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PULAU AUR ISLAND (DIVERS' LODGE)
(MALAYSIA)
 Malaysia
has many tropical islands with white sandy beaches and clear blue waters.
Offshore, 67km east of Mersing, Pulau Aur, is such a tropical paradise.
The tropical waters of Malaysia offer some of the world's best scuba
diving. This is a place endowed with some of the sport's best
possibilities: you can dive with whale sharks, hover around immense coral
gardens and walls, or dive on ominous and hulking shipwrecks.
 The
population is spread along the coastline in small kampongs of four to six
buildings. There are no roads or vehicles. The main industries of the
island are fishing and supporting the few dive resorts on the island. The
island is surrounded by warm crystal clear seas teaming with life.
Together
with Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang, Pulau Pinang en Rayners Rock and Pulau
Pemanggil which is 15km northwest of Pulau Aur, it belongs to the Johor
Marine Park. Most of the rocky islands are well forested and have isolated
coconut plantations. With deep, clear water, healthy corals and regular
encounters with large pelagic species, these islands have the potential to
become international diving locations
 Pulau
Aur has always been a stopover point for fishermen. With a supply of fresh
water and plenty of fish in the waters, a few later moved their families
to the island. However Aur was never the peaceful island as we see now.
The deep dark secrets of the wild days are only beginning to unravel
within the historic data collected from salvaged treasures hoisted from
sunken Chinese junks, sailboats and old merchants ships found shattered in
its watery grave.
The
Accommodation is basic at the island but the room do have
air-conditioning, with attached bathrooms and is clean.
All meals
are provided in the dive package . Delicious Oriental and Western food
prepared by the local staffs throughout your whole trip. Beer and Soft
Drinks are available over the counter for a minimal fee.
The dive
facility is built by diver for diver! Big custom built dive boat fitted
with all necessary tank racks, platform , spacious dive deck for easy
suiting up of gear and even has a sun deck for you to relax. All boats and
the resort are equipped with oxygen bottles.
ITINERARY
Friday
1900hrs Meet at Waikiki Dive
Centre (Check Equipment)
2000hrs Depart for Mersing
Jetty (Stop over for Snacks)
2400hrs Reach Mersing for
transfer to Boat to Pulau Aur
Saturday
0400hrs Reach Pulau Aur (Check
In Resort)
3 Day Dives
1 Night Dive (Minimum Advance
Certification)
Full board, overnight stay at
Pulau Aur
Sunday
2 Morning Dives
1230hrs Leave for Mersing
1700hrs Transfer to van for
Singapore
2130hrs Reach Waikiki Dive
Centre
Includes:
2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1
Dinner, free flow drinking water, coffee, and tea, Air-conditioned
Accommodation with Attached Bathroom, Transportation costs, Boat and Land
Transfer Fees, Use of Dive Boat, Use of Tanks and Weights, Dive Guide
Excludes:
Equipment
rental
Cost:- Diver $300
Non- Diver $230
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