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Semporna is fast becoming one of the leading dive destinations of Malaysia with one of the richest marine environments in the Indo-Pacific Basin. The incredible bio-diversity of marine life, coupled with beautiful islands, white sandy beaches and clear warm waters, keeps divers coming back time and time again.
Top dive sites around Semporna include diverse underwater geography such as sloping reefs, coral blocks, wall dives, deep dives and drift dive.. A dip below the warm sea’s surface guarantees you an astounding experience. From school of trevally , to school of barracuda, various species of turtle, colorful coral fish , nudibrands and giant clam , to the bizarre shrimp ,mantis shrimp and Ghost Pipefish, many more are waiting to be discovered at the 8 dive spots around Singmata.
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All water activities, scuba training and education are done in the Dive Center. The center opens from 0700hrs onwards and a common area for resting between dives with complimentary snack, hot coffee and tea are offered. The Dive center consists of 2 Bauer compressors for tanks refilling , and over 100 aluminum tanks of 3000 psi capacity with American "K" valves, use commonly by sea-pro diver or professional diver. The center equipped with custom-built fiberglass dive boats that carry 12 passengers each. We provide 3 diving trips daily accompanied by a boatman and a Dive Master or Dive Instructor.
All Dive Instructor are specially trained in the marine ecology of Singamata and will not only show divers the attractions but also impart their knowledge of the marine life in Semporna where the guests will have a memorable holiday with a better understanding of the environment.
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Singamata jetty
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It is the best place for beginner diver taking their diving training here. Only 12 meters deep, diver will be able to see jack fish , grouper and eel not forgetting the colorful rabbit fish , barracuda and cat shark. |
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Singamata Reef
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Singamata reef is a large, long coral reef that slopes from knee deep to about 15m. Groupers, trevallys, school of barracuda and school of pump head often sighted in the morning and spotted rays can be seen at various dive sites around here. |
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Tong's Marker
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It is one of the best dive site for advanced diver. During the night dive, the Black Coral Forest can be found at the end of a gentle slope at a depth of 15m-20m. Turtles, large grouper and lobster often found resting around that area and huge coral boulder at shallow depth are excellent place to look for lobsters, frogfish and a large variety of coral fish. |
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Singamata Drop Off
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Diver will find lots of colorful coral fish, nudibranchs hiding in the coral rock. Occasionally, baby napoleon wrasses, lion fish and sipper fish can be seen. Diver will appreciate the closed encountered of mandarin fish, frog fish and ghost pipe fish. |
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Singamata Sand Bank
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At the southern end of the reef a slope runs down to just about 8m where a long but narrow sandy area is a favorite hiding place for mantis shrimp and fish can be found.
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PADI Open Water Diver Course (Full certification)
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If you ever wonder what lies beneath the sea, now it is time to discover the whole new world in the underwater. Start the exciting of discovering the whole new world with the PADI Open Water Diver Course which are recognized internationally. It will change you forever.
In the PADI Open Water Diver Course, your instructor will take you through the basic of scuba diving. You start in our Natural Aquarium and progress to the open water, acquire and improve your skill and knowledge along the way.
Prerequisite:
- 10 years old for Junior Open Water Diver Course
- 15 years old for Open Water Diver Course
- Good health, reasonable fitness and comfortable with water
- Three parts to be completed in the Open Water Diver Course:
Knowledge Development
You will be given the PADI handbook to read and understand and watch the video clip provided. Then, you will be brief and revised what you have learnt from the materials provided in the classroom scenario sessions.
Confined Water Dives
Your fist dive will be conducted in our Natural Aquarium!!! You will learn some basic skills in a safe and comfortable environment and we are the only dive shop in Sabah with one of its kind Natural Aquarium.
Open Water Dives
Now you are comfortable with the sea and we will proceed to the open water where you will discover more fun in a totally new underwater world. Find out what diving is really about! You will complete four open water dives in two or more days.
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PADI Advanced Open Water Course
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Step up to the next level of excitement in scuba diving! You will have the opportunity to explore more new experiences in scuba diving and useful skills as this course offers more than just scuba diving. It will take you more closer to Master Scuba Diver, the ultimate non-professional certification in recreation diving.
Pre-requisite: Open Water Diver Course
Complete five adventure dives and become a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver! Experience and complete Deep and Underwater Navigation Adventures Dives, and you have the option of another three exciting Adventure Dives. We highly recommended Peak Performance Buoyancy Dive. This course normally takes two days with the option of extending which is the minimum requirement.
Choose from a variety of dives including:
Deep / Underwater Navigation / Night dive / Photography / Multilevel / Naturalist / Peak Performance Buoyancy/ Boat dive / Search and Recovery
Each Adventures Dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course may credit toward the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver course.
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PADI Rescue Diver Course
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Pre-requisite:
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
- PADI Emergency First Response or
- Completed CPR course and certified not longer than 2 years or
- Completed Fist Aid course and certified not longer than 2 years
Challenging and rewarding best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. Most experienced divers say this is the most enjoyable course of all. In this course, you will learn rescue and first aid skills. Anything is possible when you are under the water and it is time for you to be equipped and applied the knowledge in emergency cases. Rescue Diver learns to look beyond the safety themselves and other diver alike. Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent any problems arise and manage dive emergencies. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level tremendously. We always provide latest updated PADI instruction and course outline for the diver so that they are well informed.
During this course we will provide realistic rescue scenarios, and you will learn how to effectively manage and counter these situations. We will teach you the rescue skill to prevent any mishap to yourself or your buddies and made you become competent, anticipation and prevention of problems. You will also learn the best and effective way of solving problems in any emergency situation with split seconds to avoid disaster.
Prior to the course, you must have current CPR and first aid certification (completed within the last two years). PADI's Emergency First Response course is highly recommended. If you have completed EFR or any other CPR course elsewhere in the last two years, please remember to bring the certification card for verification.
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PADI Dive Master Course
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Pre-requisite:
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Certified PADI Rescue Diver Course
- 20 logged dives
- 18 years old
- Current certified CPR course
- PADI’s medical form completed and signed by certified doctor
Your adventure into professional level of recreation diving begins here! The Dive Master course focuses on developing your diving skills, rescue skills and professional knowledge of diving in both practical and theory. Working closely with your dive instructor will expand your knowledge and skill to the professional level. This program will develop your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student dives. Eventually you will be leading dives yourself. One of the greatest things being a Dive Master not only encounter and meet people from all over the world but free diving! Minimum logged dive is 60 to qualify for Dive Master certification.
Current CPR certification is required for Dive Master. You will also need to provide a copy of PADI's medical form, completed and signed by a doctor.
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