OrcaNation Rawa - Tioman Island
The team at OrcaNation Rawa are just lovely. They’re based right at the resort, which we always appreciate – no long walks with gear. What we really love about them is their energy; it's infectious, whether you’re doing your Open Water or just dropping in for a fun dive. They're a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, which means they're serious about training, from beginner courses right up to instructor development. Our favourite part about diving with OrcaNation Rawa is how well they know the local sites around Tioman. They'll take you to Fan Canyon, where we’ve seen barracuda schooling so tight they look like a silver wall, or Renggis Island for a drift over the reef, keeping an eye out for green turtles. The currents can get a bit punchy sometimes, especially around the full moon, but their guides are great at briefing you on what to expect. If you’re looking to really progress your diving, or simply want a relaxed, well-run operation for a few days of diving, OrcaNation Rawa is a great pick.
- Location
- Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 2.520300, 103.975800
- Phone
- +65 3165 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.orcanation.org
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:25308]
- Address
- Rawa Island Resort, Mersing, 86800 Johor, No State, Malaysia
Dive Sites Near OrcaNation Rawa
OrcaNation Rawa 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