| Malaysia has an array of fantastic diving destinations | | | | of effusive coral growth. |
| which beckon the divers all over the world. Sipidan | | | | Sipadan Island |
| Island and Layang Layang are the two most sought | | | | Any mention of scuba diving in Malaysia is incomplete |
| after places. Memories of scuba diving in Malaysia | | | | without Sipadan Island. As one of the top scuba |
| keep on delighting the visitors even after months | | | | centres in the world, Sipadan is a must visit for any |
| have passed. Every diving spot in the country has | | | | scuba diving lover. Sipadan is a well-known name in |
| something of its own, and together, they make the | | | | diving circles. Its name is synonymous with |
| experience unparalleled. | | | | hammerhead sharks, colorful reef fish and sea turtles. |
| Diving Spots | | | | The huge drop off in Siapadan is the destination of |
| Most diving spots in Malaysia are located in Sabah. | | | | many a diver all over the world. Water conditions and |
| Apart from it, some popular scuba diving destinations | | | | facilities are fine. |
| are Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Redang, Pulau Kapas, | | | | Layang Layang |
| Mabul, Kapalai, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Lang Tengah and | | | | The island, located off Borneo, presents wonderful |
| Pulau Tenggol. Scuba diving here gives one the | | | | diving opportunities. Thanks to the coral atoll situated |
| opportunity to enjoy fantastic coral and marine life. | | | | by deep waters, one can enjoy outstanding wall |
| Varying depth of ocean around Sabah makes marine | | | | diving. Any time, one could meet species like |
| life here different from the waters of Peninsular | | | | hammerhead sharks. There is astounding variety of |
| Malaysia. Expert divers prefer to head for Pulau | | | | corals, both hard and soft. Creatures like turtles, |
| Sipadan or Layang Layang. | | | | triggerfish and manta rays are found in the reefs. |
| Variety of Diving Experiences | | | | Diving season in Layang Layang is between March |
| Malaysia arranges a variety of experiences for the | | | | and August. |
| visitors. One can enjoy muck diving in Pulau Lankayan, | | | | Mabul |
| Pulau Mabul and Pulau Kapalai. Muck divers dive in | | | | Mabul, located just 25 minutes off Sipadan, is another |
| coral rubble areas seeking out coral creatures. | | | | preferred place for scuba diving. The island's |
| Recommended places for reef diving are Pulau Talang | | | | reputation rests as one of the world's best muck |
| Talang and Turtle Rock off Sarawak coast. Malaysia | | | | diving sites. The term is used to describe limited |
| has several places for wreck diving too. Several | | | | visibility dives at shallow sites. Muck diving offers one |
| vessels capsized in Malaysian waters during the | | | | the opportunity to watch some unusual marine life. |
| Second World War and have now become the places | | | | Macro photographers love to visit Mabul. |