Diving in Malaysia is suitable for all levels of divers as waters are generally calm and reefs are protected. The east coast of Peninsular Malaysia can be dived from March to September while diving in East Malaysia is year-round.
In the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, islands like Redang, Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Tenggol and Tioman are suitable for new divers but also attracts experienced divers. There are many scuba diving operators offering scuba diving packages in Malaysia available for new divers to take up short scuba diving certification courses like PADI openwater course and PADI advanced openwater diver course. There are many dive operators to choose from and stretches of healthy coral reef to explore as well as some pinnacles and shipwrecks. Scuba diving price in Malaysia differs from operator to operator, many of it with differences in duration of trip to the accommodation provided during the scuba diving trip.
These three islands probably contain the best dive sites in the whole of Malaysia. Sipadan Island is by far the best place to enjoy scuba diving in Malaysia. It is also not that easy to actually dive at because of the restricting rules that are in place (daily permit of 120 per day). There are many Sipadan diving package offered by scuba diving operators in Malaysia. They will be able to advise you the diving season in Sipadan Island, provide reviews from past experiences of divers and even offering package prices for scuba diving trips with stays at resorts. Mabul Island is known worldwide for its amazing muck diving conditions. Muck diving usually takes place on what at first glance might appear to be a desolate, often volcanic, sandy bottom. Still sound uninspiring? Give it a chance. Muck dives involve slowly and patiently exploring the black sand for the creatures and critters that make their home there. Many divers head over to Mabul Island when scuba diving in Malaysia to experience the muck diving, to uncover unusual, weird and wonderful marine life that grace the front cover of scuba diving magazines. Kapalai is a small sand bank, not that great for diving, but here you can find a very exclusive dive resort built on stilts.
A small island located north of the city of Sandakan in eastern Sabah, Malaysia. Lankayan has one luxurious dive resort and it’s all about diving and relaxing. Accommodation might be quite expensive for non-divers, they might be better off at numerous other islands. After Sipadan, Lankayan probably offers the best dive spots and diving conditions in Malaysia. Check out here for Lankayan Island dive resort rates and booking for more information.
Layang-Layang is not a tropical island per se. It is a concrete landing strip with one resort and a marine base, located on a big sand bank located just below sea level. Layang-Layang is located in a remote area, where the underwater world has not been affected by human beings. Corals are in pristine and undisturbed conditions. Layang-Layang is a place to see big species and big schools of fish. Due to the area being not affected by human activity, the dive site offers divers amazing views of the underwater world.
Though not as great as diving conditions at the nearby islands of Sipadan and Mabul, the area surrounding Mataking, Pom and Sibuan still offers quite a few amazing dive sites (especially Sibuan is known for great muck diving). Mataking is a wonderful place to stay. There is a very luxurious resort from where you can enjoy dive trips in the area. Check out Mataking Resort here for diving booking, diving packages and dive resort room rates at the luxurious Reef Dive Resort at Mataking Island.
Redang is the first island in the list that is not located in Borneo. Redang Island lies within the Terengganu Marine Park, nearby the city of Kuala Terengganu at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Other than the many islands that are suitable for diving near Terengganu, Redang Island offers great dive sites and perfect dive conditions. It is a great place to start with your diving adventure, as prices of a 4 day PADI course are very affordable. There are many dive operators offering attractive packages and rates for scuba diving courses like openwater diving course, advanced openwater diving course, and even specialty courses like PADI Deep Diver and PADI peak Performance Buoyancy courses. Redang cannot be visited between October and March because of the monsoon season.
Located between the more popular islands of Redang and Perhentian, the smaller island of Lang Tengah Island offers great diving opportunities. The island has a few nice resorts, and is also suitable for non-divers. Lang Tenggah Island cannot be visited between October and March because of the monsoon season. Check out Summerbaybooking for the diving package offered at Lang Tengah Island at attractive prices.
Tenggol Island is located at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It offers splendid diving conditions, but it is perhaps not suitable for beginners due to the currents that often play a big role in dives around the island. There are a few nice resorts on the island. Tenggol Island cannot be visited between October and March because of the monsoon season. Check out Tenggol.com for dive resort room rates. They also offer diving package for new divers. If you have any family members who are not keen on taking up scuba diving, they can even sign up for snorkeling trips with the many snorkeling packages available.
Diving conditions at Tioman are similar to the other popular islands at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. What is especially great about Tioman is that besides diving it is also a great place to do snorkeling, sunbathing and kayaking. The island is big enough to do numerous other fun activities. Tioman Island is definitely a place where a whole family can spend a short trip, with every member in the family finding a activity that suits them, to have a holiday well spent.
Fancy taking up diving course in Malaysia? Perhentian Island is the best island in Malaysia to do a diving course. The diving conditions are splendid for beginners, and there are many dive spots available to enjoy immediately after finishing the PADI openwater diving course. Perhentian has calm waters and an abundance of marine life. Besides diving it is probably one of the best islands for snorkeling, with shallow reefs with pretty nice corals and great marine life (also big fish and many turtles). At Perhentian prices for fun dives and for the diving course are probably the lowest in Malaysia. There are many packages offered at economical prices by dive operators in Malaysia for scuba diving in Perhentian Island, Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu is not only well-known for having one of the highest peak in South East Asia. Right opposite of the city of Kota Kinabalu in western Sabah (Borneo) lies the wonderful Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (TAR Marine Park). This area contains numerous dive sites that are definitely worth a visit. Dive schools mainly operate from out of Kota Kinabalu, though there are also a few that are located on the islands. These scuba diving operators offers many options with packages catered for all divers, ranging from new divers to the seasoned professional. Similar to Perhentian Island this is a great place to start diving by doing a 4 day PADI course as the dive conditions are optimal for beginners.
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