Diving in Malaysia is a great experience for new divers and experienced divers alike. The warm tropical waters mean a pleasant dive experience with exposure suits no more than 3mm. World-famous destinations like Sipadan, Layang Layang, top the list of dive destinations visited by tourists and divers all over the world. There are, however, many hidden gems in Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia, with her varied diving spots on various islands and in the closest proximity to the coast of Singapore, naturally makes for a good route selection.
Focusing our sights on Peninsular Malaysia, where traveling time is short and diving opportunities abound with pelagics and critters. The string of islands in Peninsular Malaysia has remained a favorite amongst local Malaysian divers because of the variety of dive sites that are available. The famed island of Redang, where it is propelled to fame by the success of the movie franchise and lesser-known counterparts to divers outside of Malaysia; Tenggol Island, Bidong Island, Gem Island. And of course, you have Tioman Island, where her reputation has stood uncontested for decades. There is, also, Pulau Dayang and Pulau Aur, two well-kept secrets only known by locals.
What could one expect from these dive spots, then? One can expect world-class reefs with a majestic underwater architecture of swim-throughs, varied species of soft an hard corals and tropical fishes. Did you know? Tenggol Island has the nickname, "Mini Sipadan." Did you also know that Pulau Bidong is a brand new dive spot that just opened up in 2017? In short, expect surprises.
Price Range
Duration
3D2N / 4D3N / 5D4N
Starting from S$859
Destinations
Tioman, Kuantan Wreck, Jubilee Shoal
Activities
Leisure Diving, Dive Courses, Technical Diving, Snorkeling
Dive Season in Malaysia
With a tropical climate, air temperatures in Malaysia range from 21-32º C/70-90º F and water temperatures from 27 - 30º C, one can expect a trul;y tropical getaway. The monsoon season runs from December to February, which can affect dive conditions. Apart from these short intervals, one can choose anytime to go from March until November.
Training & Certification
You only need to be Open Water Certified to dive on our Malaysia liveaboard trips from Singapore. No minimum number of dives required in general.
If you are a newly minted Open Water Diver, we recommend the SSI Advanced Adventurer course during your trip with us. If you are looking to hone your skills, we recommend the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty.
Not interested to complete an Advanced Course? There are various specialties such as SSI Deep Specialty, SSI Wreck Specialty or SSI Night Specialty available on all trips.
