PADI 5 star dive center
Perhentian Island Kecil (Long Beach) Terengganu, Malaysia
WELCOME
Panorama Diver, located at Pulau Perhentian Kecil - Long Beach is a family-run-business that caters to backpackers, travelers, and holidaymakers who are looking for Fun Dives or Scuba Diving Courses together with clean, basic, low-budget rooms or dorms.Pulau Perhentian is located in the South China Sea 21 km from the coast of Kuala Besut, Terengganu. We have more than 20 dive spots that are suitable for all levels of experience.New divers can have a relaxing reef dive while be amazed by the brilliantly colored tropical fish and coral. Experienced divers can enjoy the freedom of spectacular reef diving, adventurous wreck diving, and deep dives in an extremely idyllic and laid back setting.
Bubblemaker
(1 Day)
RM250
Bubblemaker is a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water.What’s included?
o Take their first breaths underwater in water shallower than 2Meters/6Feet
o Learn about and use scuba diving equipment made for children - not adults
o Direct care and supervision of an experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o Free breakfast during dive day (8.30am – 11.30am) Bring snacks if you are doing the morning dive.
o And lots of funAfter trying this, it will boost their confidence and many kids are more interested to learn about the underwater world. Once they reach 10 years and older they are able to pursue certification by enrolling in a PADI Open Water Diver course as Junior Divers.IMPORTANT
A child must be 8 years old or older. Kids must be comfortable in the water, but no prior experience is necessary. Parental approval is required.Your Child’s Safety is Our Priority!
At all times your child will be in safe hands. Safety is paramount, we adhere to PADI standards and procedures. Our boats are equipped with First Aid kits and our qualified Instructors always bring a life ring with them and are trained in Emergency First Response.
Discover Scuba Dive
(1 Day)
RM250
Discovery Scuba Dive is NOT an actual scuba certification; it serves as a quick taster of what it is to dive in the Open Water. If you like it and want to do the Open Water Course, you can just upgrade this package after the first dive.What’s included?
o 1 x Discover Scuba Diving for beginners (Max depth 12 meters)
o All materials and equipment rental
o Experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o Free breakfast during dive day (8.30am – 11.30am) Bring snacks if you are doing the morning dive.IMPORTANT
Before enrolling in a scuba course, you should have basic swimming skills. It is important that you know how to swim without a life jacket and not be terrified and uncomfortable in the sea.
Discover Scuba Dive + Snorkeling
(2 Days)
RM350
Discovery Scuba Dive is NOT an actual scuba certification; it serves as a quick taster of what it is to dive in the Open Water. If you like it and want to do the Open Water Course, you can just upgrade this package after the first dive.What’s included?
o 1 x Discover Scuba Diving for beginners (Max depth 12 meters)
o 1 x Snorkeling trip that goes to 6 different sites; Turtle Point, 3 different Coral Gardens, Shark Point and Fishing Village for lunch (lunch not included in the price)
o All materials and equipment rental
o Experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o Free breakfast during dive day (8.30am – 11.30am) Bring snacks if you are doing the morning dive.
o AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the course.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.IMPORTANT
Before enrolling in a scuba course, you should have basic swimming skills. It is important that you know how to swim without a life jacket and not be terrified and uncomfortable in the sea.
PADI Open Water
(3.5 Days)
RM1280
The Open Water Course is the full entry-level certification course which allows divers to be certified for diving up to 18m or 60ft accompanied by a dive buddy or dive professional.What’s included?
o All materials and equipment rental
o e-Learning is mandatory for this course
o Experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o Free breakfast during dive days (8.30am – 11.30am) Bring snacks if you are doing the morning dive.
o AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the course.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.Schedule Example
Day One: Quick Review/Open Water Dive 1/Equipment Setup (10.45am to 5pm approx.)
Day Two: Confined Water Practice/Open Water Dive 2/Confined Water Practice (7.45am to 5pm)
Day Three: Open Water Dive 3/Open Water Dive 4 (7.45am to 5pm)The minimum days to complete this course is 3.5 days, it can’t be any shorter than that. If you are starting this course on the day you arrive, you need to be on the island before 10am and leave on the fourth day at 12pm or 4pm boat.IMPORTANT
Before enrolling in a scuba course, you should have basic swimming skills. It is important that you know how to swim without a life jacket and not be terrified and uncomfortable in the sea.
