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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Johor
The top 14 dive and snorkel sites in Johor, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Johor guide
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2Captain point
Classical drift dive with Mantas and eagle rays. North side of Dayang island, north of Pulau Aur.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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3Rayner's rock
A lot of different sharks may be seen here: Whitetip sharks, Hammerheads sharks, Whale sharks, as well as Mantas 33m high rock on the east side of Dayang island, northeast of Pulau Aur.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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4Pulau Pinang
East side of Pulau Pinang island, Southeast of Pulau Aur island
IntermediateMax depth 78.7 ftBoat entry
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5Pulau Babi Tengah
This dive site is into the marine park, and you can find some leatherback turtles in july! Northeast of Mersing
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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6Siam Knoll
Good coral and good cross section of Marine life, from sweet lips, to damsels, and nudibranchs. Well sheltered site until the N monsoon (Nov - Feb) On the NW corner of Pulau Tinggi
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
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7Takong Sangoe
Good site for hard and soft coral as well as a large variety of fish life. First small island you come to as you head east from Pulau Sibu. Takong Sangoe is also known as Little Bay.
BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftBoat entry
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8Eboi Bessar
Good coral dive thru numerous toppled boulders The Larger of the two small islands on the east side of Pulau Tinggi.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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9Takong Rakit
Nice wall dive, good hard coral, loads of soft coral due to the current. Very good fish life, with moray's nurse sharks, yellow tail barracuda, snapper, angelfish, damsel', etc... 15min boat ride East from Pulau Sibu Takong Rakit is also known as Dolly Parton.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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10Divers Lodge House Reef
Divers Lodge House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Max depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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11Lima Kechil
Neat dive site that rarely gets current, has a small Cavern at the east end that opens to air so is not an overhead environment. Large school of fusiliers usually hang out at the eastern end as well. Second island as you head due east of Pulau Sibu, connected to it's sister island of Lima Bessar by a shallow reef.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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12Pinnacle II
Cleaning station for Bat fishes, you'll encounter a lot of them South of Aur Island
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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13Pulau Rawa
Good Beaches and snorkelling, healthy "STAG'S-HORN CORAL" surrounding both beaches with easy access for snorkelling. New dive centre opening Feb / March 2010 Approx 10 miles north northeast of Mersing, after Pulau Babi Besar and Pulau Babi Tengah.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftShore or Boat entry
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14Pulau Pemanggil
On the east side of Pulau Pemanggil is an old unknown shipwreck. The wreck is covered of fish. Very nice dive. Approx 12 miles northwest of Pulau Aur.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
Johor diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Johor for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 14 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Johor?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Johor are Dayang tip (3.0 from 2 reviews), Captain point (3.0 from 1 review) and Rayner's rock (3.0 from 1 review).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Johor?
The top-rated beginner sites are Dayang tip (3.0 from 2 reviews) and Captain point (3.0 from 1 review).
Are there dive shops in Johor?
Zentacle lists 3 dive shops in Johor. The top-rated are Dive C Sdn Bhd (4.9 from 10 reviews) and Singapore American School (4.1 from 140 reviews).