Ghost Town

★★★★☆ (37)

Just in front of Blue Heaven Divers you can enjoy a lovely shallow reef. Want to experience something different? Explore the artificial reef named “Ghost Town.” Piles of concrete block have been placed here, giving the impression of an underwater skyline.

Scorpion fish, lionfish, groupers, and many more. Exciting marine life during night dive: squids, rays, and many more.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Common Dolphin
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Eagle Ray
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda
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Whale Shark
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
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Reef Manta Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 28

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Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish
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Whitetip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 120

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Cuttlefish
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Total number of species approx.: 2

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Nurse Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

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Nudibranch
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Blacktip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Skate Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Cornetfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species approx.: 8

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Bannerfish
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Striped Dolphin
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species approx.: 50

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Frogfish
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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species approx.: 350

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Damselfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish
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Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
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Total number of species approx.: 180

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Sole
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Total number of species approx.: 125

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Gurnards
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Leaf Scorpionfish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

My Scuba, My Scuba Salang Bay Tioman

Pulau Tioman, Kampung Tekek, 26800 Pahang, Malaysia

BLUE HEAVEN DIVERS

Kampong Air Batang, 26800 Pahang, Malaysia

Mermaid Wonderland Dive Center

Kampung Paya, Tioman Island,, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia

Dive Sites Nearby

Aqualung

Jahat, Tioman Island (★4.0)

30 minute boat ride south of Juara Bay on a small island; Depth: 30m; Current: Somtimes medium current allowing for a drift dive; Site: Large boulders and slopping coral reefs that reaches down to the sandy bottom bay, over hanging rock formations.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Light House Mukut (★4.2)

Heading north from Juara, and only 15-18 minutes from Juara Jetty. An easy dive site for beginner, good for macro photographer. Good dive site to dive.
Mares

Tg Api Lighthouse (★4.1)

Location: 20 minute boat ride south of Juara Bay; Depth: 35m+; Current: Sometimes strong current along the drop off; Site: a gentle sloping coral reef ranging between 2 - 7m which moves into a drop off descending to 25m and a gradual sandy bottom which can reach around 40m
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Bugis (★4.2)

Heading north from Juara, and only 10 minutes from Juara Jetty. An easy dive site for beginner, good for macro photographer. Good dive site to dive.
Mares

TDB house reef (★3.6)

Just a short walk from the beach, Tioman Dive Buddy House Reef, or TDB House Reef in short, is a gradual sandy slope that starts from the shore, which steeps from 6m onwards all the way to 16m depth. This dive site is perfect for buoyancy training, entry level courses and Try Scuba.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Penut (★4.2)

Heading north from Juara, and only 10 minutes from Juara Jetty. An easy dive site for beginner, and a good dive site, also for macro photographers.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Genting House Reef (★4.5)

A shore dive site with easy entry, with bottom made up of silt, gravel, and sand. Gradual slope from the shore, increasing in steepness from 5m to 20m. There are 2 artificial reef/wrecks laying at 7m depth, drawing in schools of fishes. Perfect dive site for entry level diver and wreck diving training alike.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Berlabuh (★4.2)

Location: 10 minute boat ride south of Juara Bay; Depth: 30m+; Current: Sometimes strong current which could offer drift diving; Site: A sloping coral reef with rocky formation ranging between 10 - 18 m which moves into towering rock formations and marine walls which can reach around 30m.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Temengkuh (★4.4)

Location: 7 minute boat drive south of Juara Bay in a sheltered cove; Depth: 24m; Current: Surge from waves can be present in shallow areas; Site: Coral reef covered bay, rocky structures and rock walls surround the bay and lead onto a second shallow coral reef and fresh water boulder area, no mooring line
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Ajoy (★4.7)

Location: 7 minutes boat ride south of Juara Bay; Depth: 18m+; Current: Sometimes Medium current which could offer drift dive; Site: A sloping coral reef which move into boulder formations full of macro life, moving through a riverscape along the island edge onto a shallow reef with huge rock features.
Aqualung

