Turtle Buddy Divers - Southern Islands

The team at Turtle Buddy Divers are exactly who you want to dive with when exploring Singapore’s Southern Islands. These guys specialise in making the most of what Singapore offers, which means knowing the sites around Pulau Hantu, Kusu, and St. John’s intimately. We love their smaller boat trips, which feel more personal than some of the larger operations, and it really lets them tailor the dives to the conditions and the group’s interests. They're PADI 5 Star IDC, so if you're looking to go pro or just take that next step in your training, you'll be learning from instructors who know the local conditions inside out. We've often found ourselves on dives where they've spotted something we would have swam straight past, like a well-camouflaged flatworm or a tiny nudibranch tucked away on a sponge. Our favourite thing is how they keep an eye on the tides and currents, often suggesting a slightly later start to hit slack water at a particular spot, which makes a huge difference to enjoying the sites here. They’re fantastic for divers who appreciate a more attentive, less rushed approach to diving, perfect for those weekend escapes from the city.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.336700, 103.902900
Phone
+65 9190 1831
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.turtlebuddydivers.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:28747]
Address
18 Kaki Bukit Road 3 #03-11, Unit 5, 415978 Singapore, No State, Malaysia

Dive Sites Near Turtle Buddy Divers

Turtle Buddy Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Southern Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Southern Islands

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)

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Southern Islands

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