What to Pack, What to Prioritise & How to Travel Like a Pro on Your Next Scuba Diving Trip What to Pack, What to Prioritise & How to Travel Like a Pro on Your Next Scuba Diving Trip Going on scuba diving trips  is one of life’s greatest joys. There's nothing quite like waking up early, sipping hotel coffee, and rolling your gear bag onto a boat that smells faintly of saltwater, neoprene and adventure. But let’s be honest — the packing part is where many divers start sweating

A fun and practical guide by Cuddlefish Divers 🐠 Introduction: When “Just Diving” Isn’t Enough Anymore If you think: “I want to explore something more exciting." You’re ready for the next stage of your diving journey. I f you’ve been diving for a while, you’ve probably had this moment: You finish a dive…You surface…And you think: “I want to explore something more exciting.” Maybe it’s deeper reefs.Maybe it’s wrecks.Maybe it’s currents, night dives, or simply wanting better b

By Cuddlefish Divers — where safety meets saltwater and smiles. Things you absolutely should not  do after diving including No-fly time and post-dive safety 🫧 The Golden Rule of Diving: What Goes Down Must Come Up Slowly Every diver knows the thrill of surfacing after a great dive — you’re salty, glowing, and hungry, maybe thinking about your next dive… or your next meal. But before you hop on a plane, order that beer, or rush to the spa, let’s talk about the things you abso

Not all travel insurance covers diving. Check the fine prints! Whether you’re planning a quick weekend dive, a Tioman getaway, or a liveaboard adventure in the Maldives, there’s one thing you should never  overlook — Travel Insurance for Divers . Most people buy travel insurance for flight delays or lost luggage. But divers face a unique world of risks — from decompression sickness and hyperbaric chamber treatments to lost equipment or emergency evacuation from a remote isla

By Cuddlefish Divers x HUX Scuba — your friendly dive-gear partners in Singapore. 🤿 The Big Question Every Diver Asks: “Should I Buy or Rent My Scuba Diving Gears?” You’ve just completed your Open Water certification (congrats!) and you’re hooked on diving. The next question hits fast — “Should I buy my own scuba diving gears… or keep renting from the dive shop? It’s a classic diver’s dilemma. Buying gives you freedom and comfort; renting keeps things simple and light. But h

When it comes to diving, few pieces of equipment are as critical to your safety  as your regulator. It’s the lifeline that delivers every breath underwater, quietly doing its job while you focus on marine wonders. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: regulators can fail silently  — and often, that failure begins with something as simple as skipping or delaying a service . Thorough inspection of regulator components during servicing ensures optimal performance and safety. Over

Learning Diving is more than just exploring the underwater world — it’s about responsibility, awareness, and respect for life beneath the surface. Keeping ratios small in our open water classes is key to our safety protocol. Our local student to instructor ratio is at 2:1 Recently, the global diving community was shaken by the tragic death of a 12-year-old trainee diver during a certification dive. What made this incident particularly alarming was not just the accident itself

Discover the beauty beneath our own backyard. An example of an eagle ray gliding in the water. Beneath the surface of Singapore’s waters...

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Scuba divers explore vibrant coral reefs and underwater shipwrecks with colorful fish in the blue waters in Bintan. Photo...

A quick check list on how you can help reduce Coral Bleaching. If you’ve ever descended onto a reef and thought: “Why does everything...

Travel insurance is easy to buy but don't forget to add in your extreme sports cover. Scuba diving opens up a whole new world beneath the...

On 24–25 September 2025, Vietnamese and international outlets reported a tragic incident off Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam: two...

Dive deeper, see clearer, and explore smarter — now available at Cuddlefish Divers. Front view - Garmin X30 Introduction In the world of...

When most divers think of Singapore, Pulau Hantu  often takes center stage as the go-to training ground. But just a little further south,...

By Cuddlefish Divers – Singapore’s local dive community Scuba diving in Singapore and across Southeast Asia is an unforgettable...

When most divers think about their environmental footprint, they picture plastics in the ocean, sunscreen chemicals, or fuel from boats....

When it comes to dive computers, there are “good enough” ones… and then there’s the Shearwater Perdix 2 Ti . This beast of a computer...

If you’ve ever dived Pulau Hantu or Tioman, you’ve probably seen them: dark, spiky, golf-ball sized creatures bristling with long...

If you’re looking for a dive computer that strikes the perfect balance between cutting-edge features  and diver-friendly usability , the...