Dive Malaysia to discover everything from hammerhead sharks to swarms of turtles

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Our top picks for diving in Malaysia — from hammerhead shark dives to reef sites with swarms of turtles. A vetted shortlist of the best dive trips.

Diving in Malaysia: The Best Dive Trips for Sharks & Turtles

Diving in Malaysia

3 Fun Dives Around Semporna's Island Reefs

Dive some of Semporna's best sites, with no more than 5 divers per guide.

4D3N Offshore Rig Stay with Sipadan Dives

One of the world's most unusual dive bases, with unlimited house reef dives.

2D1N Dive & Stay | Semporna's Hidden Macro Paradise

Swap big pelagics for nudibranchs and frogfish, with just 3 divers per guide.

2D1N Semporna Water Bungalow Stay with 6 Fun Dives

Just 5 divers per guide, for a slower pace and more personal attention.

4D3N Selakan Island Dive Stay with Sipadan Dives

Pair quiet macro reefs with Sipadan’s sharks, turtles and barracuda.

5D4N Offshore Rig Stay & Dive Sipadan

Unlimited buddy dives on the rig’s marine-filled artificial reef.

We give it 100 out of 10. We came to Bigfin with the goal of getting our Open Water certification, and not only did we get it, but we also took away wonderful memories of the place and especially the team. Tony, our instructor, did an excellent job, he really looked after us and showed us some incredible underwater things. Thanks, Tony! The rest of the team was also wonderful, always very attentive if we needed anything. In addition, the location is stunning, with incredible views and picture-perfect sunsets. Without a doubt, one of the best places we've been to in Malaysia. A piece of our hearts will always be in Bigfin.

We give it 100 out of 10. We came to Bigfin with the goal of getting our Open Water certification, and not only did we get it, but we also took away wonderful memories of the place and especially the team. Tony, our instructor, did an excellent job, he really looked after us and showed us some incredible underwater things. Thanks, Tony! The rest of the team was also wonderful, always very attentive if we needed anything. In addition, the location is stunning, with incredible views and picture-perfect sunsets. Without a doubt, one of the best places we've been to in Malaysia. A piece of our hearts will always be in Bigfin.

The Bigfin Crew were super helpful and really great hosts for our visit to the islands around Semporna! I would recommend them to anyone interested in seeing all marine life there

The Bigfin Crew were super helpful and really great hosts for our visit to the islands around Semporna! I would recommend them to anyone interested in seeing all marine life there

This small and intimate diving resort feels like a real paradise. The very friendly staff makes sure you feel right at home while taking care of your stay, be it while diving (in our case getting our open water, special thanks to Maman for the good care!), snorkeling, or by preparing delicious food. After 4 days we were sorry to leave the place behind.

This small and intimate diving resort feels like a real paradise. The very friendly staff makes sure you feel right at home while taking care of your stay, be it while diving (in our case getting our open water, special thanks to Maman for the good care!), snorkeling, or by preparing delicious food. After 4 days we were sorry to leave the place behind.

We had two wonderful nights!
 Thank you to Mom, Ella, and the entire team for taking such great care of their guests.
 The rooms and common areas are incredible!
 The food is very good, and the excursions are truly high-quality, with a small group compared to the competition!
 We had a slight scheduling issue on the last excursion, and Ella went out of her way to find a solution.
 The boat shuttle service is included in the price, which is a real plus compared to the competition, where shuttles can cost the same as the price of the night!

We had two wonderful nights!
Thank you to Mom, Ella, and the entire team for taking such great care of their guests.
The rooms and common areas are incredible!
The food is very good, and the excursions are truly high-quality, with a small group compared to the competition!
We had a slight scheduling issue on the last excursion, and Ella went out of her way to find a solution.
The boat shuttle service is included in the price, which is a real plus compared to the competition, where shuttles can cost the same as the price of the night!

One of the most beautiful and accommodating places I have ever stayed at. The service was perfect, and that includes all the diving, snorkelling, boat transfers, meals and every thing else possible. They made the island feel like home and it will be a special memory for my friends and I. A big thank you to the Bigfin team!!

One of the most beautiful and accommodating places I have ever stayed at. The service was perfect, and that includes all the diving, snorkelling, boat transfers, meals and every thing else possible. They made the island feel like home and it will be a special memory for my friends and I. A big thank you to the Bigfin team!!

Had a great time here! The crew is friendly and helpful. Though the water is not the clearest because of the season, we still saw multiple big sea turtles and tropical fish. Kudos to Maman, Tony and the boss! The food is good too.:)

Had a great time here! The crew is friendly and helpful. Though the water is not the clearest because of the season, we still saw multiple big sea turtles and tropical fish. Kudos to Maman, Tony and the boss! The food is good too.:)

Family-friendly accommodation with a beautiful view of the sea. An ideal choice for divers, even beginners! The daily diving trips were spent in a very good atmosphere, with a prepared team. Kind, helpful, and in a good mood!

Family-friendly accommodation with a beautiful view of the sea. An ideal choice for divers, even beginners! The daily diving trips were spent in a very good atmosphere, with a prepared team. Kind, helpful, and in a good mood!

We spent 4 nights at Bigfin Divers. All the staff were delightfully kind. We couldn't ask for anything they didn't provide. The rooms are simple, but all air-conditioned and clean. I haven't slept in such spotless bedding in my entire stay in Malaysia. The food was satisfactory. There was a shared fridge for guests. You can buy canned beer on site. The boat transfer and 3 meals are included in the price. At our request, they also prepared tuna from the local market, for which a special thank you! 🙏🏻 It was very delicious. The view from the rooms is beautiful!

We spent 4 nights at Bigfin Divers. All the staff were delightfully kind. We couldn't ask for anything they didn't provide. The rooms are simple, but all air-conditioned and clean. I haven't slept in such spotless bedding in my entire stay in Malaysia. The food was satisfactory. There was a shared fridge for guests. You can buy canned beer on site. The boat transfer and 3 meals are included in the price. At our request, they also prepared tuna from the local market, for which a special thank you! 🙏🏻 It was very delicious. The view from the rooms is beautiful!