We track 200 dive operators in Malaysia. 84 teach certification courses (98 PADI, 18 SSI). 96 run snorkelling trips. 48 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Kampung Tekek, with 27. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 200. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SeaTango Dive Centre | 4.9(27) | none | $73 | PADI ยท SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 200 dive operators in Malaysia, with the biggest cluster around Kampung Tekek. 84 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (98 centres), followed by SSI (18). NAUI, SDI/TDI, IANTD also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $44 to $101 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
48 operators in Malaysia offer accommodation alongside diving.
96 of the 200 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
SeaTango Dive Centre is a dive center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer diving and snorkeling services.
Go Aquatic is a dive center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, operating from Wisma Sabah. They offer a variety of diving and snorkeling services, including PADI courses and guided dives. They are highly rated by customers for their services.
Scuba Junkie KK is a dive center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, operating from Wisma Sabah. They offer a range of diving services, including PADI courses, guided dives, and snorkeling trips. They are part of the larger Scuba Junkie group, known for its operations in various locations.
Lekker Divers is a dive center located on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, offering diving and snorkeling activities. They are situated on Pasir Panjang.
Tioman Reef Divers is a NAUI diving centre located in Kampung Tekek on Tioman Island. The operator provides scuba diving courses, leisure diving packages, and equipment rental for visitors.
Tioman Dive Centre is an SSI Diamond dive center located at Papaya Resort in Kampung Tekek. They offer a range of scuba diving courses and guided leisure dives at various sites around Tioman Island.
Dive Tioman by B&J Diving Centre is located in Air Batang Bay, Tioman Island. They offer a range of diving services and are a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort.
Ombak Divers is a dive center located in Coral Bay, Perhentian Island, Malaysia. They offer a range of diving courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The dive center is situated on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, a well-known diving spot.
Blue Heaven Divers is a dive center located in Kampung Air Batang on Tioman Island, Malaysia. They offer a variety of diving courses and guided dives. The center is situated in a prime location for accessing the island's dive sites.
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures is a dive center and tour operator based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer a variety of diving and snorkeling excursions, PADI courses, and wildlife adventures. They are known for their trips to Gaya Island and other local dive sites.
| 2 | Go Aquatic | 4.9(443) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Scuba Junkie KK | 4.6(177) | 4.7 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Lekker Divers | 5.0(405) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Tioman Reef Divers | 4.7(84) | none | none | NAUI | Visit |
| 6 | Tioman Big Brother Diver | 5.0(76) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Dive Tioman | 4.8(843) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Ombak Divers | 4.9(450) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
