Scuba Diving in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the leading dive destinations of the world. Located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin where scientist believe the marine life of the pacific ocean evolved, From schooling hammerhead sharks, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles to the bizarre frogfish or ghost pipefish, there is always something to fascinate the diver. The variety of fishes, corals, and shells found in these waters are said to outshine even those found in the Pacific Islands. The diversity of the marine ecosystem here makes it an ideal location for underwater explorations.
For sheer beauty, Tioman is a magical spot, as is Redang Island. Both locations boast coral reefs of breathtaking majesty, and divers can glide through underwater caves, rifts, and passages of brilliant scenery. Of all the dive spots, there is one that stands on its own - Sipadan Island, off Sabah. With its deep waters, lush coral reefs, and vast array of deep ocean species, Sipadan was recognized as an underwater haven. Another such beauty in Sabah is Pulau Layang-layang (Island of the Swallows).
Almost all the islands in Malaysia cater for divers of all levels of experience - be it easy shore diving to advance wreck diving or technical diving. Operators engaged with technical diving are well equipped with portable emergency oxygen kits, special tank refilling equipment and other necessary facilities.
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Perhentian Islands Dive Sites
View Perhentian Island dive map Dive site name : Tokong Laut Tokong Laut is one of Perhentian Islands best dive sites. It's a pinnacle that just break the surface and drops underwater to 24 metres. The rocks are home to a vast amount of marince life. Pufferfish and boxfish are common here along side several species of anemonefish living amongst the vivid corals. Bigger pelagics are also often spotted including barracuda and tuna with large schools of snappers and fusiliers sweeping in and out of the formations. If you are lucky enough one can see whalesharks passing by this area.…Read More »
Redang Dive Sites
View Redang dive map Dive site name : Pulau Ekor Tebu Pulau Ekor Tebu is normally dived around the northern edge where boulders drop from the surface to 25 metres. There is an exquisite array of hard corals at this site, all jostling for that optimum light capturing position on the reef. This dive site is characterized by its fascinating underwater landscape. It offers good visibility and an excellent bottom topography. The rocks are covered with had corals formations including staghorn, table, brain and pore corals. Reefs fish including parrotfish, porcupine fish and pufferfish. Black spiny urchins, sea cucumbers and…Read More »
Sabah Dive Sites
View Sipadan dive map SIPADAN ISLAND Dive site name : Barracuda Point Barracuda Point is probably the most popular site at Sipadan. The visibility is pretty good here from anywhere 20 metres to 30 metres but currents can be unpredictable. Average depth is about 15 metres. Barracuda point is so named because of the large shoal of barracudas often found in this spot. Here on the shallower shelves, you can find quite a bit of coral rubble. Dive site name : Coral Gardens Coral Gardens, this is where divers usually ascend after making their way through the barracuda point. This…Read More »
