Holy Sand

★★★★★ (36)

This dive site is smack middle of Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. The average depth is 14m, and it is a juvenile breeding ground. The sunken bottles and metal scraps creates a perfect shelter for critters and juveniles alike.

The site is a kindergarten for fuvenile Frog Fish and much much more faunas. Coconut Octopus and Blue Ring Octopus is also present. If you are a macro lover, this is the site to visit.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Dive Attitude

Dive Attitude

S-09-03A, Suite Vivo 9 Seputeh, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Selamberr Dive

Selamberr Dive

59-1(1st Floor), Jalan Bazar P U8/P, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Dlagoon Dive Center

Dlagoon Dive Center

Kapal Seaview, Lot T116, Taman Sura Jati, 23000 Kuala Dungun, Terengganu, 23000 Terengganu, Malaysia

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Batu Kapal (★4.1)

Batu Kapal (★4.1)

Located south of Shark Point, Batu Kapal (translated as Ship Rock) is a twin-pinnacle underwater, with the base at 18m depth, and the tip of the pinnacles between 8-10m. It is a small dive site, that is usually dived together with Shark Point in a same dive.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Perhentian Shark Point (★4.2)

Perhentian Shark Point (★4.2)

East to the southernmost Cape of Perhentian Besar lies Shark Point. As the name suggest, a big population of Black-Tip Reef Sharks dwells in the staghorn reef here. It’s a beginner friendly site with frequent shark and turtle sightings.
Aqualung
Tukas Laut (★4.0)

Tukas Laut (★4.0)

The deeper of two dive sites in Tanjung Tukas, Tukas Laut locates about 300-400m off Tukas Darat. The site is a barren bottom, which is silty and muddy. The dive site is between 20-25m deep, and is a macro haven for critters lovers. Current can be strong at time, with occasional low visibility.
Mares
Tukas Darat (★4.1)

Tukas Darat (★4.1)

The shallower of the two sites in Tanjung Tukas is Tukas Darat. The site is located on the eastern face of Tanjung Tukas. The site is 14m deep, with a rocky slope and patches of staghorn coral. Perfect for beginners and snorkelers alike.
Mares
Maritime Wreck (★4.2)

Maritime Wreck (★4.2)

KM Ligitan (KM 3145) was a decommissioned Maritime Patrol Vessel sunk in 2104 as an artificial reef. The wreck is sitting at 21-23m bottom, and the top of the wreck is 16m. The length of the wreck is roughly 30m long. Currently, the wreck is teeming with schools of fishes seeking shelter.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
KK Beach (★3.9)

KK Beach (★3.9)

Teluk KK is the name of both the dive side and the bay of the beach. The site is accessible through the shore and boat. The sandy bottom starts from the beach and extends to 12m. There are reefs of staghorns and some artificial reefs made of PVC pipes at the bottom. Perfect dive site for beginners and snorkelers.
Scubapro
Sugar Wreck (★4.3)

Sugar Wreck (★4.3)

Sugar Wreck - registered as MV Union Star at the time of sinking, was transporting sugar when it sunk during 1999. The 90m cargo ship now sits at 19m of water, gathering growth and fish-life for the past 24 years. The wreck lays sideway, with possible penetration into the interior for certified overhead diver.
Aqualung
Batu Chaping (★4.3)

Batu Chaping (★4.3)

Located on the uninhabited East Face of Perhentian Besar, Batu Caping’s main topographical characteristics is the majestic boulders and swim-throughs. With Daisy Corals at the overhang, this dive site extends into the depth of 18-20m, and turns into a sandy bottom deeper.
Mares
Kampung Beach Front (★4.6)

Kampung Beach Front (★4.6)

Right in front of Nemo Chalet is the Kampung House Reef. This dive site is a simple shore entry, and is welcoming to snorkelers and divers alike. The sandy bottom stretch into 10m deep, and has an abundance of Clownfish and Anemones.
Aqualung
Tuna Bay, Malaysia (★4.0)

Tuna Bay, Malaysia (★4.0)

The name of Tuna Bay House Reef is self-explanatory - it locates in front of the Tuna Bay Resort. Blessed with an accessible beach entry, the house reef extends all the way to the Marine Park Jetty. On a lucky day, you can see reef sharks swimming around boulder corals along the jetty.
Aqualung
Vietnamese Wreck (★4.2)

Vietnamese Wreck (★4.2)

The Vietnamese Wreck, aka Pasir Tani Wreck, was a US Troop Transport boat used by Japanese Navy during WW2, and used by Vietnamese asylum seekers in the 1970s. It ended up sunk in Malaysia Waters, and is now a Marine life haven laying at 24m depth. Penetration is possible for overhead certified divers.
Mares
Six Sisters (★4.1)

