

Best for beginner divers, 2-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Hanging Gardens is a wall and drift dive site located at Sipadan Island, Malaysia. The topography features a vertical wall that descends from 2 metres to a maximum depth of 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers access the site via boat, encountering mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. The water temperature remains consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. This site is suitable for beginners and offers a typical dive duration of 50 minutes. Hazards include boat traffic, decompression risks, deep water, entanglement, nitrogen narcosis, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish. Toilets are available as a facility.
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Request this as a first dive when morning light illuminates the soft coral curtains in vibrant colours before they flatten to brown by midday.
Speedboats from Mabul or Kapalai reach the site in 20 to 30 minutes. Permits are required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 40m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 2 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to Hanging Gardens is by boat only.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, decompression risks, deep water, entanglement, nitrogen narcosis, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Diving at Hanging Gardens in Sabah requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hanging Gardens in Sabah. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Hanging Gardens in Sabah are April, May, June, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Hanging Gardens in Sabah typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hanging Gardens in Sabah typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.