Pulau Hantu

Singapore's macro haven with diverse corals and rich marine life.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a captivating underwater experience centered around Pulau Hantu, located approximately half an hour by boat from Singapore. The area is renowned for its diverse coral formations, including the striking mushroom corals that dominate the reef structure. A wide array of marine life can be observed here, ranging from common species like clownfish and angelfish to more elusive creatures such as sea turtles, nurse sharks, batfish, cuttlefish, and occasionally rare finds like the giant clam or seahorse. Macro enthusiasts will particularly appreciate this location, with opportunities to observe a variety of invertebrates, including flatworms, sea horses, blue dragons, dancing sweetlips (juveniles), and various beautiful sea slugs. The site’s appeal extends to those seeking close encounters with marine life.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

clownfishangelfishsea turtlenurse sharkbatfishcuttlefishseahorseflatwormblue dragonsea slugmushroom coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow maximum depth and generally calm conditions suit all divers.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.9°C

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