Dive Buddy Dive Center - Perhentian Islands

Dive Buddy Dive Center on Perhentian Kecil is a solid choice for straightforward diving. They run daily trips to popular spots like Shark Point and Sugar Wreck, getting you into the water efficiently. We've found their smaller groups make for a relaxed pace, suiting divers who prefer a less bustling experience without the frills. Good for knocking out a few fun dives.

Location
Perhentian Islands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
5.889384, 102.739910

Dive Sites Near Dive Buddy Dive Center

Dive Buddy Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Perhentian Islands.

Other Dive Centres in Perhentian Islands

Best Time to Dive in Perhentian Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Perhentian Islands occur in June, averaging 31.2°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.3°C
  • February: 28.4°C
  • March: 29.1°C
  • April: 30.6°C
  • May: 31.1°C
  • June: 31.2°C
  • July: 31.1°C
  • August: 30.9°C
  • September: 30.8°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 29.8°C
  • December: 28.7°C

Marine Life in Perhentian Islands

Home to 169 recorded species including 105 reef fish, 39 hard corals, 11 sea cucumbers, 5 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Perhentian Islands

Based on average water temperature of 30.0°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories