Opening Season Trip
March 8, 2010 by Thomas Koh
Since the opening of dive season 2010 on 26th February 2010, we had already seen more than 60 divers within 2 weeks venturing out for a fun filled weekend of dive adventure!
It was a great 30 metres visibility at all the sites during our opening dive season. The group of 40 divers had the pleasure of being the first at dive sites like Tiger Reef, Labas, Telok Kadur, Soyak, Tumuk and Renggis. Black tips, school of cuttlefish, green turtles and crazy triggerfish greeted the divers at the site. It was truly a refreshing experience after months of diving at our backyard – Pulau Hantu. 
Apart from the great diving over the weekend, it was also a great experience and rare for most of the Sunny Cove crew to be on a dive trip. Overall, divers are left with happy memories of such fun adventure and this can be seen on our Sunny Cove fan page on Facebook.
With such positive response, we looked forward to having many more in the weeks to come! We will be opening up more dive routes in near future so do bookmark us and keep yourself updated!
Open Water Diver
February 19, 2010 by Thomas Koh
PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular and highly recognized dive program in the world! This course also known as the basic diving course, allows you to dive with your buddy anywhere after your certification.
If you ever thought of discovering the beautiful underwater realms, this is your ticket to a lifetime of fun intense underwater adventure. Pamper yourself to a relax weekend on an exotic island while meeting new friends and perhaps even discover your new interest for life!
If you had previously participated in PADI Discover Scuba Diving or PADI Scuba Diver, please check with us on how you can gain credits to skip some modules during your PADI Open Water Diver course. Your course will consist of the following modules:-
- 5 Theory Chapters
- 5 Confined Pool Modules
- 4 Open Water Dives
Theory Session
Theory sessions are held during the timing listed below. Unlike other dive centers which charge a variable fee for additional sessions or fixed allocation of theory sessions, Sunny Cove does not have any limit at all.
| Monday – 1900Hrs – 2200Hrs | Saturday – 1100Hrs – 1330Hrs or 1400Hrs – 1730Hrs* |
We want you to be in control. If you require extra theory sessions to clear your doubt, feel free to schedule more. We want to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary knowledge before you proceed to the confined pool session. If you prefer to have a lesson between the time slot of 1400hrs – 1730hrs, there will be an additional charge of S$ 10 on top of the course fee.
Here are three methods that you may complete your theory session.
Study at your own convenience and pace with eLearning via online access to an electronic version of PADI Open Water Diver manual. You will then complete your quizzes and exam entirely at home without the need to drop by Sunny Cove. To learn how this entire process work, please click here.
Your personal copy of study material will be provided during sign up. You are required to go through them before scheduling another date at Sunny Cove for the instructor to clear any doubts you may have. Quizzes and exam will be administered at the end of the session. Questions are all multiple choice questions.
An instructor will go through the entire study material with you and the duration of each session is determined by your ability to understand the concept. Quizzes and exam will be administered at the end of the session. Questions are all multiple choice questions.
Confined Pool Practise
| Tuesday- 1830Hrs – 2200Hrs | Saturday- 1430Hrs – 1830Hrs | Sunday- 0930Hrs – 1330Hrs* |
Confined pool session are conducted at Outram Secondary School unless stated otherwise. If you prefer to have a session on Sunday from 0930hrs – 1330hrs, there will be an additional charge of S$ 18 on top of the course fee.
Before commencement of confined pool session, you will need to demonstrate swimming proficiency in the following areas:-
- 200m swim with any stroke
- 10mins float or threading water
Please take note that the assessment is not a test but rather an evaluation of how confident you are in water. Do not allow this to deter you from taking up this fun sport as you can still opt for alternative method to demonstrate swimming proficiency if you are weak in swimming. There are no timing in both areas of evaluation.
Your Instructor will go through the required basic skills with you and evaluate your performance. Once you have demonstrate competency in all skills, you will be allowed to participate in the open water dive portion of your course.
- Swimming Goggles
- Swim Wear
- Sun Block
- Change Of Clothes
- Towel & Toiletries
- Meals & Drinks
Sample Itinerary
| Friday 1900 Hrs 2100 Hrs 2330 Hrs |
Gather At Meet Up Location Short Supper Break In Malaysia Departure To Respective Island |
Saturday 0100 Hrs 0930 Hrs 1400 Hrs 1600 Hrs 1930 Hrs |
Check In At Resort – Tioman OR 0430Hrs – Dayang/Aur Open Sea Dive No. 1 Open Sea Dive No. 2 Open Sea Dive No. 3 Open Sea Dive No. 4* |
Sunday 0700 Hrs 1000 Hrs 1300 Hrs 2000 Hrs |
Open Sea Dive No. 5 Open Sea Dive No. 6 Departure On Island Expected Arrival Time To Singapore |
* Dives conducted before sunrise and after sunset are for divers with night diving experience or student divers participating in night adventure dive. Divers are required to show relevant qualification before allowed on such dive.
