guys , im interested to do diving course this november?
i want to do open water diving course , but i heard there will be monsoon in perhentian , redang and tioman .
i m planning to do the course in sabah.
do any of you have go through the course for open water diving course at pulau gaya?

do u have any information centre based in kk? not planning to stay at pulau gaya .how much will be the total cost , i already go through most of the web , is it true cost will be around 1340 if at kk ?
tried inquiry for mabul , the flight tix almost double than kk , thats why i prefer kk now .
so what's the total budget require if in thai and indonesia?
prefer to be below 2k including accomodation , flight , and course

i dont have long run time bro , the reason i can only do in november , signing off this november , im onboard a ship since august lastyear , contract end 1st november .
i m trying my best to do in november or december .i have to go back for long run by jan or maybe december .sadlife

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Added on July 20, 2012, 7:21 pmwho is ms peggy? can please forward me to her?

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Added on July 20, 2012, 7:23 pmwow ! really good price! thanks for the info . i jump into acheh water bfore , help to clean my ship propeller , dive into 4m deep without any ba .


This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Jul 20 2012, 07:23 PM

we hired some local fishermen to dive n clean the propeller , but you know la they dont do work properly if nobody inspect it ..
so i join that guy on behalf of my ship to make sure the propeller is clean and everything is done accordingly .

sound like you need to go for swim class first

mean if i do the confine dive course here in klang valley , where usually there go for the dive?
so this will shorten the course time at dive location right?

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Added on July 22, 2012, 8:20 pmsame goes to me men , im looking for friend to go with me this november , but if non of my friend is going , im going to take the course alone , but im sure we can make friends there!

This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Jul 22 2012, 08:20 PM

[quote=munkeyflo,Jul 22 2012, 11:30 PM]
November is kinda like off peak time for OW students cause as we all know, most of the islands are close. Some dive centers will tell you to do the theory and confine water then go to island only in march or so when the islands open for business again. Where you go will depend on the instructor and also how big your group is. Usually it's perhentian, redang, Tioman and Lang tengah. Check with the dive center to be sure. Some will let you choose where you wanna go.

Yes it will definitely shorten the trip. 3D2N will be enough for your certification dive with an additional leisure dive. You will also get to laze around the beach and enjoy the seaside instead of staring at books and videos all day long trying to get everything stuffed into your brain for the OW theory exam.

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Added on July 22, 2012, 11:31 pmBtw, you can check out langkawi as well. They are open all year long.

thanks for the info. im kinda rush ,i only have november and december .
yearp will consider langkawi .currently my option is kk or sipadan.
any dive centre here provide confine here and then go to kk or sipadan for the dive?

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Added on July 23, 2012, 12:36 am[quote=cynnz,Jul 23 2012, 12:28 AM]
yea i think to know how to swim in the sea before taking OWC will be better..or else i might freak out in the water..

when u took ur OWC last time, u r already a good swimmer?
where do u plan to go this november? u can swim well?
hmmm i know how to swim only in the swimming pool whereby i can step the pool ground ... thats why im not afraid..i have not been to any swimming pool which is deeper than my height...the pool at my condo is only 1.4m deep...

in the sea, i have never tried floating without a life jacket...with a life jacket also i feel scared to go too far / deep...LOL... chicken..hahaha

water confident in terms of sea water? coz i find that sea water is so much harder to swim compare to pool...right...and yea i dont have stamina too..cant even swim a full lap in the pool...haha...

u went alone last time? Mabul island must be a really nice place hmmm..u did both your theory and water practise there? or theory in kl then only go there?

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planning to do in kk or sipadan ..im a seaman , its compulsory for seaman to know how to swim . marine department requirement

This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Jul 23 2012, 12:36 AM

u do in sipadan?where do u stay?semporna or mabul? or on sipadan itself? ..lol dont envy us , we learn to swim for survival

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Added on July 23, 2012, 12:25 pmthanks for the info , hope u can provide me information of ur instructor ..where's ur instructor centre?

