Dreamer Shore

★★★★★ (9,255)

Located right in front of Dreamer Island (Sepanggar Island), this dive site is a shore dive based site that offers customers abundance of marine life throughout the year.

This dive site is famous for its Fire Corals and Sea Urchins as divers will immediately notice its abundance of existence upon decent into the water.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Basic Freediver

Basic Freediver

The SSI Basic Freediver course is your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. During this entry-level program, you will learn how to freedive safely with a buddy in a pool/confined water up to a depth of five meters. Online training is combined with in-water practice sessions to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be a confident freediver. Upon completing this program, you will earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification.

August 18, 2026 +235 More
$146.83
MYR 600.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
901 Sightings
J
37
F
0
M
16
A
0
M
22
J
26
J
129
A
405
S
143
O
24
N
52
D
47

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
2.7k Sightings
J
116
F
121
M
87
A
89
M
196
J
123
J
414
A
950
S
262
O
73
N
126
D
129

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
1.9k Sightings
J
37
F
51
M
32
A
52
M
77
J
103
J
319
A
584
S
234
O
172
N
98
D
91

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
1.8k Sightings
J
47
F
51
M
27
A
40
M
69
J
91
J
308
A
646
S
219
O
171
N
86
D
89

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
1.4k Sightings
J
36
F
53
M
26
A
13
M
84
J
83
J
323
A
336
S
166
O
162
N
62
D
77

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
283 Sightings
J
0
F
13
M
0
A
0
M
29
J
11
J
64
A
36
S
69
O
10
N
0
D
51

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
223 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
12
J
107
A
64
S
19
O
0
N
21
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
182 Sightings
J
10
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
66
A
76
S
19
O
0
N
11
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
153 Sightings
J
17
F
0
M
15
A
0
M
0
J
10
J
32
A
47
S
17
O
0
N
15
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
145 Sightings
J
11
F
0
M
0
A
13
M
0
J
11
J
26
A
46
S
11
O
0
N
15
D
12

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
139 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
74
A
49
S
16
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
126 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
77
A
49
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
122 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
26
A
76
S
20
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

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Hard Corals

Hard Corals
116 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
10
M
0
J
0
J
106
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
112 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
14
A
11
M
0
J
0
J
13
A
37
S
16
O
0
N
10
D
11

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

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Soft Corals

Soft Corals
96 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
60
A
36
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
78 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
60
S
18
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
69 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
53
S
16
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 950

Unsplash-Sonia Kowsar
Sea Urchins

Sea Urchins
68 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
68
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station

Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station

Graceville, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station

Scuba Kinabalu Dive Station

Graceville, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Like Scuba Center

Like Scuba Center

No.11370, Dekat Lorong Tosaraya, 3,, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Dive Sites Nearby

Like Scuba Center, 88200 Kota Kinabalu
Like Scuba Center (★4.6)

Like Scuba Center (★4.6)

Our dive center features a state-of-the-art swimming pool designed for divers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner practicing skills in a controlled environment or an advanced diver refining techniques, our pool provides a safe and comfortable space for training.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Sulug Island, North (★4.2)

Sulug Island, North (★4.2)

Located North of Sulug Island, a famous diving spot in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park due to its majestic coral reefs and beautiful marine flora and fauna that divers can enjoy.
Aqualung
The Rock, Mamutik Island (★4.4)

The Rock, Mamutik Island (★4.4)

Situated behind Mamutik Island, this dive site “The rock Mamutik“ boast a huge population of marine life and thriving coral reef accessible by boat and an easy dive site for beginner entry level divers.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Mamutik Island, Pyramid Reef (★4.1)

Mamutik Island, Pyramid Reef (★4.1)

Located 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu mainland, this dive site is only accessible via a boat. The dive site is a sloping bottom with the reef shaped like a pyramid which is where the site name comes from.
Ronald C. (#2496453)
Sutera Harbour Marina (★4.7)

Sutera Harbour Marina (★4.7)

From beginners to advanced swimmers, enjoy a full range of lessons. Open daily 7am-9pm, our flexible schedule fits your convenience. Just took 10 minutes reachable from center of town.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Mamutik Island, Mid Reef (★4.1)

Mamutik Island, Mid Reef (★4.1)

Mid Reef is strategically located in-between Gaya Island and Mamutik Island, bringing a low to moderate current at about 5 Meters, which is fun and adventurous for diver who want to experience a little bit of current during their dive.
Aqualung
Landslide, Manukan Island (★4.3)

Landslide, Manukan Island (★4.3)

Situated West of Tunku Abdul Rahman Parks, accessible by boat close to Manukan Island, this dive site is called “Landslide“. The shape of the reef which is similar of what a landslide would look like is what came of the name of the site.
Aqualung
Manukan shore (★4.4)

Manukan shore (★4.4)

