

DSD Point in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is a multi-faceted dive site featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial reef structures, and a wreck. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, located 40 kilometres from the shore. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 15 and 40 metres and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. The site supports night diving and is equipped with nearby facilities including equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours. Divers should be aware of potential hazards, including boat traffic, strong currents, and sharp coral.
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Look for the Nasi Mak Restaurant with the colourful chairs at the Jesselton Point ferry terminal to find the meeting point.
Meet at the Go Aquatic dive centre for registration, then depart to Jesselton Point Jetty for boat transport to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
15-40m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site features depths between 5 and 25 metres and requires boat access, so suitability depends on individual training and experience levels regarding current and depth management.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
DSD Point is a boat-only dive site located 40 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should remain cautious of boat traffic, strong currents, and sharp coral formations.
Yes, the area provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, a dive shop, guided tours, and a cafe.
Diving at DSD Point in Kota Kinabalu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near DSD Point in Kota Kinabalu. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at DSD Point in Kota Kinabalu. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit DSD Point in Kota Kinabalu are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at DSD Point in Kota Kinabalu typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.