Plongée à Labuan Wrecks — Malaysia

Labuan island off Borneo is a duty-free zone hiding four significant WWII shipwrecks in its murky but warm waters. The cement wreck and American wreck are festooned with soft corals and resident fish schools. Visibility is the trade-off, but wreck enthusiasts will find plenty to explore at budget prices.

Score
60.6
Visibilité
5–15m
Température
27–30°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Labuan Wrecks
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5.2831°N

115.2308°E

Labuan island off Borneo is a duty-free zone hiding four significant WWII shipwrecks in its murky but warm waters. The cement wreck and American wreck are festooned with soft corals and resident fish schools. Visibility is the trade-off, but wreck enthusiasts will find plenty to explore at budget prices.

Malaysian Borneo's WWII Wreck Capital

Visibility5–15 m
Temperature27–30°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$65
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML55.0CH40.0VIS40.0SV58.0TMP90.0DA62.0OP65.0TS55.0GT55.0VAL80.0CRD82.0SP45.0

Marine Life

55.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
52
Megafauna Encounters
35
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
62
Endemic Species
45
Marine Life Diversity
55.0
Coral & Reef Health
40.0
Visibility & Conditions
40.0
Dive Site Variety
58.0
Water Temperature
90.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
65.0
Topside Experience
55.0
Getting There
55.0
Value & Cost
80.0
Crowding
82.0
Social Proof
45.0

Dive Types

wreckreef

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

WWII Memorial CemeteryLabuan Marine Museumduty-free shoppingChimney (WWII remnant)

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Labuan War Cemetery
  • Labuan Museum

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber120 km — Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu
Nearest Hospital5 km

Labuan hospital for first aid; speedboat or flight to KK for chamber treatment

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Borneo Divers Labuan

PADI

4.4
65 reviewsNITROX

Labuan Dive Center

SSI

4.2
42 reviews