Voted Liveaboard of the Year by the British Diving public for 3 years in a row, Whirlwind takes pride of place at the front of the award winning Tornado Marine Fleet. She is the result of many years working with divers and it shows. The approach is professional and the quality is unsurpassed. Launched in May 2006, Whirlwind certainly knows how to make a great first impression.

The signature design with split level dining room and saloon optimises the already generous space on board this 36m vessel. Light and airy, all 10 cabins are twin beds, en-suite with air con and have a safe box. The saloon area is ample with welcoming sofas, tables, plasma screen, DVD, a multi channel sound system, juice and hot drink station and of course the popular bar. The expansive upper sundeck runs almost the entire length of the boat whilst the lower sundeck is a perfect spot to sit back in and relax. Whirlwind is fully enabled for rebreather diving.

The Wrecks and Reefs itinerary is ideal for anyone new to the Red Sea. This itinerary hits all the key spots in the North, and then some. The Get Wrecked itinerary is the best way to visit the full volume of 19th and 20th C wrecks including Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas. For a trip with broader scope, try a Brothers Wrecks Special that fits in Abu Nuhas, the Brothers, Safaga, Gubal and Thistlegorm. Whirlwind stands out from the crowd on any reef and the dedicated team know how to ensure that no aspect of your trip, no matter how small, goes unattended.

Accomodation

· Cabins: 10 Guests: 20 Ensuite Cabins: Yes Individual A/C: Yes Mini bar: Yes

Diving

· Guides: 2 Tenders: 2 Compressors: 2 x K14 Nitrox: Yes Rebreather Friendly: Yes Charging Stations: Yes

The Boat
Length: 36m Bredth: 8m Engines: 2xK14 Generators: 3×80Kw Construction Material: Wood

Trips start every Sunday from Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt and last for 8 Days 7 Nights. Prices start from SGD1625

Contact alex@planetscuba.com.sg for more details.

Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses.

The entire resort is built over water on stilts. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.

Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses. The Bajau Laut, the world’s only tribe of nomadic sea gypsies spends their lives on the water. Over the years, some have entered a transition from sea nomadic to sedentary village life at a former major anchorage site such as Mabul.

The entire resort is built over water on stilts made of Belian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certain points so as to minimise damage to the existing reef. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.

Sipadan Water Village international staff of dive guides and instructors pride themselves on knowing the intricacies of their reefs and willing to share their macro subject secrets with anyone interested. The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the influence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room’s private deck.

The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the influence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room’s private deck.

Itinerary as follow:-

Day 1 - Singapore to Tawau. Arrival at Tawau airport and transfer to a local hotel for one night stay.
Day 2 - Transfer to Semporna Jetty via air con van. Arrival at the semporna jetty you guys will be transfer to Sipadan Water Villages. After check into your room, your diving will activities start. 2 boats dives and unlimited shore dives.
Day 3 - 3 boats dives and unlimited shore dives
Day 4 - 3 boats dives and unlimited shore dives
Day 5 - 2 boats dives and unlimited shore dives Check out from the resort and transfer back to Semporna Jetty and transfer to a local hotel for one night stay.
Day 6 - Check out and transfer to Airport for your connecting flights.

6D5N Package SGD1058

Extra Day SGD232

Contact info@planetscuba.com.sg for more details

Planet Scuba Pte Ltd Diving Promotions

Valid till Thursday 30^th April 2008

Beginner Courses

PADI Open Water Pulau Aur SGD530

SDI Open Water Pulau Aur SGD490

Advanced Courses

PADI Advanced Pulau Aur SGD450

SDI Advanced Pulau Aur SGD400

Leisure Dive Malaysia

Pulau Aur Weekend Dive SGD290

Pulau Tioman Weekend Dive SGD350

Super Special Promotion

Pulau Aur 8^th – 10^th May Special SGD270!!!

TDI Nitrox SGD140

Promotion Ends 30^th April 2009

Planet Scuba has the following sale on Suunto Dive Computers, valid till the end of May 2009

Gekko – SGD388

Mosquito – SGD518

Stinger – SGD828

D4 – SGD718

D6 – SGD1028

D9 Without Transmitter – SGD1388

D9 with Transmitter – SGD1888

D9 Titanium Strap – SGD500

Sunnto Transmitter – SGD500

Vyper – SGD 518

Vyper 2 – SGD818

Vyper Air – SGD888

Vytec – SGD818

Vytec with Transmitter – SGD1318

Cobra 2 – SGD1268

Cobra 3 – SGD1388

For more information, please feel free to call 62277561 or email info@planetscuba.com.sg

Planet Scuba Pte Ltd has teamed up with Suunto to bring you the following fabulous Sale:

Suunto D6 + Mosquito Only SGD1590

Suunto D4 + Suunto Gekko Only SGD1090

Planet Scuba Pte Ltd is an authorised Suunto Dealer http://www.suuntoservice.com/dealerlocator/?chosenlang=en BEWARE If you buy from a non-authorised dealer, your warranty with the local distributor will be null and void.

