10 Top Scuba Diving Destinations All In Malaysia
If you are keen on scuba diving then you need look no further than the shores of Malaysia.
You can indulge yourself regardless of being a veteran diver or a beginner - there is something for everyone.
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:
Sabah - otherwise known as North Borneo, Sabah offers the diver many wonderful experiences. Witness hammerhead sharks and whale sharks just as an example.
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.
Palau Kapas can be found in the mainland coast of Marangia. Like, the Redang Kalong Restort this is a good place for non-diving tourists, beginners and diving experts. The place is known to have crystal clear emerald waters and pristine beaches with waters teeming with marine life.
Palau Perhentian Besar - just off the eastern Malaysian coast is this large island which offers up various marine creatures and coral reefs.
Palau Perhentian Besar is a vast island located at the north-eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It has become very popular due to the rare collection of marine creatures that can be found underwater.
Pulau Lang Tengah - great for scuba diving with its varying marine parks. The coral reefs here are vibrant with marine life.
Palau Tengol consists of a group of many islands where very colorful and lively sea creatures inhabit. It is suggested that divers visit this place between the months of April and June, as the waters are clearest during these seasons so everything can be seen clearly.
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 that can be found in the northeastern part of the Sulu Sea holds a total of forty diving sites within it, thus making it very popular for the very experienced divers.
