10 Top Scuba Diving Destinations – All In Malaysia

The abundance of marine life in the waters of Malaysia has made it one of the prime diving destinations in the world.

Take the Island of Borneo for instance, this popular scuba diving destination, alone, has more than ninety-three diving spots that most experienced divers long to explore. Terengganu is another notable scuba diving destination since Palau Kapas, Palau Redang, Lang Tehgah Island and Tenggol Island is located within this place.

Imagine being able to see all the colorful underwater creatures and being able to witness the magnificence of the unspoiled treasures of the sea. How great it must be to get the chance to swim amongst creatures you thought you can only find in television and colorful reference books. Malaysia has a very impressive collection of large schools of hammerhead sharks, barracudas, sea turtles, frogfish, pipefish and all the other different species of animals.

Taking all of that into consideration, going through the massive list of scuba diving destinations can be very complicated. It would be a good start to ask fellow divers about certain experiences they might have had as this will provide you with genuine reviews and it will not only save you money, it will also save you the time and effort involved with researching and scouting for the right destination to visit. To help narrow down some of the choices for you, here are ten noteworthy diving sites in Malaysia that you can consider visiting. Read on and explore:

It is open for both expert divers who have travelled to Malaysia to experience the richness of its aquatic population and also for those who wish to learn how to dive. Offering more than twenty dive spots for you to explore, Tioman Island is the destination for water sports enthusiasts.

Redang Kalong Resort that is located in Redang Island, Malaysia is ideal for both experienced divers and beginners who would wish to acquire some scuba diving lessons. It is popular for the very beautiful beaches that line the shore and is visited by most vacationers who long to have some peace and quiet, away from the busy city streets.

Tioman Island – the world renowned Tioman Island is a superb place to spend time scuba diving and snorkeling. The shores host a beautiful array of colorful marine life that just has to be seen

Palau Tengol, a rocky island off the coast of Terengganu, is one of the most beautiful islands off Peninsular Malaysia. It is home to a very colorful array of underwater creatures and immaculate coral formations. It offers a magnificent diving experience ranging from deep diving, wreck diving and drift diving.

Palau Kapas – located just off the coast from the town of Marang. Great for scuba diving learners and more experienced alike. Palau Kapas is famed for crystal clear waters and silver sand beaches.

Pulau Lang Tengah – great for scuba diving with its varying marine parks. The coral reefs here are vibrant with marine life.

Redang Kalong Resort is a marine park that is consisting of nine different islands located at the north eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This resort is an ideal location for experienced divers, as well as for those who want to learn, because the resort offers scuba lessons.

Sipadan – on the north east coast of Borneo is the island of Sipadan, known not only for its tales of pirates but also for its wonderful offerings to the avid scuba diver. Crystal clear blue waters for most of the year make it one of the best diving areas in the world too!

Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia. It is at the northeastern part of Borneo and is known for the very wide collection of sea turtles.

Lankayan Island – situated off the north east coast of Sabah, towards the Philippines and in the Sulu Sea is Lankayan Island. This island offers 40 different diving sites alone so it’s a great spot for any keen diver.

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The Wonders On Offer In Malaysia

Are you thinking about traveling to Asia soon for a holiday – then why not go to Malaysia? There you will find a very inviting climate and thoroughly inviting people too. The tropical climate allows for a huge variety of both flora and fauna to populate the hills and mountains of Malaysia, while the coastline is among the most beautiful that you can imagine boasting miles and miles of golden sands.

Dotting the ocean just off the coast line you will find many beautiful islands, some of which boast their own tropical eco-climate. Surrounding these islands you will often see coral reefs, surrounded by tropical fish of all shapes, colors and sizes.

Turtle Island Park Turtle Island Park is situated in the Sulu Sea, just off the east coast of Sabah. There are three gorgeous islands that make up the Turtle Island Park – Selingan, Gulisan and Bakungan Kechil Islands. As the name of the island suggests, its all about seeing the turtles laying their eggs and seeing them in their natural habitat. The best time to visit these islands is when the sea is calmest – between July and October.

Gomantong Caves Gomantong Caves are situated on the eastern lowlands of Sabah and in fact are an intricate limestone cave system. Collecting birds’ nests is the main attraction and the WWF has described this as ‘the best-managed edible birds nest cave in the world’. Best to visit during harvesting season – February to April and July to September.

Poring Hot Spring These hot springs are located within Kinabalu Park. You can relax in the sulfuric waters of the springs after climbing the heights of Mount Kindabalu, while at the same time you may be fortunate enough to spot the world’s largest flower – the Rafflesia, which stretches to over a meter wide at maturity.

Kinabatangan River Kinabatangan River is the longest river in Sarawak, consisting of a 563 km north-easterly journey from its source to the Sulu Sea. Well worth a visiting at various points along the route where you can see limestone caves, freshwater swamp forest, the reverie forest, mangrove swamps and oxbow lakes.

As for hotels, you can find anything and everything you would wish for within the borders of Malaysia.

Maybe you like the idea of a city holiday, in which case you may wish to plump for the 5 star lavishness of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur or Kuching. If you are backpacking around the country you may wish to try one of the new Tune motels that have been springing up recently, which can be had at very much the budget price.

There is something for everyone in Malaysia. Figure what really appeals to you first off and then your desires can be fulfilled no matter what they may be.