

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, boat entry, moderate current.
Genting Bay, located on the southeastern side of Pulau Tulai, features a sheltered reef environment suitable for beginners. The site offers a gentle slope starting from 1 metre and reaching an average depth of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers can observe a variety of marine life, including common wrasses and less frequently encountered species such as groupers, bird wrasse, moon wrasse, rabbitfish, and triplefins. Anemonefish, including the ocellaris and pink skunk varieties, are also present alongside the varicose wart slug and various snails. Access to this site is by boat, and visitors should be prepared for moderate currents during their dive or snorkel.
2.90500, 104.10500
Organize a private tour to arrive on Coral Island before the majority of excursionists.
The only option to access this site is by boat. Many tour agencies offer excursions to Coral Island from starting points including Salang, ABC, Tekek and Paya.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Divers and snorkellers can observe wrasses, groupers, bird wrasse, ocellaris anemonefish, pink skunk anemonefish, moon wrasse, rabbitfish, triplefins, and the varicose wart slug.
Yes, Genting Bay is suitable for beginners due to its sheltered nature and gentle reef slope.
The reef slopes from 1 metre to an average depth of 10 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Genting Bay (Pulau Tulai) in Tioman. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Genting Bay (Pulau Tulai) in Tioman. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.