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3.4 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Singapore · Singapore
4.8201 Google reviewsThe Dive Company
From local reef explorations to weekend expeditions in Tioman, this PADI 5-Star IDC centre offers a professional path from your first breath underwater to becoming a certified instructor.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5-Star IDC centre
- Instructor Development Centre for professional training
- Weekday and weekend diving options
- Expeditions to Tioman from March to October
- Year-round diving available at Pulau Hantu
- Full range of PADI professional courses
- On-site equipment servicing and maintenance
- Comprehensive rental kit including backplate BCDs
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The Dive Company about the centre
Located in Singapore, The Dive Company has been a staple of the local diving community since 2008. As a PADI 5-Star IDC centre, they provide a structured and professional environment for those looking to advance their skills or start their journey in the water.
Their operations are designed for flexibility, catering to both local divers looking for a weekday outing and those planning weekend trips. Whether you are exploring the reefs of Pulau Hantu or heading out on an expedition, the centre provides a clear path for progression.
The club and its team
The centre operates as a professional training hub, functioning as an Instructor Development Centre (IDC). This means you are learning from instructors who are themselves training to become the next generation of PADI professionals.
Their approach is built around coaching rather than just instruction, aiming to build confidence and precision in every diver. This professional standard is maintained across their entire course catalogue, from recreational levels to advanced professional certifications.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- IDC Center
- Operating since
- 2008
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Equipment rental
- complet (excluant ordinateur et lampe), pièces individuelles disponibles
- Address
- 213A Lavender St., #2nd Floor, Singapore 338770
- Official website
- thedivecompany.com.sg ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a complete PADI curriculum, beginning with the Discover Scuba program for beginners. For those looking to advance, they provide Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and various PADI Specialty courses.
As an IDC centre, they specialise in professional development. This includes the PADI Divemaster Course and the full range of instructor training, including the PADI Instructor Development Course, PADI Staff Instructor, PADI Specialty Instructor, and EFR Instructor levels.
Equipment and gases
For those who prefer to use their own kit, The Dive Company provides a full range of rental equipment. You can rent a complete set or select individual items such as BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, fins, masks, and torches for night dives.
They also offer technical components like backplate BCDs and weight belts. For those who maintain their own equipment, the centre provides on-site servicing for regulators, BCD inflators, and cylinder hydrostatic and visual testing.
Dive sites with The Dive Company
Pulau Hantu offers diving for all experience levels and is accessible throughout the year. It is a reliable option for those looking to dive without the need for long travel times.
Tioman is the destination for weekend expeditions, offering a different environment for those looking to expand their horizons. The best time to head to these waters is between March and October.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Tioman
Marine life around Singapore
The local waters are home to several species of turtles, which can be seen by divers at Pulau Hantu.
Diving conditions
Diving at Pulau Hantu is possible all year round, making it a reliable location for consistent practice or exploration.
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