We visit all the main Dive Sites in Perhentian
There are many dive sites around Perhentian that are dived on a daily basis due to their popularity, and also many that people forget exists. We are constantly exploring new dive sites that others don't frequent. At Anti Gravity Divers, we try and give our customers variety while also showing them the best diving Perhentian has to offer.
Tukun Laut
This pinnacle known as "The Temple of the Sea" is one of the best known dive sites in Perhentian and in many peoples eyes the best. At 18m you can find giant puffers, giant morays and trevally. As you make your way around the pinnacle you will find bamboo sharks resting under the rocks and getting in amongst the huge schools of snappers is a must. Squid, rays, boxfish and many varieties of nudibranchs can be spotted here even on your safety stop.
Interesting fact: Tukun Laut is often mispronounced as Tokong Laut in Malay, which translates to 'Temple of the Sea'. Unfortunately, over the years Temple of the Sea has stuck as the English version of its' name. Tukun Laut actually means 'outcropping rock'.
This pinnacle known as "The Temple of the Sea" is one of the best known dive sites in Perhentian and in many peoples eyes the best. At 18m you can find giant puffers, giant morays and trevally. As you make your way around the pinnacle you will find bamboo sharks resting under the rocks and getting in amongst the huge schools of snappers is a must. Squid, rays, boxfish and many varieties of nudibranchs can be spotted here even on your safety stop.
Interesting fact: Tukun Laut is often mispronounced as Tokong Laut in Malay, which translates to 'Temple of the Sea'. Unfortunately, over the years Temple of the Sea has stuck as the English version of its' name. Tukun Laut actually means 'outcropping rock'.
Terumbu Tiga (T3)
"The Three Brothers" or "T3" is a huge site made up of three massive building sized boulders and many smaller ones. Many pelagic fish visit here and it is a good spot to find blacktips, barracuda and turtles. There are numerous caverns and swim-throughs and the soft corals on the top of the boulders make for awesome wide-angle photo opportunities. Great place to find nudibranch and pipefish.
"The Three Brothers" or "T3" is a huge site made up of three massive building sized boulders and many smaller ones. Many pelagic fish visit here and it is a good spot to find blacktips, barracuda and turtles. There are numerous caverns and swim-throughs and the soft corals on the top of the boulders make for awesome wide-angle photo opportunities. Great place to find nudibranch and pipefish.
Batu Layar
Also known as Sail Rock, this dive site is a submerged reef perfect for those who want to spot blacktips and hawksbill turtles in the same dive. Scorpionfish and pipefish are found on the sand at 18m and huge schools of snappers dominate the top of the reef. Pufferfish, bamboo sharks, angelfish and boxfish all are to be found and look out for the resident school of barracuda.
Also known as Sail Rock, this dive site is a submerged reef perfect for those who want to spot blacktips and hawksbill turtles in the same dive. Scorpionfish and pipefish are found on the sand at 18m and huge schools of snappers dominate the top of the reef. Pufferfish, bamboo sharks, angelfish and boxfish all are to be found and look out for the resident school of barracuda.
D'Lagoon
This sheltered bay at the north of the small island is a favourite site for many people. On the sand you can find puffers, damselfish and many types of goby and if lucky the resident Jenkins ray. Schools of barracuda, snappers and silver batfish hide turtles and occasional blacktips among the hard and soft corals and boulders.
This sheltered bay at the north of the small island is a favourite site for many people. On the sand you can find puffers, damselfish and many types of goby and if lucky the resident Jenkins ray. Schools of barracuda, snappers and silver batfish hide turtles and occasional blacktips among the hard and soft corals and boulders.
Shark Point
As the name suggests, this is the best place to see blacktip sharks around Perhentian. A shallow site, it is best to start on the sand and work your way shallow above the staghorn coral and if you're lucky will get to see the sharks hunting. Also a great place to spot turtles. Resident schools of barracuda and silver batfish make this dive complete.
As the name suggests, this is the best place to see blacktip sharks around Perhentian. A shallow site, it is best to start on the sand and work your way shallow above the staghorn coral and if you're lucky will get to see the sharks hunting. Also a great place to spot turtles. Resident schools of barracuda and silver batfish make this dive complete.
Batu Nisan
A shallow dive nearby long beach, this is an easy to navigate dive site that is perfect for beginners, checkout dives or courses. The beautiful shallow areas have some of the clearest water and is a great place to see massive schools of glassfish. Boxfish, morays, turtles and puffers are all found as you go deeper along the reef.
