

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, boat entry.
Jack Sparrow Reef is a reef site located in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Malaysia. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres, with an average of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 40 metres, allowing for clear observation of the reef structure. The site is suitable for beginner divers and offers calm conditions with no significant current. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and stonefish, and maintain neutral buoyancy to protect the substrate. Boat traffic is present, so divers must remain within sight of their surface support at all times.
6.70205, 116.35020
Watch where you place your hands and knees: the reef edges and rocks are sharp, and stonefish can be difficult to spot against the substrate. Keep fins clear of the bottom and stay neutrally buoyant throughout the dive.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, with depths averaging 12 metres and calm conditions.
The site ranges from 10 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Boat access is required for this site, and divers must remain within sight of their boat or surface support throughout the dive.
Hazards include sharp coral, stonefish, and boat traffic. Divers should watch where they place their hands and knees and keep fins clear of the bottom.
Diving at Jack Sparrow Reef in Mantanani Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Jack Sparrow Reef in Mantanani Island. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Jack Sparrow Reef in Mantanani Island typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.