After
extensively investigating this fascinating coastal region, testing
all the dive sites and hotels, we have selected the very best
diving resorts on the East Coast Peninsula of Malaysia and Borneo
for you to choose from.
Each
resort has its own unique attraction depending on whether you
are looking for secluded luxury or an action packed adventure
- just contact us
with your requirements and we will construct the perfect diving
holiday itinerary to suit your specific needs both above and below
the waves.
The area has much to offer on land and we highly recommend adding
some or all of our excursions
to your holiday. Malaysia is home to some of the worlds most endangered
wildlife, including the Orang utan (Sepilok), Proboscis Monkey (Sukau)
and tiger (Taman Negara). For the more adventurous there is also
the opportunity to climb Mount Kinabalu or white water raft along
the renowned Padas and Kiulu Rivers.
EAST
COAST PENINSULA
The East Coast
Peninsula is geographically cut off by the mountainous Main Range
and thus has retained its traditional customs, arts and crafts,
coconut plantations and unique traditional houses. The off shore
islands (Pulau) offer superb diving, with colourful hard, soft,
whip coral and abundant fish life. The coral is in an excellent
condition due to the existence of a conservation program overseen
by the Fisheries Department and not being exposed to a huge number
of divers.The unhurried pace of life makes it an ideal destination
for a relaxing holiday far from the maddening crowd.
The rainforest
at Taman Negara National Park is easily accessable, with a train
journey through the mountains, to the central highlands with its
old colonial hill stations established by tea planters, a little
bit of 'Ol Blightly' in the depths of South East Asia.
Getting there
- There
are flights to Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bharu via Kuala Lumpar on
daily scheduled services with Malaysia Airlines.
CORAL
VIEW ISLAND RESORT, PULAU PERHENTIAN
Comprising
of eight islands, of which only two are inhabited, 'Besar' (Big)
and 'Kecil' (Small), they are about 20 kilometres from the main
land.The islands are very bohemian with a relaxed and unpretentious
atmosphere. Both our hotels are located on Besar around a small
bay, fringed by palms and a white sandy beach.
Getting
there - From
Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bharu airport a land transfer to Kuala
Besut then a speed boat transfer.
More
details on this hotel..........
Dive
sites of Pulau Perhentian..
BERJAYA
RESORT, PULAU REDANG
Located 45 km off the coast Redang is the largest group of islands
dotting the South China Sea. Sheltered within a marine park the
island offers diving in crystal clear waters with accommodation
and facilities of an international standard.
Getting
there - From
Kuala Lumpar an internal flight to Pulau Redang.
More
details on this hotel....
Dive
sites of Pulau Redang..
AQUA
RESORT, PULAU TENGGOL
This island is very tranquil indeed, it's very hard to do anything
at all, activities include reading, eating and sleeping !!! The
waters around Tenggol are among the deepest in the east coast with
most dive sites bottoming out at 30 metres.
Getting
there - From
Kuala Terengganu airport a land transfer to Kuala Dungun then a
speed boat transfer.
More
details on this hotel........
Dive
sites of Pulau
Tenggol....
BERJAYA
RESORT, PULAU TIOMAN
The
largest in a group of 64 volcanic islands situated 80 km from the
peninsula. Said to be the final resting place of a fabled dragon
princess who had turned herself into an island, Tioman is truly
one of the most beautiful islands in the region. Often while your
sunning yourself on the beach the jagged mountain peaks behind are
shrouded in cloud, giving a mystical look.
Getting
there - From
Kuala Lumpar an internal flight to Pulau Tioman.
More
details on this hotel....
Dive
sites of Pulau Tioman..
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