World dive sites

Malaysia Diving

Land Temperate:
Average 26°C with high humidity. Tropical climate.

Water Temperature:
24-29°C

When to go:
Although most areas can be dived year round the best time to dive Sabah and the east coast of peninsular Malaysia is April-September with May-August being peak time. See dive site descriptions for specific details.

Wetsuit required:
3mm shorty wetsuit is usually sufficient.

Visibility:
5-50m. Sipadan and Layang Layang have superb visibility. Other areas are less predictable.

Diving types:
Drop offs, reefs, caves, wrecks

Experience Level:
Beginner to Advanced

Marine life:
Whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, barracuda, bumphead parrot fish, frog fish, leaf fish, jaw fish, mandarin fish…..this list could go on and on.

After diving:
Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary, rainforest tours, Mount Kinabalu, Cameron Highlands, beaches, shopping etc etc.