Coral Propagation Workshop (1 Day)
RM400
This short coral gardening workshop is an introductory level training program that teaches the participants basic techniques of Coral Propagation. This workshop helps point out the important procedures that lessen stress in the coral reefs.What’s included?
o Relevant materials and equipment rental
o Experienced Coral Propagation Trainer
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Please bring your own bottle for water refill)
o AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the course.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.Example Schedule
10am – 11am: Theory & Videos
11am – 12pm: Lunch
1pm – 5pm: Coral propagationCan I enroll?
1. Anyone aged 10 and above
2. Non-divers and diversWhat will I learn?
1. Introduction to Coral Propagation
2. Corals
3. Substrates
4. Tools and Equipment for Coral Propagation
5. Coral Propagation TechniquesCourse outcome
Receive a digital certificate of participation under Ocean Quest and Sea Shepherd.The workshop is conducted in Panorama Diver through our partnership with Ocean Quest - Sea Shepherd Dive.
Coral Propagation Course (2 Days)
RM1000
This is a 2-day comprehensive module in developing deeper understanding of the coral propagation techniques towards a common goal for rehabilitation and conservation.What’s included?
• 5 Coral Gardening Dives
• All relevant materials and equipment rental
• Experienced Coral Propagation Trainer
• Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
• AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the courseAccommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.Example Schedule
Day 1:
10.45am: videos
1.45pm: Dive 1 (Buoyancy check)Day 2:
7.45am: Dive 2 (Substrate collection)
10.45am: Dive 3 (Fragment collection)
1.45pm: Dive 4 (Propagation)Day 3:
7.45am: Dive 5 (Nursery development)Can I enroll?
Certified Divers ONLY. Minimum diving qualification is Open Water Diver with at least 15 logged dives. Those with less number of dives or have not been diving for over six (6) months are required to do a preliminary dive assessment with the trainer prior to the course. An extra RM180.What will I learn?
• Introduction to Coral Propagation
• Corals
• Substrates
• Tools & Equipment for Coral Propagation
• Coral Propagation Techniques
• Monitoring Techniques for Coral PropagationCourse outcome
1. Receive a digital certificate as a Coral Gardener under Ocean Quest and Sea Shepherd.
2. Participate in any of Ocean Quest - Sea Shepherd Dive on-going Coral restoration projects, and be ready to respond in case of disaster.
3. Continuing education towards becoming a trainer or follow the path of becoming part of the research/ exploration team.The course is conducted in Panorama Diver through our partnership with Ocean Quest - Sea Shepherd Dive.
PADI Advanced Open Water (2 Days)
RM1100
The Advanced Open Water Course is the next step on your scuba journey after Open Water and it allows you to dive 30m/100ft.There are 5 dives included in Advanced Open Water. The two which is compulsory is the Deep Dive and the Navigation Dive. The other available dives are Wreck Dive, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist, Drift Diver and Night Dive.What’s included?
o All materials and equipment rental
o e-Learning is mandatory for this course
o Experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o Free breakfast during dive days (8.30am – 11.30am) Please bring snacks if you are doing the morning dive.
o AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the course.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.Schedule Example
The minimum days to complete this course is 2 days, it can’t be any shorter than that. If you are starting this course on the day you arrive, you need to be on the island before 10am and leave on the fourth day at 12pm or 4pm boat.Requirements:
Open Water Diver CertificationIMPORTANT
When was your last dive and how many dives have you logged? If you have not been diving for more than 6 months, then you need to do a refresher before you start the package. An extra RM180.
PADI Rescue Diver (3 Days)
RM1100
The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills.Topics include:
• Self-rescue
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked divers
• Rescuing unresponsive diversWhat’s included?
o All materials and equipment rental
o e-Learning is mandatory for this course
o 4 dives
o Experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o Free breakfast during dive days (8.30am – 11.30am) Bring snacks if you are doing the morning dive.
o AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the course.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.Schedule Example
The minimum days to complete this course is 3 days, it can’t be any shorter than that. If you are starting this course on the day you arrive, you need to be on the island before 10am and leave on the fourth day at 12pm or 4pm boat.Requirements:
o Valid Emergency First Responder Certification**
o Advanced Open Water Diver Certification**IMPORTANT
When was your last dive and how many dives have you logged? If you have not been diving for more than 6 months, then you need to do a refresher before you start the package. An extra RM180.
