CONDOR - Southern Islands

Condor, sitting at 60 meters, is a proper technical dive, and it’s our favourite wreck in Singapore for a good reason. This bulk carrier went down in 1990 after a run-in with the MV La Plata Maru, making it a relatively young wreck but already beautifully colonised. You’ll feel the chill as you descend into the thermocline, and then the dark shape of the hull starts to resolve. We love how the visibility, often around 5-8 meters on a good day, forces you to get up close, revealing the details. The wreck itself is intact and upright, resting on a silty bottom. Schools of fusiliers often swirl around the mast, and we’ve seen barracuda circling the superstructure. Penetration is possible for trained divers, with cargo holds that invite exploration, though silt-out is a constant consideration. We'd suggest aiming for a slack tide, particularly during neap tides, to minimise current and maximise your bottom time. This dive is for experienced technical divers comfortable with depth and limited visibility; it’s a real challenge but incredibly rewarding.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.246806, 103.925550
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Labrador Nature Reserve

Best Time to Dive in Southern Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Southern Islands occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • February: 28.2°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • March: 28.2°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • April: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.2°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • June: 28.2°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • July: 28.2°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • August: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • September: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • October: 28.2°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • November: 28.2°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • December: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Southern Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to CONDOR

Marine Life in Southern Islands

Home to 284 recorded species including 179 reef fish, 46 hard corals, 17 seagrass & algae, 13 sharks & rays, 8 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for CONDOR

Based on average water temperature of 28.2°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories