Diving & Snorkeling at Kuantan & Terengganu

The islands near Kuantan are home to several world-class diving sites. The rich coral beds and marvellous aquatic life around these areas will provide some great adventures underwater.

The best spots for diving are those around islands such Pulau Redang, Pulau Tioman and Perhentian, all near to Kuantan.

Most of the beach-side resorts at these diving destinations provide diving lessons through PADI-certified divers and scuba gear.

Redang Island

Redang Island has grown into one of the most popular tourist destinations on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Its incredibly azure waters fringed by white sand, against the backdrop of verdant jungle-clad hills make picture-postcard views.

Redang archipelago comprises 9 islands (Lima Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kecil Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Ling Island, Pinang Island and the main Redang Island) that abound with marvelous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs that ensure great snorkelling and scuba-diving.

Every year, its white sandy beaches and clear waters make it one of the most popular beach destinations in the region. Redang Island almost attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the sun, beaches and facinating marine life.

Spice Divers S-6510

Address: Long Beach, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, 22300 Kuala Besut, Terengganu.
Location: 10.5km / 6.5mi from Terengganu
Tel:  +60-(0)96911555 / +60-96911550 / +60-(0)129007510

Redang Kalong Dive Center

Address: Redangkalong Resort, Pulau Redang, Terengganu
Location: approx: 10.5km / 6.5mi from Terengganu
Tel:   (60) 3-79607 163    

Redang Aquatic Adventure S-6066

Address: Radang Beach Resort, Pasir Panjang, Kecil, Pulau Redang
Location: approx: 11.9km / 7.4mi from Redang Island
Tel: (60) 3-20315079   

Bubbles Dive Centre S-36459

Address: Bubbles Dive Resort, Turtle Creek, Perhentian Besar
Location: approx: 31.1km / 19.3mi from Redang Island
Tel: +60 12 983 8038        

Flora Bay Divers S-6057

Address: 175, Teluk Dalam, Perhentian Island, Kuala Besut, Terengganu, 22300
Location: approx: 31.9km / 19.8mi from Redang Island
Tel: (60) 19-9811852 /  +60 13 9525 182 / +60 9 7479 852 
Operation Hours: 9am to 7pm    

Tioman Island

Tioman Island is situated 36 nautical miles off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The best time to visit Tioman Island is between May and October, when the weather is favorable.

The ampleness of marine creatures, accessibility and fairly good visibility makes Tioman become one of the most welcome diving areas in Malaysia. In Tioman Island there are many dive operators on the island offering boat and shore dives. They are as well as instruction, full experience and certification trainers and divers.

The surrounding of Tioman Island has over twenty dive sites. With something for everyone from the newly certified to the experienced wreck diver. There underwater topography is diverse and Tioman is also one of the few places in Malaysia where you are likely to come across schools of dolphins.

The island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland, and a propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from the Seletar Airport in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur.

Eco-Divers S-6783

Address: Air Batang, Tioman, Pahang,  Malaysia
Location: approx: 6.1km / 3.8mi from Tioman Island
Tel:  +60-(9)-4191794 / +6013-6022640 / +6013-3687833 

B&J Diving Centre Sdn. Bhd S-18912

Address: Kampung Ayer Batang, Pahang, Tioman Island, 86800
Location: approx: 7.1km / 4.4mi from Tioman Island
Tel:  (60) 9-4191218 /  +60 9 419 55 55

Fisherman Divers Sdn Bhd S-19230

Address: Salang Indah, Kg. Salang, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, 26800
Location: approx: 9.7km / 6mi from Tioman Island
Tel:   (60) 9-4195014 / (+6) 013 350 8842 / (+6) 013 350 8842         

B&J Diving Centre Sdn. Bhd S-2967

Address: Kampung Salang #48, Tioman Island, 86800
Location: approx: 9.8km / 6.1mi from Tioman Island
Tel:  (60) 9-4195555

Perhentian Island

Perhentian Island is situated about 21km off the coast of Terengganu and comprises two islands — Perhentian Besar Island and Perhentian Kecil Island. It is accessible from Kuala Besut Jetty, a one-and-half-hour drive north of Kuala Terengganu.

The islands of Perhentian Island offers spectacular dive sites. Sightings of dolphins and whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, are quite common in these waters. These harmless creatures of the sea are usually found close to the equator where they enjoy basking in the warm waters and surprisingly take little or no notice of divers.

Universal Diver S-36339

Address: Perhentian Island Besar, Kuala Besut, 22300, Terengganu
Location: approx: 3.2km / 2mi from Perhentian Island
Tel:  (60) 17-9128297

Quiver Dive Team S-36202

Address: Long Beach, Perhentian, 22000, Terengganu
Location: approx: 3.9km / 2.4mi from Perhentian Island
Tel:  (60) 12-2138885