Nayak (★4.2)

Dive site: 5 minute boat ride to the southern side of Juara Bay; Depth: 18 meters and there is only a limited; Site is a gentle sloping coral reef ranging between 2 - 18 m with some large bouldering coral features and shallow lying rock formations.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Ajoi (★4.1)

Location: 5 minute boat ride from Juara Jetty; Depth: 5-20+m; Current: Small current sometimes present; Site: Gently sloping coral reef to 18m, rock walls and pinnacles located along island side going to depths of 20m, Mooring line.
Mares

Nudi Rock (★4.2)

Location: 5 minute boat ride from Juara Jetty; Depth: 5-20+m; Current: Small current sometimes present; Site: Gently sloping coral reef to 18m, rock walls and pinnacles located along island side going to depths of 20m, Mooring line.
Juara Scuba Academy, 26800 Pahang

Lagoon (★4.4)

Location: Shore dive located at the southern point of Juara beach; Depth: 18m; Current: Surge from waves can be present; Site: Sandy bottom bay that leads into a gently sloping coral reef to 18m, large coral boulders and river rock areas
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Juara Bay South (★4.0)

Location: Shore dive located at the southern point of Juara beach. Depth: 18m. Current: Surge from waves can be present. Site: Sandy bottom bay that leads into a gently sloping coral reef to 18m, large coral boulders and river rock areas.
Mares

Mentawak (★3.7)

On the South of Juara, it’s a nice and calm bay that can hide from most of the waves, and the view from the bay is definitely a good place to take photos.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

The Aquarium (★4.6)

Location: In front of Juara Scuba Academy dive center. Can walk straight off the beach and dive into underwater experiences; Depth: 8m; Current: Sometimes mild current; Site: Sandy bottomed bay ranging between 2 - 5 m which moves into shallow fringing reefs.
Mares

Kissing Rock (★4.2)

At the centre of Juara Beach, easy to reach and full of coral. Suitable for beginner and easy entry from shore. Mix with sandy bottom and coral base.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Karang Tohor (★4.2)

Location: 5 minutes boat ride east of Juara Bay; Depth: 40m; Current: Sometimes stronger current; Site: Large pinnacle rock formation found in the middle of the bay, soft and hard corals at the shallower end 9m-15m, feature walls and large boulders.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Batu Mumbang (★4.5)

Location: Small rock island - 3mins boat drive on the North East point of Juara Bay; Depth18m; Current: Sometimes there is a mild current; Site: Two rocky islands to breach the surface water descending to the sandy bottom bay at 18m. The site has large boulder corals, rocky coral scape, overhangs, and small walls.
Mares

Mumbang Rock (★4.0)

Location: Small rock island - 5 minutes boat drive on the north east point of Juara Bay; Depth: 18m; Current: Sometimes there is a mild current; Two rocky islands to breach the surface water descending to the sandy bottom bay at 18m. The site has large boulder corals, rocky coral scape, overhangs.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Barok (★3.9)

On the North of Juara Bay, only 2 miniutes from Juara Jetty. On 2022, many new grown coral. Fishes start getting more and more, and the habitat is getting better. Hopefully it will become a better place soon!
Aqualung

Riverview (★3.8)

Location: 2 minute boat ride on the North shore of Juara Bay; Depth: 15m; Current: None; Site: a shallow fringing reef leading to a sandy bottom, larger coral formations lead onto the rocky edge of the island
Mares

Ruit (★4.3)

Location: 5 minute boat ride to the northern point of Juara Bay; Depth: 20m; Current: Surge can effect shallow areas; Site: Sloping coral reef ranging between 2 - 18m which moves onto sandy bottom with spot coral clusters, Some bouldering rock formations and large expanses of monoculture coral composition
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Rinkin (★4.3)

Location: 5 minute boat ride east of Juara Bay; Depth: 18m+; Current: Sometimes mild current; Site: A gradual sandy bottom ranging between 5 - 8 m which moves into a beautiful sloping coral garden combined with a shear rock faced wall which can reach around 18 m.