KRITI SUN - Southern Islands

The KRITI SUN, a tanker that met its end in 1975, is our pick for a Singapore wreck dive. It’s a shallow site, only hitting 12m, which means decent bottom time and often brighter conditions than you’d expect from a wreck. What we love about the KRITI SUN isn't just the history of a 260-meter vessel, it's how she’s completely given herself over to the sea. You'll fin through schools of fusiliers, sometimes so thick they obscure the wreck’s details, then push past them to explore the skeletal remains of the superstructure. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for Singapore, but on a good day, the sheer scale of the tanker makes for some impressive swim-throughs. Look for batfish hovering around the deeper sections and lionfish tucked into crevices. This site suits divers who appreciate the atmospheric beauty of a wreck reclaiming itself, not those expecting vibrant coral gardens. Go at slack tide for the easiest dive; currents here can pick up and make navigating the wreck a bit of a workout.

Location
Southern Islands, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
1.251667, 103.701110
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

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 KRITI SUN

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 KRITI SUN

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