LAGUNA P7 - Perhentian Islands

Laguna P7, she’s a proper dive. We’re talking about a former passenger ferry, now sitting upright on a sandy bottom at 13 metres. It’s not one of those ancient, barnacle-encrusted behemoths, but a relatively recent addition that’s rapidly become a fantastic artificial reef. We love how light filters through the remaining deck structures, creating these shimmering patterns as you swim through what would have been the passenger lounge. You can easily spend an entire dive exploring the wheelhouse, checking out the engine room access, and peeking into the various compartments. The wreck acts like a magnet for schooling fish. You’ll weave through clouds of yellow-stripe scad and barracudas often cruise by, making you feel like you’re part of a busy underwater highway. It’s an easy, relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to practice their wreck composition or newer divers looking for a substantial, safe wreck to explore without deep penalties or strong currents. Our favourite time to visit is mid-morning, just after the first boats, when the light is good and the site isn't too busy.

Location: Perhentian Islands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 5.604100, 103.045715
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 13m

Marine Protected Area: Pulau Yu Besar Marine Park

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

Nearest Dive Centres to LAGUNA P7

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 Species

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
Silver moony (Monodactylus argenteus) - Reef Fish
Three Banded Razorfish (Iniistius trivittatus) - Reef Fish
Golden rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus) - Reef Fish
Deep Body Silver Biddy (Gerres erythrourus) - Reef Fish
Triggerfish (Aluterus monoceros) - Reef Fish
Blue-banded wrasse (Xiphocheilus typus) - Reef Fish
Grouper (Epinephelus areolatus) - Reef Fish
Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) - Reef Fish
Banded-Tail Glassy Perchlet (Ambassis urotaenia) - Reef Fish
Estuary Cod (Epinephelus coioides) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for LAGUNA P7

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