Tioman

Tioman Dive Centre

(http://www.tioman-dive-ce...), enjoy diving in clear blue waters over beautiful coral reefs teeming with marine life. tioman is perfect for both learning to dive tdc offer a comprehensive range of padi dive training courses and diving for fun at over 20 dive sites. safety is, of course, their primary concern, but your fun and enjoyment are also important. they maintain a friendly, informal atmosphere in the dive centre, and hope you will enjoy their hospitality. their many repeat visitors are testament to the fact that they are doing something right. ☎ +60 9 4191 228

Perhaps the most popular activity for visitors is snorkelling. Most resorts can arrange for speedboats or seabuses to take you to the beaches and small uninhabited islands nearby such as Pulau Tulai, aka "Coral Island" and Renggis island where the snorkelling is at its best. The water is almost pristine save for the occasional litter. Just be careful of the small jellyfish, as they can pack a sting, and try not to lose your rental gear or you'll be subject to the renter's arbitrary fines. However, snorkelling is fantastic in front of most beaches and can rival that of any snorkelling trip at a fraction of the cost. However, do note that the beaches are home to several "Portugese Man of War". These prickly creatures tend to rest on rocks and if snorkelling in shallow waters, one should be especially careful of not coming in contact with these. They pack quite a sting and might require medical attention. Snorkellers who are squeamish about brushing against thick clouds of jellyfish in the water as can happen in the May-September period can try wearing a long-sleeved shirt or a rash guard when snorkelling. Alternately, you can rent a wetsuit from one of the dive shops if you're not comfortable with the jellies. You can rent snorkelling equipment for about 15RM/day mask, scuba, fins.Some of the best locations are as follows.

Air Batang

The best village for snorkelling. at abc the far end of the beach one can snorkel around the rocks towards panuba with a full reef full of colourful coral and fish. its not too deep, making it perfect for snorkelling. even more colourful is the reef on either side of the jetty where one can see turtles and a vast garden of yellow coral.

Tioman Cabana Sport & Ray Dive Adventure

(http://www.traveltiomanis...) dive with local guided shamrock to explore underwater world..with friendly staff and have most the best experienced and recommended from backpackers diver call 013-7176677

For those who are surf junkies, Tioman receives swells up to 2 m from the South China Sea. However, they only come during the wet season which is from November to March and only hit the eastern side of the island.

Scuba facilities are readily available, and the diving is reasonably good, especially in view of the proximity to Singapore. Most villages have a variety of dive shops. Padi Open water courses average at about RM990 4 day course, and for licensed divers each dive is roughly RM90). You plan to dive and are travelling with small budget? Go to Air Batang ABC since accomodation is about RM30 and not RM40 like in Salang.

Established in 1976. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent dive sites Salang is best for diving. Helpful with arranging accommodation. The first and only Instructor Development Centre on Tioman Island. Services include boat dives, day and night shore dives, equipment servicing, air/nitrox/trimix refill, hydro testing, PADI recreational dive courses Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster and Instructor.