OASIS MAIDEN

Protected Area

Pulau Saga, Pulau Saddle & Pulau Laila Protection Forest

Why dive here

With 119+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks, pygmy seahorses and sea turtles - OASIS MAIDEN offers some of Mabul & Kapalai's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Giant Moray Eels, Grey Reef Sharks, Pygmy Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 119+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 15m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Oasis Maiden isn't just another wreck dive; it's a journey back to a different era, and we absolutely love it for that. She went down in 1980, and time has been kind, covering her in soft corals and sponges. Dropping down, you feel the sheer scale of this 98-metre cargo vessel. We often spend the entire dive exploring her hold, which is now home to schools of batfish, their silver scales glinting in the shafts of light that pierce through the deck. Look closely at the deck plating, especially around the stern, where we’ve spotted ornate ghost pipefish camouflaged against the encrusting growth. The bridge area is a particular highlight; it’s largely intact, and you can still make out the outline of the helm. The feeling of swimming through what was once a working ship, now a vibrant artificial reef, is something special. The depth here, around 15 metres, means good bottom time, making it suitable for divers looking for a relaxed wreck exploration with plenty to see without needing deep diving certifications.