Where is it: Semporna, Sabah, East Malaysia
Number of Dive Sites: 12
Type of Diving: Guided – boat, deep, wreck, drift diving
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Main Diving Attraction: Malaysia’s first underwater post box, and pelagics (grey reef sharks, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, eagle rays).
* Insider info: If lady luck is on your side, whale sharks can be spotted too (typically between April to June). Also, the turtle hatching seasons generally runs from May to August.
Average Water Temperature: 27°C (80.6°F) to 30°C (86.0°F)
Seasonality: All year round
Typical Visibility: 10m (32ft) to 20m (65ft)
General Current Conditions: Mild to Strong
Family / Non-Diver Friendly: Yes
Availability of Other Leisure Activities: Snorkelling, sea kayak, beach soccer, fishing, bird watching
Availability of ATM / Foreign Exchange Bureau: None
Availability of Medical Facility: None
Availability of Other Facilities: Island police station