After monsoon season has passed and the waters become still,
Malaysia transforms into an exotic getaway of white beaches and waters filled with rainbow-colored coral reefs. Several of these lively reefs are close the surface of the water, making them easily accessible to snorkelers.
Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island's blue water is 500 meters deep. It has become a hanging garden filled with radiant corals. It is ideal for Wall Diving. For starters, we suggest diving within the 3-6-meter area. Swim with the turtle friends and bumphead parrot fishes at the Turtle Tomb. Be amazed with a school fishes at the Barracuda Point; visit the Mid-Reef, home to hard corals and reef fishes.
Langkawi Island
Snorkelling is a ‘must-do’ recreation activity when holidaying at Langkawi Island to explore marine life. The best places to snorkel around the island are at Datai Bay Beach and Chabang Island (a near 10-minute walk from Tanjung Rhu Beach). Since Datai Bay Beach is a private beach, we recommend staying at the Andaman Resort and the Datai Resort. We also recommend taking boat rides to Pulau Payer Marine Park and Pulau Dangli Beach. Ask the boat operators when the best time is to dive and explore the reefs.
Redang Island
All the resorts in Redang Island offer snorkelling trips for travellers. The guides will be there to assist you in your snorkelling adventures. Explore Tanjung Tengah, known as the Shark Bay, where you can see a group of baby black-tip sharks between April and August. Ensure to snorkel carefully to avoid damages to the corals. Make your way to Tanjung Mak Cantik which is along the rocky outcrop on the right. The left side of rocky outcrop is for experienced divers. Visit the Marine Park Centre that leads to the vast barrier reef filled with wondrous marine life.
Tioman Island
Snorkelling in Tioman Island is popular among tourists. There are plenty of snorkelling sites, including holiday resorts for you to rent the gear. Coral Island and Malang Rocks has plenty of marine life to explore. Renggis Island is one of the best spot to snorkel in this tropical island. Its shallow waters provide a magnificent view of corals in the vast reefs. Have fun with the turtles, puffer fishes and clown fishes at the Salang Beach.
Perhentian Island
Perhentian Island is one of the recommended tropical islands to learn diving. We suggest taking either the PADI Open Water Diver course at Anti-Gravity Divers Dive School. Guided by professional instructors, you will be taken to the beautiful underwater world of marine life and natural corals. The popular diving sites to explore are Tokong Laut, Romantic Bay and Sugar Wreck. Alternatively, you can go snorkelling near the jetty pier at Long Beach or join the snorkelling trips at Sea Sport Centre.
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Source: theculturetrip