This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Jul 23 2012, 12:25 PM

thanks for the advice ..
currently i get rm1380 for mabul budget + the dive course including all the transport and meal!
except the flight and transport from airport to the jetty and 1 day stay at hotel nearby the jetty!

yea , the person also offer me to stay at dragon in 1 day before depart from jetty and a day bfore depart from tawau airport

this it the copy of the email :
Dear Danial

Your email is very much appreciated

please consider :

Open Water Course + 3 nights + boat : RM 1340 per person includes:
•PADI advance open water : RM 950 per person includes :
•5 confined water dives

•4 open water dives

•dive equipment

•book and certification

•Log Book : RM 20 per person

•3 nights accommodation in twin sharing room : RM 90 x 3 nights : RM 270

•all meals are included except for carbonated drink and alcohol

•boat transfer based on schedule : RM 100

•Semporna to Mabul : 8 am

•Mabul to Semporna : 4 pm

Payment :

•Total Bill : RM 1340 per person
•Deposit should be made : RM 300 per person
•remaining balance should be paid upon arrival : RM 1040 per person
Whats Not Included :

•Jetty Fee is compulsory due to local government policy : RM 10 per person

•Airport Transfer : Tawau Airport - Semporna :

•RM 80 per car per way at day time

•RM 100 per car per way after 6 pm

•Missing the boat transfer leaves you with 2 options either :

•Stay a night in Semporna at your own costs and leaving to mabul the next day at 8 am

•Go to mabul backpackers directly at any day time : additional RM 50 per person per way
Notes
• Please be informed that we have 2 operators leaving to sipadan. If the permits approved from Mabul, then it is convenient . But if the permits approved from semporna, then you have to wake up at 530 am to catch boat to semporna then to sipadan. Kindly informed that we do not have authorities to book in advance where it leaves, but we may guaranteed sipadan dives for sure
•Sipadan Permit that is already confirmed
is non transferable and non refundable •Minimum Qualification for Diving Package : padi open water diver or equivalent
•Bank surcharge :
• 3 % bank surcharge is applied via credit card for the deposit
•5 % bank surcharge is applied via credit card for settling the remaining balance upon arrival
•No refund for deposit made
•Airport Pick Up, If requested, it would be still charged even if it is unused. Any delay of flight, we wont be responsible unless we are already notified
•Please be aware that we only have one schedule for boat transfer :
•Semporna to Mabul : 8 am
•Mabul to Semporna : 4 pm
•All courses ( e.g : open water course, Advance open water course) will be conducted around mabul and kapalai. Should you wish to go to Sipadan, there will be additional RM 700 for 3 dives around sipadan, dive equipment, boat transfer to sipadan, sipadan marine park permit and packed lunch + water . - please read carefully your package , if it is mentioning sipadan, then it is included. But if not, please inquire for sipadan dives

•Diving and snorkeling equipment is only provided during the diving and snorkeling session . using it out of the session will be charged

Reservation
• Should you proceed to a reservation , please complete the form attached and kindly arrange deposit accordingly


regards

from sipadandivers

finally i get a better offer from scuba junkie! will be staying on mabul island resort

rates based on twin share
2 nights semporna RM60 inc breakfast
4 nights Mabul ensuite fan RM460 inc all meals
3 day Open Water Course RM950
8am transfer Semporna - Mabul FREE as doing course same day
4pm transfer Mabul - Semporna RM50

Total per person: RM1520

nice offer right?

refer to my post when r u planning to do?

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Added on July 27, 2012, 6:11 pmis the resort nice? what kind off facility they have?

This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Jul 27 2012, 06:11 PM

thanks for the info! i spare 1 extra day staying there after the course..now i feel excited

hahaa , i know about this seafood thing , i went to sipadan in 2003 or 2002 before , they dont serve seafood..lol

is it true , its good to dive at tioman in august - early november , the visibility is not restricted?

bro , what type of attire should i bring for the open water course?

thanks for the info guys! i finally decided to go to tioman instead of mabul .. tioman offer me rm1350 per person at salang indah , 5d 4n accommodation .the best part it , 2 person are doing the diving course and take the diving course , but the room is 2 queen size bed , can be friends with us to enjoy the island

monsoon season already start in september ? how's the condition in tioman end of september? iread the divetioman web , it said that the water will be very clear august-november?

hahaha! ok , i was worry ..book for my course 24-28th september

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Added on August 27, 2012, 7:52 pmhahaha! ok , i was worry ..book for my course 24-28th september

This post has been edited by zizdnyll: Aug 27 2012, 07:52 PM