Situated close to Manukan Island Jetty, this dive site houses a few artificial objects submerged underwater and is now a thriving reef. Used more comanly as a site to train new divers this site has good sandy bottom area that is comfortable for diver to learn scuba diving.
Mares
Clement Reef (★4.4)

Clement Reef (★4.4)

Located North to North West of Sepanggar Island, this dive site is a slopping bottom with diverse hard coral and is only accessible via boat. Visibility is often very clear at this dive site due to its strategic location between Sepanggar mainland and Sepanggar Island.
Like Scuba Center, 88300 Kota Kinabalu
Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island (★4.2)

Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island (★4.2)

A beautiful and magnificent thriving dive site located at the back of Gaya Island sitting in between Bunga Raya Resort and YTL Resort. Great for beginners and training.
Ronald C. (#2496453)
Mari Mari Shore (★4.2)

Mari Mari Shore (★4.2)

This dive site is situated 20 minuted from Kota Kinabalu mainland and 10 Minutes from Sepanggar mainland. It is right in front of Mari - Mari Resort. The characteristic of this dive site is shore based. It has a maximum depth of 18 meters during high tide and the bottom is mixed sandy and muddy.
Mares
Mari Mari Wreck (★4.4)

Mari Mari Wreck (★4.4)

The Mari Mari Wreck dive is located at Sepanggar Island where close to Mari Mari dive operator, it’s took 20 minutes boat ride from Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort to get there. You may found this dive site by following a descent line at 2m, the top of the wreck is 18m, sandy bottom reachable 25m.
JAW Scuba and Swim Academy, 88000 Sabah
Nexson Reef (★4.5)

Nexson Reef (★4.5)

This dive site is specially for Deep Diving, it takes 15 minutes boat ride from Dreamer Island. This dive site require free descent all the way down to top reef at 24 meters.Actual depth might defer due to the current tide.There’s a slight slope for descending down to a maximum depth of 35 meter from the top reef.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Pancang (★4.4)

Pancang (★4.4)

Located North of Kota Kinabalu, approximately 20 minutes from the mainland and the first point of view when entering Sepanggar Island form Kota Kinabalu. The location of this dive site is inhabited therefore a boat is needed to dive here. This dive site can be characterised as a sloping bottom with good visibility
Aqualung
Fendy Rock (★4.6)

Fendy Rock (★4.6)

This dive site just takes 5 minutes from Sepanggar island to reach Fendy Rock dive site, its very suitable for newly certified divers and macro lovers, it’s sandy slopping bottom.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Ah Long Rock (★4.6)

Ah Long Rock (★4.6)

It takes a 8 minutes boat ride to reach Ah Long Rock, it’s head is to North- west. This is a dive site great for beginner entry level, it’s slopping to the bottom.
Aqualung
AH KONG TONGUE (★4.6)

AH KONG TONGUE (★4.6)

From Dreamer Island it takes 4 minutes by boat to get there. It’s started the name from a diver who called Ah Kong but the the top reef is looks like a tongue so this dive site become AH KONG TONGUE.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Barracuda Point Udar Besar (★4.6)

Barracuda Point Udar Besar (★4.6)

The dive site is located in between southeast of Pulau Uda Besar and northwest of Sepanggar Island. Accessible via a boat it is 5 minutes away from both, Pulau Uda Kecil and Sepanggar Island.
Mares
Wreck Reef TLDM (★4.8)

Wreck Reef TLDM (★4.8)

2 Minutes south of Pulau Uda Kecil in the Sepanggar Navy Base is a small ship wreck that the Navy them self sunk into the ocean floor as beginner entry level Wreck Dive site.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Sapi Only Garden Eel (★5.0)

Sapi Only Garden Eel (★5.0)

20min from Jesselton point public jetty. Arrive Sapi Island (TARP) boat dive is the best but it can also entry from the shore. Make sure choose the right dive centre to dive with. Make sure dive pro hold legal and valid license.
Scubapro
Sapi Shore (★4.7)

Sapi Shore (★4.7)

Sapi Shore is perfect for entry level courses as it offers sandy bottom all the way with many reef fishes around. It is easily accessible straight from city center and plenty of space for multiple diving courses to go on at the same time.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Arthur Reef, Sapi Island (★4.4)

Arthur Reef, Sapi Island (★4.4)

The reef is located on the side of Sapi Island at the slope right after Coral Garden Reef. The reef is somewhat similar to a triangle shape. Mostly sandy bottom the reef attracts Nudibranchs, Puffer Fish and a number of Lobsters.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Coral Garden Sapi Island (★4.0)

Coral Garden Sapi Island (★4.0)

Located at the side of Sapi Island, many recreational divers favour this site for its easy diving conditions with less to no current and waves most of the time. Many Squids, Cuttlefish and Nudibranch can be found year round with many artificial items below to attract reef fishes.