Spend a full day diving three distinct sites in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park with an experienced PADI instructor. This boat-based trip from Jesselton Point includes tanks, equipment, island lunch and park fees—perfect for certified divers seeking varied reef encounters.
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The morning opens at Jesselton Point: salt on your lips, a low hum of engines and the dive crew checking tanks. Within 15 minutes the city recedes and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park swing into view—limestone outcrops and reef flats that have shaped local fishing and island life for generations.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness — able to complete three dives with surface intervals and climb a ladder aboard the boat.
Wildlife
History
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park was established in 1974 as one of Malaysia’s first marine protected areas to conserve nearshore reefs and coastal fisheries.
Conservation
The park enforces permit and conservation fees to fund reef monitoring; visitors should avoid touching coral, feed no fish and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
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Bring your certification card
You must present a valid Open Water certification and logbook at check-in—no exceptions for certified-only trips.
Pre-hydrate and pace caffeine
Drink water before boarding and limit strong caffeine; long exposure and multiple dives increase dehydration risk.
Take motion-sickness prevention
If you get seasick, take oral prevention before boarding and sit midship where motion is gentlest.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Oxybenzone-free sunscreen protects both your skin and coral—apply before arriving on the boat.
Dive certification card & logbook
Required for check-in and to verify experience for guided dives.
Personal dive computer
Tracks no-decompression limits across multiple dives and helps manage bottom time.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reduces chemical stress on corals during surface time.
Light dry bag & change of clothes
Keeps valuables dry and gives you a warm, dry change after the trip.