Perhentian Islands

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Perhentian Islands, Malaysia

Best timeMarch to October
Water temp27-30°C / 81-86°F
Visibility10-20m / 33-65ft
AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth20 m
Avg depth12 m
Nearest airportKBR
Turtle sightingsEasy reef divingBudget-friendly
ScubaSnorkel

The Perhentian Islands offer idyllic tropical scenery with white sandy beaches and turquoise water. The diving is easy and relaxed, making it a great place to learn. The reefs are healthy, and green sea turtle sightings are virtually guaranteed.

Features

Features gentle, sloping reefs, small pinnacles, and a few small wrecks. The islands are a major nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles, making them extremely common on dives. Blacktip reef sharks are also frequently seen.

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