Gear of The Month April 2009

DiveRite TransPac & Trek Wing SGD999

Resort of The Month April 2009

Dive Bali with Bali Scuba Trips to the followings sites:

Tulamben (shore diving)

USS Liberty Wreck, drop off, abundant reef fish, macro

Nusa Penida (speedboat diving)

Manta (all year), Mola mola (August - October), coral reefs, abundant fish, drift diving.

Menjangan (boat diving)

Wall diving, clear waters, abundant reef fish.

Starting with 4D3N From SGD430

Course of The Month April 2009

One of SDI’s most popular courses, the solo diver program teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely dive independently of a dive buddy or strengthen your buddy team skills. The course stresses on proper dive planning, personal limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo.  You will also learn the additional equipment that is required for solo diving including it’s proper usage and assembly. This is the prefect course for underwater photography and underwater video divers.

SDI Solo Diver Course SGD550

Gear of The Month February 2009:

Atomic Aquatics B2 Regulator & SS1 Alternate Air Source SGD950

Resort of the Month February 2009

Hotel Sedona Manado 4D3N 6 Dives SGD515

The HOTEL SEDONA MANADO is located at east of Manado city. This exclusive resort hotel boasts facilities that is ideal for the dive travellers to get away from it all. It is set amongst beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, facing the Sulawesi Sea. Fronted by a beach lagoon and resting on a sprawling 24-hectare site. Hotel Sedona Manado sparkles as the city’s biggest and most distinctive resort hotel.The tropical paradise of Hotel Sedona Manado is located 45 minutes from the international airport, 30 minutes from the city and 30 minutes boat ride from breathtaking diving sites off the Bunaken Marine Park.

Course of the Month: February 2009

TDI Nitrox Course SGD150

Planet Scuba is offerring a special promotion from SGD400 for the 2009 Good Friday Long Weekend to Pulau Aur.

Dates: Thursday 9th April 2009 - Sunday 12th April 2009

Prices:

• PADI Open Water SGD630
• PADI Advanced SGD550
• SDI Open Water SGD600
• SDI Advanced SGD520
• Leisure Divers SGD400
• Twin Share Add SGD70 per person

Package Includes:

• 8 Day Dives
• 2 Night Dives
• Coach Transfer Singapore - Mersing - Singapore
• Ferry Transfer Mersing - Pulau Aur - Mersing
• 3 Meals per Day
• Aircon Accommodation @ Atlantis Bay Resort, Pulau Aur

Don’t miss this opportunity, book while space lasts by calling +65 62277561, +65 96541064 or Email info@planetscuba.com.sg

Atlantis Bay Resort, Pulau Aur will open for its 2009 Season from Friday 6th March 2009. Trips will run every week from then untill the end of November 2009.

Dont miss this affordable, relaxing weekend dive destination.

Join Planet Scuba as we visit our friends the turtles, white tips, bumpheads, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, whale sharks and mantas in 2009.

Also dont miss our 2009 Early Bird Promotions. Act fast to enjoy the following deals:

• Pulau Aur 2D2N Unlimited Dives SGD270
• PADI Open Water SGD530 in Pulau Aur
• PADI Advanced Open Water SGD450 in Pulau Aur

Pay before 1st Febuary and save save save.

We have a live aboard (LOB) trip on the Samudera Quest to Nippo Maru Wreck on the weekend of Oct 10th. Excellent diving for the experienced divers. Free nitrox on the trip for Nitrox certified divers too!!!

Come join us!!

Nippo Maru is one of the few wrecks still laden with her cargo and home to millions of fish life. She is 60 over years old in the sea but with guns that look almost they will fire on command. One of the few wrecks still within the grasp of a novice recreational diver…

Price for trip is only S$620/=

For more details see our Event & Trip Calendar.

If you have any questions or wanna sign up for your Nitrox course, feel free to contact us.