Malaysia / Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board

Malaysia is fast becoming one of the leading dive destinations in the world. The incredible bio-diversity of marine life, coupled with beautiful islands, white sandy beaches, and clear warm waters, keep divers coming back time and time again. Top dive sites around Malaysia include diverse underwater geography such as sloping reefs, coral blocks, wall dives, deep dives, drift dives, and wreck dives. A dip below the warm sea's surface guarantees you an astounding experience, with a concentration of vibrant and exotic marine life rarely rivaled anywhere else in the world. From schooling hammerhead sharks, to huge schools of barracudas and various species of turtles, to the bizarre frogfish and ghost pipefish, there is always something fascinating awaiting you. It's not exaggeration to say that almost every time a marine bio-diversity survey is conducted in Malaysia's tropical seas, the species list increases. If you plan to do some diving in Malaysia, you should book a package that would include diving, food, and accommodation. It's a good way to save money. Also, the sea gets rough and murky during monsoon season (November-March), so try to time your visit outside of this period. Malaysia's top dive attractions include: Sipidan Island: Lying just off the northeast coast of Borneo, this watery Garden of Eden is rightly billed as one of the world's greatest diving destinations. Langkawi: This cluster of 99 islands offer beautiful beaches, world-class infrastructure, ultra-cheap duty-free shopping and fascinating legends. Mabul Island Resort: Luxury chalets on stilts and shallow reefs that offer world-class diving put this island resort in a class of its own. Tioman Island: The turtle-shaped Pulau Tioman is the largest and most impressive of the east coast islands. For more information on Malaysia's excellent diving, please visit TourismMalaysiaUSA.com. For a most memorable diving holiday, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.