Course Fee
| West Malaysia | |||
| Pulau Aur | SGD 570 | ||
| Pulau Dayang | SGD 570 | ||
| Pulau Tioman | SGD 590 | ||
| Singapore | |||
| Pulau Hantu | SGD 460 | ||
- Small Group Ratio Per Dive Professional
- Accommodation With Transfer & Meals On Island
- Quad Sharing [Pulau Tioman]
- Dormitory Room [Pulau Aur & Pulau Dayang]
- Room Upgrades Are Available On Request
- PADI Open Water Diver Manual with Recreational Dive Planner
- Sunny Cove Dive Logbook
- Rental Of Scuba Equipment Throughout Course
- Theory, Confined Pool & Open Water Dives
- Certification & Instructional Fees
- Credit/Debit Card^
- Cheque
- Cash
- Bank/Internet Transfer
^ Installment periods of 6 or 12 months are applicable only for HSBC credit card user. There will be a 5.5% administrative charge for payment via installment.
Enrollment Procedures
Sunny Cove is always looking for ways to provide divers with comfort and convenience when they embark on a scuba education with us and here are some of the ways you can enroll for your dive education!
You may either drop us an email at info@sunnycove.com.sg or give us a buzz at 63338819 to request our staff to arrange the materials to be send to your mailing address.
Please download the forms listed below. You will need to email us the ‘Diver Particulars Form’ back by clicking the submit button on top of the form. The other set of document must be submitted when you pick up the study material. Once we have receive your electronic registration form, our staff will contact you to arrange a date for you to pick up the study material.
| Diver Particulars Form | Download Here |
| Liabilities Release Form | Download Here |
Registration forms will be given when you walk-in for registration. After all forms had been filled, our staff will go through with you the dates for your lesson and please feel free to ask our friendly staff any questions you might have. Please do give us a buzz at 63338819 before you drop by.
^ A non-refundable deposit of SGD 100 is required regardless of the method you select. The deposit will be deducted from the total course fee.
Advance Open Water
February 19, 2010 by Thomas Koh
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course enables you to gain confidence and competency while exploring exciting adventure dives.
If fun is your cup of tea, look no further! You will be able to experience the thrill of exploring the mysterious deep or even penetrating a sunken ship wreck from World War 2?
Apart from the Navigation & Deep dives which are the compulsory adventures, you will need to choose another three adventures dives out from the wide selection available to get your PADI Advanced Open Water certification. Your course will consist of the following modules:-
- 5 Theory Chapters
- 5 Open Water Dives
Theory Session
Theory sessions are held during the timing listed below. Unlike other dive centers which charge a variable fee for additional sessions or fixed allocation of theory sessions, Sunny Cove does not have any limit at all.
| Monday – 1900Hrs – 2200Hrs | Saturday – 1100Hrs – 1330Hrs or 1400Hrs – 1730Hrs* |
Here are two methods that you may complete your theory session.
Study at your own convenience and pace with eLearning via online access to an electronic version of PADI Advance Open Water Diver manual. You will then complete your knowledge review entirely at home without the need to drop by Sunny Cove.
Your personal copy of study material will be provided during sign up. You are required to go through them before scheduling another date at Sunny Cove for the instructor to clear any doubts you may have.
Sample Itinerary
| Friday 1900 Hrs 2100 Hrs 2330 Hrs |
Gather At Meet Up Location Short Supper Break In Malaysia Departure To Respective Island |
Saturday 0100 Hrs 0930 Hrs 1400 Hrs 1600 Hrs 1930 Hrs |
Check In At Resort – Tioman OR 0430Hrs – Dayang/Aur Open Sea Dive No. 1 Open Sea Dive No. 2 Open Sea Dive No. 3 Open Sea Dive No. 4* |
Sunday 0700 Hrs 1000 Hrs 1300 Hrs 2000 Hrs |
Open Sea Dive No. 5 Open Sea Dive No. 6 Departure On Island Expected Arrival Time To Singapore |
Course Fee
| West Malaysia | |||
| Pulau Aur | SGD 530 | ||
| Pulau Dayang | SGD 530 | ||
| Pulau Tioman | SGD 550 | ||
| Singapore | |||
| Pulau Hantu | SGD 460 | ||
- Small Group Ratio Per Dive Professional
- Accommodation With Transfer & Meals On Island
- Quad Sharing [Pulau Tioman]
- Dormitory Room [Pulau Aur & Pulau Dayang]
- Room Upgrades Are Available On Request
- PADI Advance Open Water Diver Manual with Adventure Slate
- Rental Of Scuba Equipment Throughout Course
- Theory & Open Water Dives
- Certification & Instructional Fees
- Credit/Debit Card^
- Cheque
- Cash
- Bank/Internet Transfer
^ Installment periods of 6 or 12 months are applicable only for HSBC credit card user. There will be a 5.5% administrative charge for payment via installment.
Enrollment Procedures
Sunny Cove is always looking for ways to provide divers with comfort and convenience when they embark on a scuba education with us and here are some of the ways you can enroll for your dive education!
You may either drop us an email at info@sunnycove.com.sg or give us a buzz at 63338819 to request our staff to arrange the materials to be send to your mailing address.
Please download the forms listed below. You will need to email us the ‘Diver Particulars Form’ back by clicking the submit button on top of the form. The other set of document must be submitted when you pick up the study material. Once we have receive your electronic registration form, our staff will contact you to arrange a date for you to pick up the study material.
| Diver Particulars Form | Download Here |
| Liabilities Release Form | Download Here |
Registration forms will be given when you walk-in for registration. After all forms had been filled, our staff will go through with you the dates for your lesson and please feel free to ask our friendly staff any questions you might have. Please do give us a buzz at 63338819 before you drop by.
^ A non-refundable deposit of SGD 100 is required regardless of the method you select. The deposit will be deducted from the total course fee.
