TORO MARU (PROBABLY)

Best months: Dec–Apr

Why dive here

With 153+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales, whale sharks and pufferfish - TORO MARU (PROBABLY) offers some of Perhentian Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, August.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 153+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest May, June, August

CharacterWreck dive · max 6m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Let's be clear: we're calling it the *Toro Maru (Probably)* because while the local story is strong, official records are a little hazy. What's not hazy is the dive itself. This 82-meter steamship, likely sunk by a Dutch submarine in 1941, rests in barely six meters of water. It's a wreck dive you can genuinely take your time on, exploring every rivet and crevice. We love how the shallow depth allows sunlight to drench the entire site, illuminating the schools of yellowtail snappers that swarm the collapsed mast. Look closely and you’ll find moray eels peeking from beneath corroded plates, and we've often spotted blue-spotted rays gliding across the sandy patches surrounding the hull. It’s an easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting endless bottom time or newer divers keen to experience a proper shipwreck without the usual depth challenges. We’d suggest going early morning; the light is softer and the boat traffic is minimal.

Typical TORO MARU (PROBABLY) Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TORO MARU (PROBABLY)

TORO MARU (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for TORO MARU (PROBABLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.91, 102.77) (0km away)