Dive Site or Area
Dive Site or Dive Area (eg::
Underwater World Singapore, and Aquarium in SingaporeDate of Your Dive:
22/10/2010Country/ Continent:
Singapore, Southeast AsiaDifficulty
EasyIs There A Required Certification Level?
No dive experience is necessary, though it is recommended as you will be more independent
Depth
less than 5m
Temperature
Surface temperature at aquarium: 35 degrees Celsius
Water temperature: approximately 20+ degrees Celsius.
Wetsuit and full scuba gear are provided. Masks can be brought in. No fins allowed; they are not permitted in the tank.
Conditions
Excellent, as it is in a tank. No current.
Who Should You Contact to Dive This Site?
Glenn Rajoo : glenn.rajoo@gmail.com
When Should You Dive This Site?
Office Hours, anyday.
My Review
I decided to dive in Underwater World Singapore after hearing rave reviews from my mates. We had dived with Sharks in the aquarium previously (which was awesome) and decided to check out the dive with the Dugong.
This dive was a special treat for my good friend and dive buddy Eunice and me. We arrived at the Underwater World Singapore, geared up, and were briefed by a wonderful dive-master at the aquarium, Fiona. Fiona explained safety procedures as well as the proper method to feed the dugong (named Gracie). When we dove into the warm tank water, we were immediately the centre of attention. Bystanders and aquarium guests enjoyed watching us feed the Dugong through the glass.
Diving with the dugong was an awesome and surreal experience. Although maneuvering without fins was a little hard at first we soon got used to it. The dugong is a lovely mammal, sadly left endangered. I do recommend this to anyone and everyone and I am sure you guys will enjoy the dive.
