

Best for beginner divers, 3-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Mari Mari House Reef in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a natural reef, artificial structures, and a wreck. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 3 to 22 metres in depth with an average of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 8 and 20 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, typically between 27 and 30C. Access is by boat only, with facilities including showers, a cafe, and rinse stations. Species recorded around this area include various lionfish, triggerfish, moray eels, wrasses, and groupers. Hazards include entanglement risks on structures, sea urchins, and lionfish. Divers should also watch for jellyfish in the water column.
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March and April bring the best visibility, so plan your trip around those months if your schedule allows. Watch your buoyancy carefully around the artificial structures as entanglement is a real risk for divers still building their skills.
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
3-22m
Visibility
8-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr
Species recorded around this area include zebra lionfish, titan triggerfish, giant moray, reef stonefish, harlequin sweetlips, bluespotted fantail rays, wrasses, groupers, and butterflyfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The depth ranges from 3 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 6000 metres from shore.
March and April offer the best visibility for diving at this site.
Divers should watch for entanglement risks on artificial structures, sea urchins, and lionfish. Additionally, watch for jellyfish in the water column and wear a full wetsuit for protection.
Diving at Mari Mari House Reef in Kota Kinabalu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mari Mari House Reef in Kota Kinabalu. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Mari Mari House Reef in Kota Kinabalu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mari Mari House Reef in Kota Kinabalu typically ranges from 8 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.