Six Sisters (★4.1)

The Six Sisters are a cluster of 6 impounded fisherman boats sunk as an artificial reef. The six wrecks are sometimes called magnificent 7, but the 7th boat were never located. The wreck lies around 23m depth, and is a haven of fishlife.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Terumbu Dua (T2) (★4.3)

Terumbu Dua (T2) (★4.3)

Roughly 200m towards the shore from the famous Terumbu Tiga is Terumbu Dua. Shortened to T2, Terumbu Dua is also a boulder dive site with an amazing underwater view. Since it is closer to the shore, T2 also is an easier dive site with shallower depth than the sister site.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Terumbu Tiga (T3) (★4.3)

Terumbu Tiga (T3) (★4.3)

Terumbu Tiga offers one of the best dive in Perhentian. It consists of 3 big boulders with multiple smaller boulders stacked and aligned in-between, creating an amazing topography underwater. The stacked boulders form channel and swim-throughs, allowing advanced divers a chance for a cool photograph.
Mares
Sea Bell Rock (★4.2)

Sea Bell Rock (★4.2)

Sea Bell owes the name to the lighthouse. Beneath the lighthouse sits a massive boulder cluster, with extensive growth of corals and marine life on it. The dive site extends to Sea Bell Reef, where hard corals cover the sea bed, extending into 18-20m depth
Aqualung
Tiga Ruang (★4.2)

Tiga Ruang (★4.2)

Tiga Ruang owed the name to the beach of the same name. Tiga Ruang has a sandy bottom that extends into deep water. On the shallow parts, the are patches of coral clusters all around. This dive site is suitable for snorkelers and entry-level courses alike.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Teluk Gadong - Perhentian (★3.7)

Teluk Gadong - Perhentian (★3.7)

Teluk Gadong is located at the east side of Perhentian Besar, which is a shallow sandy seabed. The dive site can be access only by boat, is is very suitable for entry level courses and snorkelers alike. Maximum depth is 8-10m deep.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Police Wreck (★4.2)

Police Wreck (★4.2)

Police Wreck(s), as the name suggest, is a set of 3 decommissioned police sunk in 2012 as an artificial reef. The wrecks lie between 14-19m of depth, link to each other with a guideline. The wreck dive is relatively easy, and makes a good spot for wreck specialty course.
Mares
Batu Layar (★4.4)

Batu Layar (★4.4)

Batu Layar, or translated into Sail Rock, is a hard coral reef of Staghorn Corals and massive Table Corals. The coral reef extends into 18m, and turns into a sandy bottom. Batu Layar is considered one of the best dive sites in Perhentian with consistently good visibility.
Mares
Laluan Naga (★4.4)

Laluan Naga (★4.4)

Laluan Naga, or translated to ’Dragon’s Path’ as majestic topography. The huge boulder juts out from the shore and extends deep into the sandy depth. Peering down at the bottom from the shallows, the rock formation actually looks like something massive have swam through it and flatten the bottom, hence the name.
Mares
Batu Nisan (★4.2)

Batu Nisan (★4.2)

Batu Nisan is an easy dive in a protected zone off the northern edge of long beach. The dive site offers calm and clear water with a sandy bottom, which is perfect for learners and divers alike to practice skills and buoyancy control. The site also offers decent night dive with easy shore access.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Romantic Reef (★4.2)

Romantic Reef (★4.2)

Romantic Reef is a rocky slope that divides Romantic Beach and Teluk Aur. Extending from the surface to 15m deep, this dive site is an easy slope for beginners to dive.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Batu Nisan Laut (★4.2)

Batu Nisan Laut (★4.2)

Extended out of the shallow shore of Long Beach, Batu Nisan Laut is a rocky slope that extends to 10m, before transitioning into a sandy bottom. It is a relatively easy dive site for students and divers alike to practice skills and buoyancy control.
Aqualung
Tanjung Basi (★4.2)

Tanjung Basi (★4.2)

Tanjung Basi locates at the Northernmost Tip of Perhentian Besar. The reef sits at 15-20m depth, and current can be strong at times. This is the primary site in Perhentian for deep diving activities, with massive boulders, overhangs, and swim throughs offers an interesting opportunity for divers to explore.
Aqualung
Romantic Beach (★4.6)

Romantic Beach (★4.6)

Perhentian Romantic Beach is a dive site well suited for beginner training. Sheltered from longshore current in the bay, the reef starts from the shore, extending all the way to down south into a rocky slope.