NAUI Worldwide - Tioman Island
The team at NAUI Worldwide, specifically their Tioman Island outpost, feels like a bit of a throwback, in the best possible way. They're all about that NAUI dedication to solid, rigorous training, a real focus on making you a competent diver, not just a card-carrying one. We love how they emphasise responsible diving, it’s not just lip service. If you're already NAUI certified and looking to advance, or if you're keen to start your diving journey with a strong, safety-first foundation, this is your place. We'd suggest them particularly if you appreciate a dive centre that prioritises thorough understanding over ticking boxes. They suit someone who values mastery, whether you're eyeing advanced technical courses or just want to feel genuinely confident on your first open water dives. You choose them because you want to *really* learn, not just get certified.
- Location
- Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 3.209797, 101.668816
- Website
- https://naui.org/
- Certification Agencies
- NAUI
- Courses
- Entry-Level, Apnea, Recognition Specialty, Technical Diver, Leadership, First Aid, Public Safety Diving, Scientific Diving, Supervised Diver, Continuing Education, Manufacturer Specified Specialty
Dive Sites Near NAUI Worldwide
NAUI Worldwide 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