838
Happy Bubbles!!

28/11/2024

Exploring the vibrant wonders of the Banda Sea- A living kaleidoscope of colour and life. Every reef tells a story.

Camera: GoPro Hero 12
Housing: AOI UH-GPX+red filter
Lens: AOI UWL-03 PRO
Shot & Edited by: Lea Meng

24/11/2024

Alor, located in the eastern part of the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, is the hidden gem in Indonesia offering some of the best diving experiences in the world. With visibility often exceeding 30m, divers can explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with life. The underwater landscape is rich and diverse, home to everything from reef sharks, thresher shark, dolphin, jack, tuna, turtles and variety of macro critters such as frogfish, pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. The variety of dive sites including coral slopes, wall dives, thrilling drift dives, swim throughs, and muck diving, ensures something for every level of diver and interest.

One of Alor’s standout features is its pristine and healthy reefs. Thanks to its remote location and the community’s commitment to sustainable fishing practices, the reefs remain untouched. These efforts help maintain the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem, allowing divers to experience the underwater world in its purest form. Beyond the water, Alor offers a rich cultural experience, with opportunities to visit traditional villages and engage with the local customs and way of life.

Alor promises an unforgettable underwater adventure. Its combination of outstanding diving, conservation efforts, and cultural immersion makes it a must-visit destination for anyone passionate about the ocean.

21/11/2024

Recently announced at DEMA...full details next month

18/11/2024

Fuvahmulah island is the second southernmost administrative atoll, located to the south of Huvadhu Atoll and to the north of Seenu Atoll. Diving in Fuvahmulah, Maldives offers a unique and thrilling experience, especially for those fascinated by big pelagic creatures. Known as the “Shark Island”, Fuvahmulah is famous for year-round encounters with tiger sharks, as well as other impressive marine life like oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, hammerhead shark, thresher shark and school of tuna.

The island’s isolated location in the middle of the Indian Ocean offers clear waters and exciting drift dives. This is a must-visit for advanced divers seeking thrilling, big animal encounters while enjoying the beauty of a flourishing reef ecosystem. Let’s make it an epic group dive trip! Ready to join? Reach out for the details and secure your spot.

Trip: 6d5n Fuvahmulah, Maldives.
Date: 1-6 May, 2025 (Thu- Tue)

Includes:
- Return Domestic flight transfers between Male and Fuvahmulah
- 2-way domestic airport transfers (pickup and drop-off)
- 5 nights stay at The Shark Residence Hotel
- Full board meal- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- 3 Tiger Shark Dives
- 9 additional dives at different dive sites
- Daily dive pick-ups & drop-offs
- All applicable taxes included

Excludes:
- Return flight to Male (Maldives)
- Dive gears
- Tips (suggested USD60-80/pax)
- Meals on travelling day
- Personal expenses
- Travel & Dive Insurance (Recommended)

Suggested Flight:
Air Asia
01 May AK74 KUL-MLE 0835-0950
06 May AK73 MLE-KUL 2110-0450 (+1)

PM for booking or Whatsapp Lea @ 012 2632838

Happy Bubbles!!

18/11/2024

SOOC!!

Go Pro 12 + AOI UH-GPX housing + UWL-03 wide-angle lens

Videographer: .meng Lea Meng

15/11/2024

Malapascua, a small island located in the northern part of Cebu, Philippines, is a diver’s world-class dive site. Monad Shoal, the crown jewel offers a rare chance to see thresher sharks in their natural habitat, specially during early morning dives. Nerby Kemod Shoal also attracts these elusive sharks and offers stunning pelagic encounters.

For a change of scenery, Gato island features vibrant underwater tunnels, abundant marine life and even white-tips reef sharks. Together these sites showcase the Philippines incredible biodiversity, making Malapascua a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.

We will be staying at Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort, offers luxurious beachfront accommodations from cozy rooms to cottages with stunning ocean views. Other amenities include a spa, restaurant and bar. A perfect for unwinding after a day of diving. Don’t wait, book your spot! You won’t want to miss this opportunity like no other. And it is limited to 10 participants

Trip: 6d5n Malapascua, Philippines.
Date: 30-4 Apr (Sun to Fri)

Includes:
- Return ground transfer from Cebu Airport to Maya port
- Return boat transfer from Maya port to Resort
- 5 nights premier room twin/double sharing basis with air-con and hot shower
- Full board meals
- Total 12 boat dives included Gato island, Monad Shore, Kemod Shore and 1 night dive
- All dives with nitrox tank
- Professional dive guide ratio 4:1
- All dive pass & marine park fees
- Port and porter fees

Excludes:
- Flights to/from Cebu-Mactan International airport
- Dive gears use
- Tips
- Personal expenses

Suggested Flight- Cebu Pacific
30 Mar
5J 502 KUL-MNL 0055-0510
5J 585 MNL-CEB 0855-1030

4 Apr
5J 586 CEB-MNL 1420-1600
5J 501 MNL-KUL 2020-0010 (+1)

Suggested Flight- Philippines Air line
30 Mar
PR530 KUL-MNL 0220-0620
PR2849 MNL-CEB 0840-1005

4 Apr
PR2845 CEB-MNL 1425-1555
PR529 MNL-KUL 2000-2345

PM for booking or Whatsapp Lea @ 012 2632838.

Happy Bubbles!!

09/11/2024

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30/10/2024

We wish all our friends and fans celebrating this Festival of Light peace and happiness.