Seventy kilometers east from the Mersing jetty in Malaysia, clear turquoise waters lap white sandy beaches and the occasional rock formations. And we mean, TURQUOISE! (picture above not edited). The waters teem with life; fish gather in schools under the wooden jetty, dense coral gardens and walls are immediately visible even from the surface. Sharks and large pelagic species frequent this delicate aquatic environment, perched far out into the blue away from the mainland.
Dive Dayang
About 36 nautical miles off Malaysia’s east coast lies Pulau Tioman or Tioman Island, lies one of the region’s most enchanting holiday spots. Scenic and tranquil, Tioman Island boasts miles and miles of white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, charming villages and friendly people.
Dive Tioman
Pulau Redang is located in the South China Sea off the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It lies about 45km north-northeast of Kuala Terengganu, the state capital of Terengganu, and about 22km off Tanjung Merang, the closest point on the mainland.
Dive Redang
Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 metres (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It is located in the Celebes Sea east of the major town of Tawau and off the coast of Sabah, East Malaysia on the island of Borneo.
Dive Sipadan
Located just 45 kilometres south-east of Singapore and twice its size, northern Bintan is easily accessible via a 45-minute ride on a high speed catamaran from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. To get to the southern part of Bintan, ferries also depart from the World Trade Centre and take 90 minutes each way. Despite Bintan’s proximity, you will need your passport and, where necessary, a visa.
Dive Bintan
Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia and is located at the far north east of Sulawesi, surrounded by a mountainous area.
Dive Manado
One of the richest areas of marine diversity in the world, Lembeh is a popular dive destination for lovers of all critters great and small! Along the strait’s 12 kilometers are packed an uncountable number of rare critters : octopuses, frogfishes, shrimps, nudibranches and seahorses.
Dive Lembeh
Phuket Island is a stunning combination of golden beaches, turquoise seas, green hills, mangroves and rainforest. Phuket lies in the Andaman Sea surrounded by beautiful islets and to the northeast, the stunning limestone outcrops of Phang Nga Bay. Add to this the friendly people, varied cuisine, tropical climate and range of amenities and you have an ideal destination for a holiday or long term stay.
Dive Phuket