What Gill Divers does

Gill Divers Pte. Ltd. is a privately held, Singapore-incorporated scuba diving education and service company founded in 2003 (ROC: 200408058N), operating a dive center and retail store at 37 Hongkong Street, Singapore, with a secondary back office at 24 Industrial Road. The company is an SSI (Scuba Schools International) certified facility and delivers a vertically integrated curriculum spanning entry-level courses (Try Scuba, Open Water Diver, Scuba Ranger for children aged 8–12, Snorkel Diver), specialty certifications (Enriched Air Nitrox, React Right emergency training, Perfect Buoyancy, Deep, Wreck, Night, Navigation, Search and Recovery, Underwater Photography, and marine ecology specialties), professional career-pathway programs (Divemaster, Dive Guide, Assistant Instructor, full Instructor ratings), and technical/extended-range certifications (Rebreather, Extended Range, Technical Extended Range, Wreck Penetration, Hypoxic Trimix, Gas Blender).

The business operates five revenue streams: (i) diving courses and certifications at one-time unit prices ranging from SGD 149 (Try Scuba) to SGD 1,349+ (advanced technical); (ii) equipment rental at SGD 40/day for full sets with individual items SGD 3–15; (iii) equipment retail via a separate e-commerce storefront at diveshop.com.sg carrying brands such as Scubapro, Mares, Suunto, Poseidon, Cressi, Bare, Apollo, Aquatec, Apeks, Aqua Lung, Ocean Reef, and Seac Sub; (iv) equipment servicing and repair; and (v) dive travel packages (typically SGD 199 to over SGD 1,800) to destinations across Malaysia, Indonesia (Bali/Tulamben, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Lembeh), Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Fiji, and local Singapore sites including Pulau Hantu. Travel inventory is delivered via partnerships with ~18 regional resorts and liveaboards, with two core assets — Pebble & Fins Bali Dive Resort (mutual strategic partner) and the MV Nautica liveaboard (operated with Nautica Diving).

Customer acquisition is multi-channel: the gilldivers.com website as primary platform, supplemented by WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger for booking, Facebook and Instagram for community engagement, email newsletter, and the diver.sg content blog. Customer segments are horizontal and B2C: beginner and recreational divers, families with children, aspiring dive professionals, experienced divers seeking organized travel, and equipment buyers/renters. The company also operates an adjacent Ebike & Bicycle retail line at ekolife.asia, signaling modest tangential diversification. Ownership is independent with no disclosed investors, parent company, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Gill Divers

Legal name

Gill Divers Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://gilldivers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gill Divers is a privately held Singapore SSI-certified dive school and shop founded in 2003, offering scuba certification courses (beginner through technical), equipment retail/rental/repair, and organized dive trips across Asia via partner resorts and its own MV Nautica liveaboard.

Ownership category

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Product category

Scuba Diving Education and Dive Travel

akta.pro primary industry

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD), Diving & Snorkeling Retail (Scuba Gear) (CRAMAIAF), Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC)

Keywords

• Scuba diving courses
• SSI dive certification
• Dive travel packages
• Scuba equipment rental
• Liveaboard dive trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Diving Courses and Certification: Revenue from SSI-certified scuba diving courses ranging from entry-level (Try Scuba, Open Water Diver) to professional levels (Divemaster, Instructor). Courses are priced individually and include theory, pool sessions, and open-water dive trips with accommodation and meals.
2. Equipment Rental: Daily rental of scuba equipment including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt, and torches. Full set rental is available at $40/day with individual item rates ranging from $3 to $15 per day.
3. Dive Travel and Trip Packages: Organized dive trips to destinations across Asia (Bali, Tioman, Sipadan, Maldives, etc.) with bundled pricing that includes accommodation, meals, guided dives, tanks, weights, and transfers. Prices vary by destination and duration.
4. Equipment Retail: Online equipment store (diveshop.com.sg) selling scuba gear from brands such as Scubapro, Mares, Poseidon, Suunto, Zeagle, Halcyon, Gull, Tusa, Aropec, and others. Equipment sales are one-time transactions.
5. Equipment Servicing and Repair: Repair and maintenance services for scuba equipment, including annual servicing and pressure testing for major dive gear brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gill Divers is a Singapore-based SSI-certified scuba diving school and dive travel operator offering structured training from beginner Try Scuba through professional Divemaster and Instructor certifications. The company runs organized dive trips across Asia-Pacific (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Singapore) via its MV Nautica liveaboard and partner resorts, and sells, rents, and services scuba equipment through its Hongkong Street retail store and diveshop.com.sg online shop.

