Eco Divers - Tioman Island
The team at Eco Divers truly sets them apart on Tioman. We’ve always found their approach to diving here particularly thoughtful, focusing on smaller groups and a slower pace. This is our go-to for divers who want to genuinely connect with the reefs, not just tick off dive sites. What we love most is their commitment to showing you Tioman's quieter side. Forget big boats and crowded briefings. Instead, expect relaxed departures and guides who actually take the time to point out the little things – the nudibranchs tucked into a coral head, or the way a cuttlefish changes colour right before your eyes. We often find ourselves drifting over a gorgonian fan at Chebeh, spotting pygmy seahorses, or hanging out with the resident bumphead parrotfish at Coral Island, feeling no rush at all. They’re brilliant with newer divers, making everyone feel completely at ease, but also fantastic if you’re a seasoned pro looking for someone to lead you to the less-frequented spots. Their emphasis on sustainable practices isn't just talk, either; it's woven into every briefing and dive. Definitely our pick if you’re looking for a personal, unhurried dive experience on Tioman.
- Location
- Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 2.797080, 104.201706
- Phone
- +60 13-943 7864
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://eco-divers.weebly.com/
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Price Range
- budget/mid-range
Dive Sites Near Eco Divers
Eco Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Tioman Island.
- ANN TONG - 4m (wreck)
- Bahai - 15m
- Bahara Rocks
- Bali Hai Divers House Reef (reef)
- Bamboo SeaSport - 5-18m (reef)
- Batu Katoaka (reef)
- Batu Mumbang - 16m
- Berlabuh - 20m
- B&J
- Blue Heaven Divers
- Bugis - 19m
- Bunker (reef)
- Captain point
- Coral Garden (reef)
- Courier (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Tioman Island
Best Time to Dive in Tioman Island
The warmest water temperatures in Tioman Island occur in May, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.2°C
- February: 28.3°C
- March: 29.1°C
- April: 30.6°C
- May: 30.7°C
- June: 29.9°C
- July: 29.7°C
- August: 29.5°C
- September: 29.6°C
- October: 30.3°C
- November: 30.0°C
- December: 28.7°C
Marine Life in Tioman Island
Home to 118 recorded species including 75 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 8 sharks & rays, 7 seagrass & algae, 5 sea cucumbers, 3 other.
Notable Marine Life
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- Species code: Si (Syringodium isoetifolium) - Seagrass & Algae
- halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Jack (Selar crumenophthalmus) - Reef Fish
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
- Yellowstripe scad (Selaroides leptolepis) - Reef Fish
- Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Tioman Island
Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C, currents 20 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