We track 200 dive operators in Malaysia. 91 teach certification courses (106 PADI, 19 SSI). 104 run snorkelling trips. 50 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Kampung Tekek, with 28. 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 | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scuba Junkie KK | 4.5(159) | 4.5 | none | PADI | 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. 91 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (106 centres), followed by SSI (19). NAUI, SDI/TDI, IANTD also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $44 to $101 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
50 operators in Malaysia offer accommodation alongside diving.
104 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lekker Divers is a dive center located on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, offering diving and snorkeling activities. They are situated on Pasir Panjang.
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.
Scuba-Naut Dive Centre is a dive center located in Kampung Salang, Tioman Island, Malaysia. They offer PADI courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The center is situated in Salang Bay, a popular spot for divers.
Adang Sea Divers is a sporting goods store located on Koh Lipe, Thailand. It is operational and highly rated by customers, offering various payment options.
Quiver Dive Team operates from Coral Bay on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia. They provide diving services, including courses and guided dives. The dive center is situated in a prime location for exploring the underwater world of the Perhentian Islands.
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(346) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Tioman Reef Divers | 4.6(82) | none | none | NAUI | Visit |
| 4 | Tioman Big Brother Diver | 5.0(68) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Lekker Divers | 5.0(335) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive Tioman | 4.7(105) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Scuba-Naut Dive Centre | 4.7(105) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Adang Sea Divers | 4.7(435) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
