Diving Guides & Resources
Every guide below is written by the Dive Singapore team from real dives, with the actual gear and courses we stock at our Paya Lebar shop. Gear buying advice, trip planning for dives you can reach from Singapore on a weekend, and plain-English PADI course explainers, all with current Singapore prices.
Trip & destination guides
Where to Dive from Singapore: Weekend Trips & Short FlightsEvery dive trip you can realistically take from Singapore: local sites, Tioman weekends, Bintan ferries, Bali flights. Seasons…Tioman Diving Guide: Trips from Singapore, Seasons, and Dive SitesDiving Tioman from Singapore: how to get there (5-7h door to door), when to go (March-October, golden months…Bali Diving from Singapore: Getting There, Seasons, SitesDirect 2h45 flights, the Liberty wreck, mantas and mola at Nusa Penida: our guide to Bali diving from…Anilao Diving from Singapore: Muck, Macro & BlackwaterAnilao diving from Singapore: the Philippines' macro and muck capital. How to get there, the dive sites, when…
Gear buying guides
Dive Regulator Guide: First Stage to SPG, with Singapore PricesDive regulators explained in plain English: first stage to SPG, balanced vs unbalanced, DIN vs yoke for Southeast…BCD Buying Guide: How to Choose a BCD in SingaporeHow to choose a BCD in Singapore: jacket vs back-inflate vs backplate-and-wing, how much lift you need for…Dive Computer Buying Guide: How to Choose One in SingaporeHow to choose a dive computer in Singapore: real SGD prices from 95 to ,450, the algorithm question…Dive Mask & Fins Guide: Fit, Prescription Options, Singapore PricesHow to fit a dive mask (the no-strap test), single vs dual lens, prescription options from $83, Asian-fit…Wetsuit Guide: What to Wear for Tropical Diving (Singapore Prices)What wetsuit do you need for 28-30C water? Thickness by temperature, why a suit matters even in the…Drysuit Guide: When Singapore Divers Need One, with PricesWhen does a Singapore diver actually need a drysuit? Honest thresholds, membrane vs neoprene, undergarments, and AKUANA drysuits…Snorkeling Gear Guide Singapore: Snorkels, Masks & FinsDry vs semi-dry snorkels, dive-grade masks and full-foot fins with real Singapore prices from our shelf. Build the…Underwater Camera Guide Singapore: Housings, Trays & LightsPhone housings from $345, camera trays from $105, video lights and filters, all stocked in Singapore with real…Sidemount BCD Setup Guide: xDeep, AKUANA & Scubapro PricesComplete sidemount systems from $800: xDeep Stealth 2.0, AKUANA and Hollis, plus regulator packages and training advice. Try…Women’s Rash Guards in Singapore: Long Sleeve, UPF & SizingWomen's rash guards in Singapore from $69: long-sleeve UPF picks, women's-cut neoprene tops and leggings, dive-fit sizing rules,…
Courses & training
Diving Courses in Singapore: PADI Path, Prices & LicensePADI diving courses in Singapore, $838 flat: Open Water to Rescue Diver, prices, durations and the diving license…PADI Open Water Course in Singapore: $838, Small Classes, Local DivesPADI Open Water course in Singapore for $838: classes of 4-5, flexible dates, no minimum pax, eLearning +…PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Singapore: $838, 5 DivesGo from 18 to 30 metres with the PADI Advanced Open Water course in Singapore: five Adventure Dives,…Rescue Diver Course in Singapore: PADI, $838, Small ClassesPADI Rescue Diver course in Singapore for $838: small classes of 4 to 5, eLearning plus two days…