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Xperience Team

29 Jun 2022 - 4 min read

Best Places For Scuba and Snorkeling In Singapore

For those who like to travel to Singapore, you should try scuba and snorkeling. Not only does it offer the beauty of the city and culinary delights, but Singapore is also a favorite area to see corals and fish under the sea. Unsurprisingly, Singapore has become a destination for water sports fans both domestically and internationally.

There are many factors that make Singapore the best scuba diving and snorkeling spot. Among other things, the weather is classified as moderate, not too hot, or cold. Not to mention the clarity of the water and the beauty of the marine life that you shouldn't miss.

Best Sites For Snorkeling In Singapore

Singapore has some of the best spots for those of you who want to observe Singapore's impressive marine beauty. For those of you who are still relatively new to the world of scuba diving, don't worry because there are guides ready to guide you. They are also certified, so you don't have to doubt their experience in scuba diving professionally.

Apart from scuba diving, you can also try other sports such as snorkeling in Singapore. This activity can be an option for those of you who are less proficient in diving because snorkeling is easier than diving. The equipment used for snorkeling is not as much as scuba diving, so you also won't be bothered when exploring the waters of Singapore.

Well, there are several places that can be visited to enjoy marine tourism in Singapore. Here are some of them that you must visit.

1. Sister's Island

Photo: nparks.gov.sg

Are you a snorkeling fan? You definitely have to go there because the underwater scenery on Sisters' Island is very beautiful! You can also find various marine animals such as sea horses, shells, and others. Managed by Singapore's National Parks Board, you can be given directions by guides about the islands and marine habitats here. Camping is also allowed here with the permission of the Sentosa Leisure Group.

You can invite your family and friends to experience this unique holiday. From interacting with marine life as you dive to swimming through schools of fish while exploring the deep blue sea. Bring your family and friends and create fun memories. To get to this island, you have to take a ferry from Marina South Pier that starting from 18 SGD.

2. Pulau Hantu

Another island that is very popular with snorkelers is Ghost Island, which has a diverse the ecosystem of fish including clownfish, damsel fish, and others as well as corals. Everything thrives beneath the surface of the crystal clear water. Find a diversity of nudibranchs, seahorses, and other marine life here. This island is an interesting spot if you like underwater photography.

The island is also suitable for kids' visitors as it is full of safe, shallow lagoons and sheltered beaches, making it an ideal place for them to play. However, arriving is a little more complicated than with other islands, as you have to charter your own boat from Singapore's West Coast Pier.

3. Pulau Jong

Photo: facebook.com/singaporemarineguide

Having a shape like a 'pau' (Chinese dumpling), the island stands out above the tide. But it has a large reef flat that only appears at low tide. This reef flat along with the domed island is said to resemble the silhouette of a Chinese sailing ship and may have been named 'Jong'. A beacon marks the extent of the reef flat for safe navigation.

Jong Island is shrouded in the lush coastal forest that houses many rare and endangered native plants. The island has interesting rock formations as well. Large coarse soft corals are found on the reef plain of Jong Island. The Jong Fairway is next to Jong Island. Fairways are the main and busy 'highways' at sea used by large ships that stop at Singapore's ports and container terminals.

Jong Island is also a dive site, though not very popular with recreational divers due to its strong currents. Researchers and volunteers often dive to survey and monitor the health of marine life in the waters around the island.

You can also have fun scuba diving in the local waters of Jong Island guided by experienced divemasters for underwater adventures. Jong Island is one of the islands that has not been reclaimed or developed.
As part of the cluster around Semakau Island, Jong Island has been recommended by Singapore's 2018 Blue Plan for Conservation Priority.

4. Sentosa Island

Photo: visitsingapore.com

Singapore has Sentosa Island which is one of the perfect tourist attractions to enjoy various exciting underwater attractions and entertainment. On this island, there are a number of theme parks and facilities that are stunning and can make an unforgettable experience for you. So that there is not enough time for one day, to be able to explore and enjoy all the existing marine destinations.

Cove Waterpark is one of the other attractions on Sentosa Island which is complete and unique in its rides. You can find several unique rides that can be found at Cove Waterpark, such as a current pool that passes through an underwater tunnel made of glass, a snorkeling pool complete with seawater, then coral, and various types of fish.

In addition, there is also the S.E.A. Aquarium. This giant aquarium on Sentosa Island has more than 100,000 marine life from 1,000 different species. The adventurous spirit can choose a self-guided tour or a VIP tour. You can even go on a PADI Open Water dive trip to get the official diving certification. Tickets for S.E.A. Aquarium charged SGD 29 for children and seniors and SGD 40 for adults.

5. Lazarus Island

The island is very easy to get to, just exit MRT South Pier, go straight to the ticket counter, and take the ferry. Once on John Street island, walk across the boardwalk to the beach. Lazarus Island can be reached in 20 minutes from Singapore. A great getaway for sightseeing or a picnic if you want to escape the crowds on other Singapore beaches.

Here, you can swim and snorkeling in Lazarus Island to see a variety of beautiful marine life. Lazarus is great for macro diving as divers report sightings of beautiful seahorses, blue dragons, flatworms, seahorses, and sea slugs. If you're not into macro diving, there are nurse sharks, batfish, cuttlefish, and resident turtles in the area as well. This beautiful beach is ideal for everyone. Toilets and bathrooms here are also free of charge

Because the location is not crowded with visitors, you can swim more relaxed here. Even on weekends, the island is not so crowded. There were some people setting up camp there too for fishing. If you visit this island, bring your own water bottle, sunblock cream, hat, and food or snacks.

Those are the best places for scuba and snorkeling In Singapore. For your ticket and accommodation, just trust Traveloka. Traveloka has various attractive promos for your holiday needs in Singapore. Happy holiday!

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