HOCK HAI LEE

Best months: May, Oct

Protected Area

Peramu Soil Reclamation Forest

Why dive here

With 143+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and whale sharks - HOCK HAI LEE offers some of Redang Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

Marine lifeSea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 143+ species recorded

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

CharacterWreck dive · max 15m

Hock Hai Lee is one of our favourite Redang wrecks, a cargo carrier that’s been down since 1991. The boat is fairly intact, lying on its starboard side at around 15 metres. We love dropping down onto the deck, which is now a riot of cup corals, nudibranchs, and schools of yellowtail snappers. The hold is open and easy to penetrate, a real playground for moray eels and lionfish. We’d suggest exploring the bow first, then making your way along the length of the vessel, keeping an eye out for batfish hanging around the mast. The wheelhouse is a bit of a squeeze but worth checking out if you’re comfortable with tight spaces. Visibility here can sometimes be a bit murky, especially after heavy rain, but even then, the wreck’s silhouette against the greenish light is quite dramatic. It’s an accessible wreck for most open water divers, offering plenty to see without needing to go too deep or navigate strong currents.