Diving in Pulau Hantu promises a visual smorgasbord of colorful marine critters. This island is also a popular fishing and scuba diving destination because of its glorious lagoons, sheltered beaches and inviting underwater. And despite its grim name, Pulau Hantu is a favorite to campers who want to have a surreal outdoor experience.
Diving in Pulau Hantu
Diving in Pulau Hantu is great for macro photographers and muck divers. It is known for its various species of nudibranchs and slugs. The island is also teeming with other marine critters such as brightly coloured reef fish like the butterfly fish and parrotfish, albino pipefish, blue-spotted stingrays, and crocodile fish.
Pulau Hantu – The Ghost Island
Pulau Hantu, in Malay translation, literally means Ghost Island or island of the ghosts. Local legend tells us about two fierce warriors locked in a vicious combat, which after their deaths were turned by the gods into two islands, Pulau Hantu Kechil (Little Ghost Island) and Pulau Hantu Besar (Bigger Ghost Island).
Pulau Hantu Dive Sites
Diving in Singapore’s Pulau Hantu is popular for local recreational divers because of its accessibility and sheltered reefs. It is comprised of two islands—Hantu Besar and Hantu Kecil—and during low tide season, visitors can walk between the two. Pulau Hantu is great for macro diving as divers reported sightings of seahorses, blue dragons, flatworms, seahorses, and beautiful sea slugs. If you are not into macro diving, there are also nurse sharks, batfish, cuttlefish, and resident sea turtles in the area.
Love the article! Pulau Hantu is indeed a great spot for diving and macro photography. The variety of marine life is impressive!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Sharon! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed diving and macro photography at Pulau Hantu. The island indeed offers an incredible array of marine life, making it a favorite among divers and photographers alike. If you have any more questions or would like to learn more about our diving trips to Pulau Hantu, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected].
I’ve been to Pulau Hantu before, and I totally agree with the article. It’s a must-go place for any diving enthusiast!
Hi Rizal Mubin, thank you for sharing your experience at Pulau Hantu! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great time diving there. If you have any more questions or would like to share more about your adventure, please feel free to contact us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected]. We’d be happy to help you plan your next dive trip!
The photos are amazing! I’ve always wanted to try diving in Pulau Hantu, now I’m even more convinced!
Hi Emily, thank you for your wonderful comment! We’re thrilled to hear that the photos have sparked your interest in diving at Pulau Hantu. As a reputable dive operator, we’d be more than happy to help you plan an unforgettable experience at this unique island. Please feel free to contact us at Tel: +65 6734 9373 or Email: [email protected] for any inquiries or bookings. We look forward to hearing from you and making your diving dreams come true!