Top 10 Scuba Diving Destinations in Malaysia

The abundance of marine life in the waters ofoff Peninsular Malaysia. It is home to a very
Malaysia has made it one of the prime divingcolorful array of underwater creatures and
destinations in the world. With the vast exhibitionimmaculate coral formations. It offers a
of a wide range of species and an ever-increasingmagnificent diving experience ranging from deep
number of phenomenal dive spots and scubadiving, wreck diving and drift diving.o Palau
destinations, Malaysia has become a hot spot forPerhentian Besar is a vast island located at the
divers.north-eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It has
The following are the most significant diving sitesbecome very popular due to the rare collection of
in Malaysia:o Tioman Island, located in the eastmarine creatures that can be found underwater.o
coast of Peninsular Malaysia has become a veryPalau Kapas is an island located in the mainland of
popular dive site because of the existence of theMarang, it is known for the very crystal clear
very fascinating and colorful marine creatures. It iswater and pristine white sand.o Redang Kalong
open for both expert divers who have travelledResort is a marine park that is consisting of nine
to Malaysia to experience the richness of itsdifferent islands located at the north eastern
aquatic population and also for those who wish tocoast of Peninsular Malaysia. This resort is an ideal
learn how to dive. Offering more than twentylocation for experienced divers, as well as for
dive spots for you to explore, Tioman Island isthose who want to learn, because the resort
the destination for water sports enthusiasts.ooffers scuba lessons.o Lankayan Island, harboring
Sabah, an island located in the northern part ofa total of forty dive spots, is located in the Sulu
Borneo has become another popular diving spot.Sea, in the northeastern portion of Sabah. It is a
Divers from around the world travel thousands oftropical paradise untouched by human occupation
miles for the opportunity to experience theuntil recently. A Macroworld paradise of hard and
beauty of this place.o Palau Lang Tengah, off thesoft corals and colorful species of marine
coast of Tererngganu, is one of the best keptcreatures, it has become on of the most
secrets of Malaysia. It has become anotherimportant dive spots in Malaysia.o Sipadan is the
popular diving destination because of the veryonly oceanic island in Malaysia. It is at the
unusual collection of underwater creatures thatnortheastern part of Borneo and is known for the
can be found there. The crystal clear waters andvery wide collection of sea turtles.o Mabul, located
the lovely underwater display of colorful reefs,at the north of Sipadan, it exhibits a very vast
whale sharks and manta rays, have made it acollection of marine life. It has become one of the
very important destination for many divers.oworld's most famous macro diving sites where
Palau Tengol, a rocky island off the coast ofyou can find rare macro-world sea creatures you
Terengganu, is one of the most beautiful islandscannot find anywhere else.