Spice Divers - Perhentian Islands
The team at Spice Divers are our pick when we’re on Perhentian Kecil. Seriously, these guys run a tight ship without losing that relaxed island vibe. We love their focus on small groups, which makes a huge difference on busy sites like Shark Point or Sugar Wreck. You actually get space to explore, not just follow a line of fins. What sets them apart? For one, their guides have an eagle eye for the small stuff. We’ve seen pygmy seahorses here when we’d sworn none existed, pointed out by a quick tap on the tank. They’re also one of the few places we’d trust for proper drift diving instruction if you're looking to try it. Currents can get frisky around some of the deeper pinnacles, and they handle it with calm confidence. Dive here if you appreciate experienced, low-key pros who know the reefs intimately and aren't just ticking off dives. They’re perfect for both newer divers wanting a gentle introduction and seasoned folk who appreciate knowledgeable guiding.
- Location
- Perhentian Islands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 5.916220, 102.722690
- Phone
- +60 11-1076 6735
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.spicediversperhentian.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- no
Dive Sites Near Spice Divers
Spice 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