Perhentian / Redang Dive Operators

[jules_s13]

Hi all...

I am planning to take an AOW course in Perhentian or Redang some time in the next couple of months. I was wondering if anyone who has been there might have some recommendations on dive operators.

I have been to the PADI website and found a number of PADI 'registered' operators in Perhentian and Redang. Would anyone have any personal experience to share?

Thanks a bunch.
Julian

 

[wandernsoul]

I would vote for Flora Bay on Pulau Besar. Very knowledgeable staff, great operation.

 

[Ozt]

I did my DMT at Watercolours on Perhentian Besar and had a great 6 weeks there. The staff are very friendly, knowledgable and experienced.

I am spending a few days on Redang at the end of this month. I'm also looking for advice regarding dive centres on Redang. Is there anyone you recommend? I am staying at Coral Redang. Is it possible to just check out the dive centres when I arrive on the island? Does anyone know how many dive centres can be reached by walking from Coral Redang?

 

[Bombarie]

Got my certification at Watercolours, Perhentian Besar as well in spring 2002. Instructor was a German guy by the name Christian Baum who at the time also run the dive operation at Watercolours (its a small Swiss owned resort - funky little huts on the beach, really nice and quite affordable (think USD 25 per night)).

Chris is a nice guy and teaches with German "grundigkeit" - he will teach you well.

The dive team at Watercolours was really nice - funky bunch of European, US and Korean divemasters. We had a great time there - and diving is nice too.

And you can snorkel with the blacktips in the front of the resort in the evening....

 

[jiveturkey]

I don't know about dive instruction but I was treated well at Coral Redang. The staff was professional and they have a great boat. I was there during high season but still managed several dives where I was the only nonstaff member on board.

 

[Ozt]

Thanks for that jiveturkey. I'll check out coral redang when I get there. I hope they aren't too busy and I can just jump on a boat. Any recommendations for dive sites on redang? I'm only there for 4 days.

 

[dandan]

For Perhentian Isle, I recommend Coral Sky Divers at small isle. I am very impressed with their professionalism. Had introduced a couple of frens to learn with them, feedback had been positive.
For Redang Isle, frens had recommend The Divers Den..
Have fun