Complete diving guide to Perhentian Islands. Top dive sites: Vietnamese Wreck, Temple of the Sea, Sugar Wreck. PADI courses from RM1,100. Fun dives from RM80. Book boat + dive package.
Quick Answer
Q: Do I need a PADI license to dive in Perhentian?
No license needed for Discover Scuba Diving. For fun dives, you need Open Water certification. PADI courses available at all major dive centers.
Planning a trip to Perhentian Diving Guide 2026: Best Sites, Prices & PADI Courses? Here is the latest travel information you need right now. The standard adult fare for this route is typically RM 40.00 one-way and RM 80.00 for a return ticket. For children (aged 3-11), it is RM 20.00 one-way.
Traveling to Scuba Diving in Perhentian requires careful planning to align your arrival with speedboat schedules. Our services provide direct transfers from the mainland to all major resorts, ensuring you spend less time traveling and more time enjoying the crystal-clear waters.
Whether you are a solo backpacker, a family seeking tranquility, or a group organizing a team-building retreat, this specific route is designed to offer the most efficient connectivity to Perhentian Island.
No license needed for Discover Scuba Diving. For fun dives, you need Open Water certification. PADI courses available at all major dive centers.
Fun dives: RM80-120 per dive. PADI Open Water: RM1,100-1,400 (3-4 days). Discover Scuba Diving: RM180-250. Equipment rental included.
April-September offers 15-20m visibility. April-May and September have fewer divers. Avoid November-February (monsoon — dive centers close).
Planning a short trip? Maximize your 3D2N Perhentian Island holiday with our optimized itinerary covering boat transfers, snorkeling, and relaxing.
September offers a great balance of lingering sunshine, quieter beaches, and the start of the transitional weather period. Great for couples.
Specialized boat transfers for divers and groups heading directly to Vietnamese Wreck or Pasir Tani. Skip the resort drop-offs and head straight to the dive.
Traveling with kids? Get our all-in-one family package that includes return boat tickets and a kid-friendly snorkeling trip to the calmest bays in Perhentian.