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The Beginners Dive At Tioman Island , Malaysia

Updated: Aug 6, 2020

Tioman Island, off Malaysia's East Coast, has extensive coral reefs teeming with a wide variety of tropical fish both large and small. Dive sites include large boulder structures, which create intricate mazes of swim-throughs, stunning Coral Reefscapes and many wrecks, both old and new. The waters around Tioman island have something to offer for every level of diver.













Tioman island is the first place i start my open water and also the place i finish my 100 dive .

Moby Tek Dive





Tioman Reef Divers


Tioman Diving Season

March till October

  • Dry Season

  • The warm water in the seas brings out the richness of the marine life.

  • Suitable to dive

Mid March till May and September till Mid October

  • Best time for diving.

  • Best visibility ranges from 15m to 30m.

  • Water temperatures range from 27- 29°c

November till February

  • Monsoon Season.

  • It brings strong waves and unusually high tides during those time.

  • Diving is not allowed.

  • Suitable to surf

Tioman Dive Sites Map

Best Dive Sites Around Tioman

  • Renggis Island

  • Chebeh Island

  • Labas Island

  • Sawadee Wrecks

  • Tiger Reef, Salang

Dive Centre In Tioman




Moby Tek Dive Centre (PADI)

recreational and technical diving facility in Kampung Air Batang(ABC), TIoman Island. 

instructional team has a combined experience of thousands of hours underwater teaching and guiding both in TIoman and overseas locations as well.

Contact

Phone:  +6 012 774 8269 Email:  stacy@moby-tek.com


PADI Recreational Dive Courses:

Open Water Diver For beginners. Minimum age 10. This is where it all starts.

MYR 1,300

Advanced Open Water Diver The next step in furthering your dive education. Minimum age 12. Open Water Certification is a prerequisite.

MYR 1,100

Rescue Diver & First Aid Learn how to perform diver rescue, problem recognition, first aid & CPR. This is where you develop habits to take your fun seriously. This course is a prerequisite for PADI Professional and Technical Courses.

Divemaster For those who can't get enough. Those who want to trade their suits for wetsuits. Those who want a reason to fall in love with early mornings. Those who want to live the dream of becoming a dive professional.

MYR 1,500

Other

  • Sidemount Diver

  • Deep Diver

  • Enriched Air NITROX

  • Wreck Diver

  • Digital Underwater Photographer

From MYR 550


Listed aelow are the prices for courses at Tioman centre. Prices do not include board and lodging. Inculded are course materials, course dives. For international locations, please contact for quote and booking.




Tioman Reef Divers (NAUI)

The first NAUI diving centre in Tioman Island (Operating since 1992) has friendly Chinese, Malay, English and Japanese speaking dive guides and staffs who will be happy to give you all guidance and informations during your holidays stay in Tioman Island. TIOMAN REEF DIVERS is located at Babura Seaview Resort beside the Chinese restaurant. 10 minutes walking distance from the airport/ Tekek jetty.We arrange the transportations by Van pick up from the airport,Tekek jetty and Berjaya Tioman Resort

Phone: + 609 - 4191342   


NAUI Recreational Dive Courses:

Open Water Diver For beginners. Duration 4 days

MYR 1,100

Advanced Open Water Diver The next step in furthering your dive education. Open Water Certification is a prerequisite.

MYR 980

Rescue Diver & First Aid Learn how to perform diver rescue, problem recognition, first aid & CPR. This is where you develop habits to take your fun seriously. This course is a prerequisite for NAUI Professional and Technical Courses.

Divemaster For those who can't get enough. Those who want to trade their suits for wetsuits. Those who want a reason to fall in love with early mornings. Those who want to live the dream of becoming a dive professional.

Other

Introduction Dive ~ RM120 (1shore dive)~ RM230( 1shore dive & 1boat dive), weekday only( for beginners wanting to try scuba diving experience and have a short time)2 to 3 hour

Daily Dive Trips day trips to all major dive sites around Tioman Island for all certified divers.

Daily departure time at0930 HRS for 2 dives / 1500 HRS for 1-2 dives

Night dives departure time at 1900 HRS - 2000 HRS.


There are two jetties in Mersing that travels to Tioman Island; Tanjung Gemok Jetty(temporary close) and Mersing Jetty.

Take a ferry to Tioman Island.

Book your ticket in advance to avoid any frustration. You may book it online to secure your tickets. Check the Tioman ferry schedule to plan your itinerary and ensure you have a smooth journey.

Ticket price over the counter: One way: MYR 35 (adult) / MYR30 (child)

Book online:

Parking fee: MYR 20 per day

Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours.drive from kl


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