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

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

LEGEND LX ACD (yoke) with LX OCTOPUS

RETAIL: $1129.00

PROMO: $903.20

More details on this regulator can be seen at:

http://www.sportdiver.com/article/Product-Spotlight/Aqua-Lung-Legend-LX-ACD—August-2008-Editors-Pick

Mikron Reg

Retail: S$650

Promo: S$520

Kronos Reg, A-Clamp

Retail: S$661

Promo: S$530

New Calypso Regulator

Retail: S$375

Promo: S$300

Octopus, New Calypso

Retail: S$176

Promo: S$140

Price quoted in SINGAPORE Dollars and subjected to GST

Validity: 8 to 18 Jan 2009

Offer valid while stocks last

For the Singapore Market Only, Sipadan Water Village 5D4N for Only SGD1050, a saving of 40% off normal published price.

Package includes:

• 3 Nights @ Sipadan Water Village
• 1 Night in Semporna
• Airport meeting services in Tawau.
• Return land transfer from Tawau to Semporna / Semporna to Tawau.
• Return speedboat transfer from Semporna to Sipadan Water Village / Sipadan Water Village to Semporna.
• Twin share Water Cottage accommodation with private sundeck.
• Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• 3 boat dives daily with one dive per day to Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan Island
• Unlimited Mabul House Reef diving
• Weight, weight belt and tanks.

Please Note: Unused portion of the dives are not refundable and not transferable.

Find out more by emailing info@planetscuba.com.sg

Title: Chinese New Year Manado Group Trip (5D4N Manado Diving Only SGD590)
Location: Manado
Link out: Click here
Description: If you have been yearning for an exciting and unusual destination for your next dive holiday, your first choice should be Manado, a beautiful city on the northern tip of Sulawesi, the orchid-shaped island previously known as, \”Celebes\”. It Is south of the Philippines and sits astride the equator. Manado, the accessible travel destination, offers many unique and unmatched sea and land attractions. Especially fascinating are the dive sites with endless variety of dive scenarios.

You can dive from the flat reefs to dramatic drop-offs, experience drift or current dives as well as wreck and night dives. Each island is surrounded a white sandy beach with the breathtaking beauty of colorful shallow coral reef and magnificent deeper coral gardens. The water is usually calm and visibility often exceeds 30 m (I00 ft). The water temperature remains about 30ºC (84ºF) all year round. Excellent diving conditions can be found any time of the year.

The LA RASCASSE RESORT is located at Kalasey area east of Manado city. This exclusive resort 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.

Dive Packages include:
Airport Transfers (2 ways)
Room Accommodation (Twin-Share basis)
3 Meals per Day
3 Boat Dives per Day
Tanks & Air Fills
Weights
Dive Guides
Start Date: 2009-01-26
Start Time: 8:00
End Date: 2009-01-30
End Time: 17:00

We can now plan our diving holidays for 2009!!!

Airasia is having a “Absolute No Fuel Surcharge” promotion for all destinations (flying from KL).

Price for Bali, Banda Aceh, Phuket & Manado (rtn) starts from S$21!!!

Click here to find out more!

For diving packages, contact us.

22 September 2008, Saturday 5.30PM – Our old faithful “Fei-Lou” encountered some problems with her water pump, and began her descent. Thanks to the quick and nimble response of Planet Scuba’s experienced Divemasters and Instructors as well as Atlantis Bay Resorts boat staff, there were no casualties or loss of equipment. The rapid evacuation of all remaining crew, tanks, weights, dive equipment and personal belongings was achieved in under 3 minutes!

On the brightside, “Fei-Lou’s” coup de grace saw an influx of divers at Atlantis Bay House Reef the following day as many bade farewell to a once magnificent and majestic fishing boat who served her time with such loyalty and affection to all open water students taking their first leap into the water. The wreck now stands tall at 15m deep in the house reef..This means.. this dive site is suitable for OPEN WATER divers who get to experience their very first wreck dive.

As we contemplate the bereavement of our beloved boat, we would like to invite all divers and newcomers to visit her this season. Look out for “Fei-Lou” who still carries the Malaysian flag proud and mighty as she rest peacefully in her final grounds.

Fei-Lou wreck

Fei-Lou wreck

Fei-Lou

Fei-Lou

Title: Deepavali long weekend at Aur.
Location: Atlantis Bay Resort, P. Aur.
Description: 4D/3N with 10 dives*

Prices:
PADI Open Water Course @ S$ 680/=
PADI Advance Open Water Course @ S$580/=
Leisure diving @ S$420/= (without eqpt)

*Inclusive of 2 night dives, only for Advance Open Water certified divers.

Start Date: 2008-10-24
Start Time: 19:00
End Date: 2008-10-27
End Time: 21:30