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Redang - Paku Besar

Paku Besar, just a short hop from Perhentian Besar, is one of those sites we always try to hit. It’s not flashy, but it’s consistently good. We love the feeling of drifting over the Montipora and Pavona corals here, an almost hypnotic flow. Look closely and you’ll spot Variable Strombs slowly making their way across the sand patches. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with juvenile reef fish, especially the little Blue-banded Wrasse darting amongst the Staghorn. Our favourite time to dive Paku Besar is definitely late morning. The light hits the reef just right, really bringing out the colour in the Closed Brain Corals. Keep an eye out for the Scissortail Sergeants. They’re everywhere, often schooling in such numbers they form shimmering walls. We’ve also seen our fair share of Silver-cheeked Toadfish lurking under ledges, and the occasional grumpy Pig Faced Leather Jacket. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to relax and take it all in without fighting strong currents. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, not exhausted.