Month: January 2017

Are you looking to escape the city and explore some great new dive sites in 2018? It’s easier than you might think with our weekend liveonboard diving trips from Singapore. In one weekend you will go from office bound to freedom bound and from city traffic to calm, clear waters.

Here at GS-Diving, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible diving options and our liveonboard vessel the Seaborne (LOB), gives you everything you need and more. Our 6 dive weekend liveaboard diving packages is the perfect way to kick back, relax and dive some stunning new dive sites.

Our weekend liveaboard diving trips from Singapore are perfect for those who do not want to take time off work but still want to take a break.  The Riau Archipelago is to the south of Singapore and includes the islands of Bintan, Batam and Nikoi. We head even further south of these two main islands to where the reefs are remote and although there are numerous islands, few are inhabited aside from occasional local fishing communities, it’s almost like sailing back in time.

Riau Islands Marine Life and Reefs

GS-Diving has years of experience of diving these reefs, which in most parts, offer a pristine mix of hard and soft corals combined with abundant and varied marine life. Species that we commonly see during these trips include; frogfish, a variety of different nudibranch, barracuda, jacks, fusiliers, damselfish, clownfish, pipefish, parrotfish, angelfish, triggerfish, butterflyfish and sting rays. Conditions are good all year round and with generally calm seas our weekend trips are suitable for all levels of divers. If you are a wreck diving enthusiast the area is also home to a number of World War II wrecks which are easily accessible as they lay at relatively shallow depths.

Seaborne Liveboard Facilities

The Seaborne live on board vessel is a 17 metre long wooden boat which offers simple yet comfortable bunk accommodation in a choice of twin or quad share cabins. On board are two shared bathrooms, large dive deck, sunroof with loungers and shaded areas, dining area and a separate indoor saloon with a large TV and DVD facilities. With only 14 divers on board you’ll have plenty of space and the trips are always a lot of fun!

To see floor plans of the Seaborne (LOB), click here.

All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, water, tanks, weights and guides are included in our prices and our occasional Saturday night BBQ is not to be missed!

Nikoi & Riau Islands Liveaboard Diving Packages and Schedule

Our meeting point for these liveaboard diving trips from Singapore is Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT) at 07.30pm on Friday evenings and from there, we take the fast ferry to Nongsapura Ferry Terminal in Indonesia where we board the Seaborne (LOB). We return to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at 8.00pm on Sunday nights. Our prices start from S$468 for our 6 dive weekend package and fast ferry tickets are included in the price.

For dates and availability for our forthcoming trips, or to make a booking, click here.

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Scuba Diving Course Riau – Celebrating New Year with a difference on board  the Seaborne (LOB)!

The weekend is here again and we are all getting ready for our first dive!

I’ve finally fulfilled my dream of getting the whole family to share my passion in diving. Check out this cool video of us diving together during the New Year weekend! A family who dives together, stays together! Thanks for assisting me, my buddies Arthur Lim & Venice Lye.

GS-Diving is a dive school in Singapore which specializes in PADI scuba diving courses in Batam, Bintan and Tioman, from Open Water to Assistant Instructor on liveaboard MV Seaborne. We offer the lowest all-inclusive packages for liveaboard scuba diving courses in Singapore every weekend with small student groups.  Other scuba diving specialty courses are also available on request. We are a top-rated dive school in Singapore with excellent reviews. Our success lies upon our experienced and dedicated PADI dive instructors, who always give their best to ensure that all students have a safe and enjoyable scuba diving experience.

You have the freedom to scuba dive with a buddy, independently or with a professional. Discover the millions of wonderful, colourful and excitingly diversified marine ecology in our oceans.In the midst of fun carefree diving, not only will you encounter fascinating underwater marine life, you will also meet many interesting people too. After all, divers are people who know how to have fun and explore new places. Scuba diving allows you to explore the underwater world – from historic shipwrecks and pristine reefs to the mysteries of your local quarry.Connect with nature and immerse yourself in new sensations and experiences. Diving will transform your perception of life forever! Become a scuba diver and explore what you’ve been missing!

Links for all courses – https://gs-diving.com/padi-courses/

Link for leisure trips – https://gs-diving.com/scheduled-dive-trips/

Also check out Dive Singapore for the variety of gears we carry visit : https://www.divesingapore.sg/product-category/scuba-equipments/

It’s so awesome shooting fireworks from our ship deck! Happy 2017 everyone!

A million thanks to my Boss Gary Savins for making this dream come true for me!

Cheers: GS-Diving PADI Instructor Gary Lim