Product overview

Gill Divers is a Singapore-based scuba diving service company operating since 2003, offering a comprehensive portfolio of SSI-certified diving education and experiences. The core offerings include Basic Dive Courses (Open Water Diver, Try Scuba, Scuba Ranger for children, Snorkel Diver), Specialty Dive Courses (Enriched Air Nitrox, React Right emergency training, Deep/Wreck/Night diving, underwater photography, and marine ecology programs), Professional Dive Courses (Divemaster, Dive Guide, and instructor-level certifications), and Technical Extended Range Courses (Rebreather, Extended Range, Wreck Penetration). The company operates Dive Trips to Malaysia, Indonesia (including Bali), Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, and Singapore destinations via shore dives and MV Nautica liveaboard. Equipment services include rental (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins, Mask, full sets), servicing and repair, plus an online store at diveshop.com.sg. The company also partners with Pebble & Fins Bali Dive Resort for integrated dive holidays. Together, these products form a complete diving ecosystem from beginner certification through professional career development, combined with global dive travel experiences and equipment support services.

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Products and services

• Basic Dive Courses Entry-level SSI-certified scuba diving courses including Open Water Diver, Try Scuba, Scuba Diver, Snorkel Diver, Advanced Adventurer, and Scuba Ranger (children aged 8-12). Designed for individuals new to scuba diving seeking foundational skills, certification, and introductory open-water experience.
• Specialty Dive Courses SSI specialty courses including Enriched Air Nitrox, React Right emergency training, Perfect Buoyancy, Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Night Diving, Navigation, Search and Recovery, Underwater Photography, and marine ecology programs (Fish, Coral, Marine, Sea Turtle, Shark). Intended for certified divers seeking to expand skills for specific environments.
• Professional Dive Courses Career-focused dive programs including Divemaster, Dive Guide, Dive Control Specialist, Training Specialist, and instructor-level certifications (Open Water Instructor, Specialty Instructor, Advanced Open Water Instructor, Divemaster Instructor, Instructor Trainer). For divers pursuing professional careers as dive leaders and educators.
• Technical and Extended Range Dive Courses Advanced technical diving certifications including Rebreather, Extended Range, Technical Extended Range, Extended Range Nitrox, Wreck Penetration, Hypoxic Trimix, and Gas Blender. For experienced divers preparing for deep and technical diving beyond recreational limits.
• Equipment Rental Daily rental of scuba equipment including BCD (SGD 15/day), Regulator (SGD 15/day), Wetsuit (SGD 10/day), Fins (SGD 12/day), Mask (SGD 8/day), Snorkel (SGD 3/day), Weight Belt, Weights, Dive Torch, and full equipment sets (SGD 40/day). For divers needing gear for courses or dive trips.
• Equipment Servicing and Repair Repair, annual servicing, and pressure testing for major dive equipment brands using specialized tools. For divers requiring professional maintenance to keep regulators, BCDs, and other gear in working condition.
• Online Dive Shop E-commerce retail platform (diveshop.com.sg) selling scuba diving equipment and accessories from brands including Cressi, Bare, Apollo, Aquatec, Aqua Lung, Apeks, Poseidon, Mares, Scubapro, Ocean Reef, Seac Sub, and Suunto. Offers regulators, BCDs, masks, fins, dive computers, snorkels, and dive bags for purchase.
• Dive Trips to Malaysia Guided dive excursions to Malaysian destinations including Tioman, Sipadan, Perhentian, Redang, Tenggol, Layang Layang, Dayang, and Mataking. Bundles typically include accommodation, meals, guided dives, tanks, weights, and transfers.
• Dive Trips to Indonesia Guided dive excursions to Indonesian destinations including Bali (Tulamben, Kubu, Nusa Penida, Amed, Padang Bai, Menjangan), Bintan, Manado, Raja Ampat, Lembeh, and Komodo, featuring wreck diving and marine biodiversity.
• Dive Trips to Thailand Guided dive excursions to Thai destinations including Phuket, Similan Islands, Koh Tao, and Krabi, including whale shark diving season.
• Dive Trips to Philippines Guided dive excursions to Philippine destinations including Malapascua, Anilao, Puerto Galera, Bohol, Cebu, El Nido, Tubbataha, and Apo Reef, featuring thresher sharks and macro marine life.
• Maldives Dive Trips Guided dive excursions to the Maldives featuring manta rays, sharks, turtles, and pristine coral reefs, with liveaboard options including Maldives Classic and Maldives South routes via MY Sachika.
• Singapore Dive Trips Local Singapore dive excursions including Pulau Hantu macro photography trips starting from SGD 199, plus MV Nautica weekend liveaboard departures.
• MV Nautica Liveaboard Company-operated liveaboard vessel MV Nautica sailing from Punggol Marina Country Club to Southern Riau Islands, Tioman, and Anambas. All-inclusive packages with on-board accommodation, meals, and guided dives for weekend and multi-day dive trips.
• Pebble & Fins Bali Dive Resort Packages Integrated dive holiday packages at Pebble & Fins beach resort in Tulamben, North Bali, near the USS Liberty Wreck. Packages include 4D3N and 5D4N options with accommodation, meals, guided dives at Kubu Wreck and Tulamben, and Open Water course availability.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pebble & Fins Bali Dive ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPebble & Fins beach resort in Tulamben, North Bali serves as the base for Gill Divers' Bali-based Open Water courses and dive trip packages. The resort features beachfront accommodation, a restaurant, swimming pool, and SPA. Gill Divers organizes 4D3N and 5D4N Bali diving packages at this property, including dives at Kubu Wreck and Tulamben.
• Matahari Tulamben ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner resort for Bali North dive trips, particularly Tulamben area dive excursions.
• Two Fish Divers (Bali)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBali South dive trip operator partner, conducting regular bi-monthly 4D3N dive packages from Bali South locations.
• MV Nautica / Nautica DivingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMV Nautica liveaboard vessel operated in partnership with Nautica Diving. Sails from Punggol Marina Country Club to Southern Riau Islands, Tioman, and Anambas. Provides all-inclusive dive trip experience with accommodation, meals, and guided dives.
• Cocotinos Lembeh ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Lembeh Strait dive trips in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. 6D5N packages offered in January and December.
• Thresher Shark Divers (Malapascua)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner dive operator for Malapascua, Philippines trips. 5D4N packages focused on thresher shark diving at Monad Shoal.
• Borneo Divers Mabul ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Sipadan diving trips in Sabah, Malaysia. 6D5N packages offered in June.
• Avillion Resort (Layang Layang)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Layang Layang dive trips. 6D5N packages with 1 night in Kota Kinabalu (KK) included.
• Flora Bay Resort (Perhentian)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Perhentian Islands dive trips in Malaysia. 4D3N packages offered in April and May.
• Freedom Dolphin (Phuket)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner dive operator for Phuket, Thailand dive trips. 6D5N packages offered in February.
• Solitude Adventurer Liveaboard (Komodo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner liveaboard for Komodo dive trips in Indonesia. 8D7N packages offered in July.
• Volivoli Resort (Fiji)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Fiji dive trips. 5D4N packages offered in August and November.
• Tenggol Coral Beach (Tenggol)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Tenggol Island dive trips in Malaysia. 4D3N packages offered in August.
• Mega Explorer Liveaboard (Anambas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner liveaboard for Anambas Islands dive trips. 3D2N and 5D4N packages.
• Lumba Lumba (Pulau Weh)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner operator for Pulau Weh dive trips in Indonesia. 6D5N packages offered in September.
• Baywatch Diving and Fun Centre (Bohol)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner dive operator for Bohol, Philippines dive trips. 5D4N packages offered in October.
• Aquatica Dive Resort (Timor Leste)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Timor Leste dive trips. 8D7N packages offered in October.
• Pier Uno Dive Resort (Anilao)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner resort for Anilao, Philippines dive trips. 6D5N packages offered in December.
• MY Sachika (Maldives)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner liveaboard for Maldives dive trips. 8D7N packages offered in March, May, and August to Maldives Classic and Maldives South routes.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PADI: World's largest recreational diver certification body, the principal competitor to SSI (Gill Divers' own training partner). PADI itself doesn't operate storefronts but sets the curriculum and ecosystem in which dive centers like Gill Divers compete for trainee market share.

