The Ocean has always been known to be the mysterious background that has been yet to fully explored. Yet, we find ourselves watching viral videos and documentaries of what amazing creatures and underwater landscapes it has to offer. Most of us spent of time underwater in swimming pools and we assume it’ll be the same […]
Category Archives: Diving Blog
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Nov
Nov
Diving around the South East Asia region is a must do and it has been ranked as one of the top things to do on everyone’s bucket list! However, the South East Asia region or to be specific, the Malay Archipelago is one of the areas that is cut out from the mainland. Hence, access to […]
19
Sep
Sep
Not sure what to do next after getting your diving certificate? Well, listen up because we have here a list of diving specialty courses from SSI you may want to try to take your diving to the next level. Enriched Air Nitrox Course This program teaches the skills and concepts required to safely dive using […]
Diving Blog, Culture, Diving Trips, People
Unlocking Adventure: 5 Reasons Why I Took My Advanced Adventurer Diving Course in Bali
07
Jul
Jul
In this blog post, I’ll share with you the reasons behind my decision to take my diving skills to the next level in Bali and the unforgettable experiences that awaited me beneath its turquoise waters.
05
Jun
Jun
Malapascua Island, located North of Cebu, is a beautiful island bustling with many local eateries and cuisines. Not too far off Maya Port, a short 40 minutes boat ride will get you anxiously waiting to check-in and start visiting those Thresher Sharks, Malapascua Island is famous for! In my personal opinion, choosing a dive resort […]
Diving Blog, Diving Trips, training
5 Reasons Why Bintan is the Perfect Dive Spot for your Open Water Diver Course
09
Nov
Nov
So you are thinking to finally sign up for your Open Water Diver course? I’m sure you have been thinking about this for a while and deciding on where to complete your first course is a major area for thought. With so many places to dive, prices to compare and other options to consider, you […]
crew, Diving Blog, People
Rescue Course at Tioman with a Pufferfish & a visit from a Whale Shark during my 29th Dive
27
Oct
Oct
The bus is loaded and there’s a buzz in the air as we depart for our destination, Mersing Jetty for the boat trip to Tioman Island. Fast forward to 8am, Saturday morning. Had our breakfast and hopped onto our boat (Princess) at 9am. As Princess sailed to Paya Bakau, Instructors gave their dive briefings and […]
03
Feb
Feb
Tioman island is reopening its doors to divers from March 2016. After a whole season of rest and recovery, the beautiful Tioman island is ready to be our favourite dive destination from Singapore! Located in the Malaysian East coast in Pahang, Tioman is the home to a wide variety of marine life and a popular […]
25
Jan
Jan
After reading about what the Divemaster course is, some of you might be thinking: Damn, that sounds tough, so why should I do it? How will being a DM help me? We asked the same questions to our existing divemasters at Gill Divers and here’re some of the answers we’ve got! Why did you want […]
24
Jan
Jan
The Seac X -5M is an absolute bargain in terms of comfort and efficiency. The compact and functional breather has high performance, and is a darling when trying to pack for travelling due to the high-flex braided hose. The regulator is also Nitrox compatible up to the recreational limits of 40%. First stage The […]
22
Jan
Jan
Have you ever wanted to do something life-changing, something out of the norm, take a break from your routine daily life yet serve a greater purpose? Perhaps, you might want to consider taking up the PADI divemaster course. People take up the course for a multitude of reasons, from spreading the word of conservation to […]
21
Jan
Jan
Among other key factors, keeping warm is one of the top secrets to keeping your dives more enjoyable. Ever felt that no matter how much you wear, you still feel cold to the core when you’re diving? Once you stop moving, the cold seeps in through the thick pancake layers of neoprene, past your skin […]
20
Jan
Jan
The Seac P-synchro is a perfect combination of reliability and simplicity in a piston regulator. Tests conducted by RINA- the Italian certification board as confirmed excellent performance with low exertion. The regulator is also Nitrox compatible to 40%. First stage The first stage features a balanced piston, with excellent performance with sturdy reliability. Materials: Shiny […]
17
Jan
Jan
Perhaps you’re at the stage where you’re thinking of buying your own regulator. It is not a cheap piece of gear, and definitely worth some time mulling over. Here’re the 3 basic things to consider when picking your very own regulator.
16
Jan
Jan
Tell me you see something wrong with this photo. Take3 is an Australian based clean beach initiative, where they encourage beach goers to pick up at least 3 pieces of trash EVERY TIME they visit a water body- be it the beach, a lake or a river. See it, Pick it, Bin it. It’s that […]
Yes, you’ve read that right. When we talk about the environment and conservation, most people think of forest destruction, global warming, overfishing (basically everything dying). However, we’re here to tell you that its not all doom and gloom. As we begin 2016, we reflect on the 15 conservation wins in the year of 2015, and […]
22
Jan
Jan
A prestigious Liveaboard dive trip to the Red Sea (15/03 – 23/03) Suddenly feeling the urge to get away from it all? Get away with us to Sudan for some spring holiday and for some of the best scuba diving to be found in the World. Anyone who has ever been diving in Sudan, has […]
07
Jan
Jan
We are just as happy you are to discover the 10 Public Holidays Long Weekend this year. Here’s a cheat sheet to a long weekend getaway we found. Disclaimer: We don’t own the Cheat Sheet! So you have been reading all these blog posts about what to do during the 10 Long Weekends in Singapore, […]
25
Apr
Apr
Let go DEEP into SIPADAN! Let us start with the amazing place that we will be staying at during the trip — Sipadan Borneo Divers Mabul Resort! It’s located in Sipadan Island at the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia, which occupies a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. It is a place which offers you […]
18
Apr
Apr
Life in the city is undoubtedly exciting. There is just so much to do here in this little island of ours every single day. We meet and interact with so many different people. We laugh, cry, yell, live and love. As much as we love the ups and downs, the exhilarations and the blues, […]