A shallow dive nearby long beach, this is an easy to navigate dive site that is perfect for beginners, checkout dives or courses. The beautiful shallow areas have some of the clearest water and is a great place to see massive schools of glassfish. Boxfish, morays, turtles and puffers are all found as you go deeper along the reef.
Tanjung Butong
Located at the north of the small island, this collection of boulders is a great place to see pelagic fish. There is a section here called 'Trigger Alley' where there are dozens of titan triggerfish swimming around you. When you approach the shallows there are scorpionfish, pipe fish, nudibranchs and turtles all hidden amongst the corals.
Located at the north of the small island, this collection of boulders is a great place to see pelagic fish. There is a section here called 'Trigger Alley' where there are dozens of titan triggerfish swimming around you. When you approach the shallows there are scorpionfish, pipe fish, nudibranchs and turtles all hidden amongst the corals.
Tanjung Basi
At the north of the big island we find Tanjung Basi. This site ranges from deep water boulders where we can find big pelagics to the shallow section which has beautiful corals and a great place to spot turtles as well as schools of reef fish. Many species of triggerfish like to nest here so take care if venturing out on the sand.
At the north of the big island we find Tanjung Basi. This site ranges from deep water boulders where we can find big pelagics to the shallow section which has beautiful corals and a great place to spot turtles as well as schools of reef fish. Many species of triggerfish like to nest here so take care if venturing out on the sand.
Seabell Rock
Seabell Rock is easily located by the small lighthouse on top of the rocky formations. It is a great place to find lionfish, morays, bamboo sharks, rays and possibly stonefish. On the sand you can find scorpionfish, gobies and pipefish while venturing above the rocks you will find huge schools of snappers and reef fish.
Seabell Rock is easily located by the small lighthouse on top of the rocky formations. It is a great place to find lionfish, morays, bamboo sharks, rays and possibly stonefish. On the sand you can find scorpionfish, gobies and pipefish while venturing above the rocks you will find huge schools of snappers and reef fish.
The Wrecks
Perhentian Islands are lucky enough to be home to a number of wrecks and these make up some of the best diving here.
Sugar Wreck (MV Union Star 17)
Undoubtedly the most popular, this 90m cargo ship lies on it's side in 18m of water making it perfect for exploring. Cobias, Coral cat sharks, bamboo sharks, scorpionfish, lionfish, giant puffers and boxfish all make their home here. Mackerels and barracuda hunt at the top. One of the best sites in Perhentian.
Vietnamese Wreck
At 24m this wreck sank in the 70's and can have challenging currents. A small site, you need to take your time to find all the hidden and camouflaged critters that await here. If there is a current on the dive, the drift off the wreck can make for an interesting dive, with the fields of soft coral in the sand and the chance of spotting seahorses and the blue-ring octopus.
Police Wreck
Forcibly sunk around 2008, these 3 police boats are lying in 15-18 metres of water on the northwest side of the big island and already lend a home to many interesting species like chevron barracuda, jackfish, nudibranches, flounders, Kuhl's stingray, scorpionfish, and cleaner shrimps. An easy site to navigate with barely any current, it is possible to cover all three wrecks on one dive.
Perhentian Islands are lucky enough to be home to a number of wrecks and these make up some of the best diving here.
Sugar Wreck (MV Union Star 17)
Undoubtedly the most popular, this 90m cargo ship lies on it's side in 18m of water making it perfect for exploring. Cobias, Coral cat sharks, bamboo sharks, scorpionfish, lionfish, giant puffers and boxfish all make their home here. Mackerels and barracuda hunt at the top. One of the best sites in Perhentian.
Vietnamese Wreck
At 24m this wreck sank in the 70's and can have challenging currents. A small site, you need to take your time to find all the hidden and camouflaged critters that await here. If there is a current on the dive, the drift off the wreck can make for an interesting dive, with the fields of soft coral in the sand and the chance of spotting seahorses and the blue-ring octopus.
Police Wreck
Forcibly sunk around 2008, these 3 police boats are lying in 15-18 metres of water on the northwest side of the big island and already lend a home to many interesting species like chevron barracuda, jackfish, nudibranches, flounders, Kuhl's stingray, scorpionfish, and cleaner shrimps. An easy site to navigate with barely any current, it is possible to cover all three wrecks on one dive.
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