Direct peers

• Two Fish Divers: Multi-location SSI/PADI dive center chain operating across Indonesia with the same offering structure as Gill Divers: certification courses from beginner through professional, equipment retail, and organized dive trips to Bali, Komodo, Gili, and beyond. Operates resort partnerships rather than owning its own liveaboard.
• Murex Dive Resort: North Sulawesi PADI 5* dive resort running full certification courses from beginner to instructor, equipment retail, and dive trips to Bunaken and the Lembeh Strait. Comparable mix of training + accommodation + organized boat diving to Gill Divers' Indonesia trips.
• Big Blue Diving: Long-established Thai dive school with locations in Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bali offering identical course-and-trip bundles (Open Water through professional), plus gear rental and retail. Closely matches Gill Divers on curriculum depth and Asia-wide trip footprint.
• Oceans 5 Gili Islands: PADI/SSI dive resort on Gili Trawangan combining PADI/PADI 5* training, equipment sales, dive trips and on-site accommodation. Comparable operating model to Gill Divers with bundled training-plus-accommodation trips and a resort base.
• New Heaven Dive School: Koh Tao-based SSI/PADI dive school offering Open Water through professional certifications plus dive trips and equipment rental/retail. Closely comparable course-first business with strong community/word-of-mouth referral model.
• Borneo Divers Mabul Resort: Sabah-based PADI 5* dive center and resort operator running courses from beginner to instructor level, equipment retail, and Sipadan/Mabul dive packages. Direct analogy to Gill Divers' Malaysia-leg product (Sipadan, Mabul) and bundled resort trips.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gill-divers

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Investors

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