Scuba Diving in Borneo, Indonesia around Sangalaki and to Kakaban, Maratua & Samama and see Mantas, Turtles, Sharks...

In March 2009 Rainbow Divers are planning to hold the 1^st ever PADI IDC at Sangalaki Dive Lodge, Borneo. This will be an exclusive program for a maximum of 15 candidates over 15 days by PADI Course Directors Jeremy Stein & Grant Martin.

 

Sangalaki offers truly world-class diving from a tiny Tropical Rainforest Island surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches. Mantas play every day, as do the Turtles; 20-30 lay their eggs on the Island each night! The gorgeous hard & soft corals are home to most of the world’s most colourful marine life! (check out www.sangalaki.net)

 

The IDC will be run over 13 days, including the EFRI course, followed by a 2 day IE.

 

Accommodation is in twin share chalets on the beach. The main Dive Lodge, the beach and the Ocean will be the classrooms for the program! The Candidates & Instructors will have the Island exclusively!

 

The cost of this unique experience is US$10,000. This includes transfers from Berau to the Island, 15 nights full board, all PADI & EFR fees, souvenir clothing, a day trip diving at Kakaban and it’s world famous Jellyfish Lake and a 2^nd IDC & IE free, in Vietnam, in the unlikely event you fail part of the IE.

 

It is recommended that you obtain all the required Manuals & Materials before arriving, as independent study & knowledge reviews are essential before the IDC starts.

 

IDC Staff Candidates are also welcome at the same price. Existing IDCS & MIs can  join this learning ‘extravaganza’ for $7,500.

 

Should you wish to arrive on the Island before, or stay after, a discounted rate of $200 per person per night, including meals & 3 dives, will be applied!

 

We have received several confirmed bookings already, so if interested, please email jeremy @ sangalaki.net for further details.

 

IDCs are also held at Rainbow Divers in Nha Trang, Vietnam every 8 weeks. For more details contact grant @ divevietnam.com

 

 

The Asia Dive Exhibition (ADEX) was held last week in Singapore.

Sangalaki Dive Lodge shared a stand with their sister company, Rainbow Divers-Vietnam. The show was a huge success with much interest shown in both destinations.

For further information about staying & diving at Sangalaki Dive Lodge please contact jeremy @ sangalaki.net

For diving & PADI courses in Vietnam, graham @ divevietnam.com

For details on residential Divemaster courses & IDCs in Vietnam, contact grant @ divevietnam.com

Photos of old friends on the ADEX stand:

 Caro, Jeremy, Ron & Susan Shaw (Divegearusa.com)

        Jeremy, Caro & Hans Ullrich (PADI RM)

          Susan & Mike Holme (PADI Asia Pacific)

   Caro & Tim Hochgrebe (underwater.com.au)

Diving in Phu Quoc Island is coming to the end of the season. However, the good news is that this marks the new seasons on Con Dao Island, Whale Island & in Hoi An.

For more details contact info @ divevietnam.com or check out their website www.divevietnam.com

Our Internet server and webmail accounts have recently been changed and unfortunately all previous details have been lost!

If you had sent an enquiry to us and are still awaiting feedback, please resend to jeremy @ sangalaki.net

We'll soon have a satelite link on the Island which will help considerably!

We have the pleasure to introduce the new website design and content, you are welcome to send us any feedback. 

Due to the continuing fluctuations with the US$ please check the website for any changes in prices or contact info_at_sangalaki.net for current rates.

We guarantee not to change rates after a deposit has been paid confirming a reservation.

For a limited period, Sangalaki Dive Lodge is offering an exclusive 30 day residential Divemaster Course for US$7,500. Couples sharing a double or twin room just $6,250 each.

The Course includes up to 30 nights accom, all meals, a minimum of 50 dives, transfers to & from the Island & 5 PADI Specialities (Deep, Night, Nav, Nitrox & Nudibranch).

Maximum intake per month is 4 students and they will be taught by PADI Course Director Jeremy Stein.

Applications confirming PADI Rescue Diver certified, with brief CV & profile photo to jeremy_at_sangalaki.net

Students who are Open Water or Advanced certified may also apply. However, price & duration increase; 1 week & $1,500 for each additional Course.

Sangalaki Dive Lodge is delighted to become a DAN AP Corporate Sponsor.

Exclusive 30 Day insurance cover is now available for all our divers. Simply click on the link on the 'Diving & Courses' page, complete & fax to DAN AP.

Although we practice safe diving, because of the remote location of the Island Resort, we recommend all divers to carry this Insurance. For just AU$16, it's silly not to!!