Course overview

Guided fun dives on the Perhentian Islands let certified divers explore one of South East Asia's best-value dive areas, from coral reefs full of turtles and reef sharks to standout sites like the Sugar Wreck and the Pinnacle (Tokong Laut). With several scheduled trips a day in calm, warm water, it is easy to build a varied logbook over a relaxed island stay.

What you’ll learn

• Explore varied reef, wreck and pinnacle dive sites
• Dive with a professional guide in small groups
• Spot turtles, reef sharks and abundant macro life
• Apply your buoyancy and navigation in real conditions
• Build experience and logged dives toward further training

Prerequisites

• Current scuba certification (Open Water or higher)
• Proof of certification and a recent logged dive or refresher if inactive
• Advanced certification for sites deeper than 18 metres
• Complete a brief medical questionnaire before diving

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Reef and signature sites

   Choose from up to three scheduled trips a day to explore coral reefs, the Sugar Wreck and the Pinnacle with a guide.

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