

Best for beginner divers, 10-16m, boat entry.
Mari Mari Garden is a reef site located in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Malaysia. The site features a reef structure at depths ranging from 10 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres. It is accessible only by boat. Conditions are generally calm with visibility between 5 and 10 metres and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginner divers. Divers should be aware of boat traffic at the surface and exercise caution around sharp coral. Air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available through the local dive shop.
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Keep an eye on the surface and stay close to your guide during the ascent, as boat traffic in the area is the main hazard at this site. All fills, rental gear, and guided tours are available through the dive shop, so you can travel light.
Departure from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Kota Kinabalu at 9:30 AM. Boat duration is approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-16m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is well-suited to beginner divers due to its calm, current-free conditions and manageable depths.
The reef sits between 10 and 16 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site, which is located 38,000 metres from the shore.
The main hazards are boat traffic at the surface and sharp coral on the reef.
Yes, the local dive shop provides air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at Mari Mari Garden in Sabah requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Mari Mari Garden in Sabah are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Mari Mari Garden in Sabah typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.