Seahorse Divers - Perhentian Islands
The team at Seahorse Divers on Long Beach understands the relaxed rhythm of the Perhentians better than most. They’ve got that chill island vibe down, but without sacrificing any of the professionalism you want when you’re strapping on a tank. We love that they keep their groups small; it means you’re not just another diver in a herd, but actually get some decent bottom time and individual attention, especially if you’re doing a PADI course. This is our pick for divers who want convenience – step off the sand, onto the boat. It’s a great spot for newer divers, or those looking to refresh their skills, because the pace is unhurried and the instructors are genuinely patient. Plus, being right on Long Beach, you’re just a stroll away from a cold drink after your dives, watching the sunset paint the sky in those intense oranges and purples that only the tropics seem to manage. We’d suggest heading out for their early morning trips; the light filtering through the water as the reef wakes up is something special, and you often beat the crowds to some of the favourite sites.
- Location
- Perhentian Islands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 5.916773, 102.722500
- Phone
- +60 19-984 1181
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.seahorsediver.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- PADI courses, Discover Scuba Diving
Dive Sites Near Seahorse Divers
Seahorse Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Perhentian Islands.
- Angel Diver - 10-25m (reef)
- Anti Gravity Divers
- BATTY 3 - 52m (wreck)
- Batu Berendam - 22m
- Batu Bulan - 14m
- Batu Chaping - 18m
- Batu Chipor
- Batu Kapal - 18m
- Batu Kuching - 19m
- Batu Layar - 10-25m (pinnacle)
- Batu Layar
- Batu Nisan
- Batu Nisan Laut - 14m
- Bidong Jetty - 15m (reef)
- Big Seamount (pinnacle)
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
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) - Reef Fish
- Common Ponyfish (Leiognathus equula) - Reef Fish
- Yellowstripe scad (Selaroides leptolepis) - Reef Fish
- Yellow Citharid (Brachypleura novaezeelandiae) - Reef Fish
- Blacktip Ponyfish (Eubleekeria splendens) - Reef Fish
- Lattice monocle bream (Scolopsis taenioptera) - Reef Fish
- Jack (Selar crumenophthalmus) - Reef Fish
- Silver Sillago (Sillago sihama) - Reef Fish
- Flathead Sleeper (Ophiocara porocephala) - Reef Fish
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