Explore Gaya Island
Gaya Island is a large island, which lies off the west coast Sabah State, on the island of Borneo in Malaysia. This island makes up part of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. There are multiple dive centres and dive resorts on the island which can take divers to the impressive underwater world here. It is also an ideal location to do dive courses due to calm conditions. The fact that it is located in a protected national park means that the marine life is in pristine condition, ready to be admired.
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Diving in Gaya Island
One of the main diving activities which happen here at Gaya Island are the dive courses. Due to the easy and relaxing conditions, this is an ideal place for novice divers to begin their diving journey. The dive centres and dive resorts offer a multitude of courses here. Underwater, there is a lot of chance for the macro lovers and macro photographers to admire the many species here. There are also multiple coral gardens and coral walls and slopes.
The best Months to Dive in Gaya Island
The weather is warm throughout the year with temperatures between 29°C and 31°C. There is a dry and wet season, with the most rain falling between January to March but the rain is minimal. The best months to dive here are between March and October. Water temperatures are pleasant and warm ranging between 25°C and 30°C and the visibility averages around 15 metres and can reach up to 30 metres on the best days.
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