Emergency First Responder (1 Day)
RM400
Emergency First Response training focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Course participants learn simple to follow steps for emergency care and practice applying skills in a non-stressful learning environment.What’s included?
o All materials and equipment rental
o Experienced PADI Instructor
o Free water refill and unlimited coffee & tea (Bring your own bottle for water refill)
o AC/FAN DORM is included in the price for free, ONLY for the duration of the course.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.
o For AC/FAN DORM, if the course is not completed in the time frame given an extra RM25 per night will be charge.
Divemaster Course
(6 weeks)
RM3850
The PADI Divemaster course is your first level of professional training. As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll lead others as you supervise scuba diving activities and assist with diver training. This will prepare you for your Instructor Development Course (IDC) if you choose to continue in the professional world.Requirements:
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Hold a minimum of Rescue Diver Certification.
• Hold a valid EFR Primary and Secondary Care (CPR & First Aid) completed within the last 24 months.
• A medical statement signed by a physician – Please write to us for the PADI Medical Questionnaire.
• Minimum of 40 logged dives before you start your PADI Divemaster Course/Internship.If you do not have the dive requirements, you can complete your courses and fun dives with us before starting your Divemaster Course/Internship.Divemaster Course
Complete your Divemaster course in 1.5 months with the price of RM3850 (excluding PADI fee).
Fun Dives
(Certified Divers)
We do 4 dives per day at 8.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm and 6.30pm (Night Dive). But we ask our divers to be at the shop 45 minutes before the dives.IMPORTANT
Let us know your certification level, the date of your last dive and how many dives have you logged. If you have not been diving for more than 6 months, then you will be required to do a refresher before you start the package. An extra RM180.
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning allows you to begin your dive education at your convenience, using your desktop, laptop or mobile device with internet connection.PADI eLearning lets you:
• Use videos, audio, graphics and text, plus short quizzes that let you gauge your progress, and then offers a review of anything you happen to miss.
• Access the material for one year, plus gain unlimited access to an online version of the course manual.
• Complete the theory in approximately 3-5 days.By completing the theory online, you will ONLY do a knowledge review and dive skills with a PADI Instructor when you arrive on the island. You will have more time to enjoy other activities on the island but the duration of the course remains the same.The PADI eLearning is compulsory for the Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver & Rescue Diver course.IMPORTANT
• MUST complete the eLearning before arriving.
• NEED to show a digital copy of your eRecord by emailing it to Panorama Diver.
• Each student must have their own email address. Families or friends cannot share one email.Make an eco-friendly choice by opting for PADI eLearning.
Accomodation
The accommodation is basic and low-budget beach-hut style fan rooms and dorms. All our fan rooms are double rooms. The AC Dorm has 20 beds and the Fan Dorms have 4 beds.Check in is at 12pm and check out is at 11.30am. Towels, toilet rolls and mosquito nets are provided in all fan rooms and dorms. You can leave your valuables in the safety box at reception.Pulau Perhentian has no main power; generators are used to supply power to the fan rooms and dorms which normally turn off from 8am-10am and 4pm-6.30pm.Accommodation
o FAN ROOMS are RM80 per night for the duration of the course.Panorama Diver only reserve rooms for those who are taking one of our Dive packages. For ROOM bookings only, please call Office: +60 19-960-8630 (Masron)
Getting Here
Boat transfers are NOT included. For boat transfer you can directly buy the ticket at the jetty in Kuala Besut. To reserve a boat transfer, you can book in advance with us and we can arrange for your boat transfer. There are boats from 7am until 6pm (depending on weather) every other hour to Long Beach, Perhentian Kecil. The boats leave the island to return to Kuala Besut Jetty at 8am, 12pm and 4pm daily.Walking from Long Beach Jetty you will see Panorama Diver first which is less than 100m. 50m down of Long Beach is where Panorama chalets and dorms are located.
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Contact Us
Panorama Diver
Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil,
Terengganu, Malaysia.Bookings and inquiries are done by email and whatsapp. We live on an island - reception can be quite unstable, please allow 24 hours to receive a reply.
Thank you
Please note that we aim to respond to all inquiries on a daily basis but please allow 24 hours to receive a reply.