Plongée à Perhentian Islands — Malaysia
The Perhentian Islands are Malaysia's quintessential budget dive destination, where turtles glide over coral gardens just metres from powder-white beaches. Some of the cheapest PADI courses in the world draw backpackers, while Shark Point and Tokong Laut deliver genuine thrills. Closed November to February for monsoon.
- Score
- 64.9
- Visibilité
- 10–25m
- Température
- 26–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- March, April, May
SCORE
5.9128°N
102.7455°E
The Perhentian Islands are Malaysia's quintessential budget dive destination, where turtles glide over coral gardens just metres from powder-white beaches. Some of the cheapest PADI courses in the world draw backpackers, while Shark Point and Tokong Laut deliver genuine thrills. Closed November to February for monsoon.
Backpacker Diving in Crystal Waters
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
65.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Turtle conservation project
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Speedboat to Kuala Besut then road to KT hospital; nearest chamber in KT
Top Operators
Quiver Dive Team
PADI
Perhentian Dive Center
SSI