Boathouse Dive Centre & Spa

Tioman Island, Malaysia

The team at Boathouse Dive Centre & Spa are the kind of people you want to spend your surface intervals with. We’ve always found their shop on Tioman to be relaxed, friendly, and just generally good vibes. They’re a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, which means you’ll get solid training if you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills, but it’s their enthusiasm for the local diving that really draws us back. We love that Boathouse runs smaller, more personal boats. It means less scramble at the dive site and more time to enjoy the scenery. We’d suggest asking them about the morning trips to Chebeh or Fan Canyon; we’ve had some cracking dives there with good chances of seeing reef sharks cruising the deeper sections. Their commitment to making sure you have a good time, even if the conditions aren’t perfect, really stands out. Plus, having a spa right there for after-dive massages? Smart move. Our pick for a chill, comfortable dive holiday on Tioman.