HMS PRINCE OF WALES

Best months: Jan–May

Why dive here

With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, whale sharks and pufferfish - HMS PRINCE OF WALES offers some of Tioman Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, November.

Best timeJan–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks and Pufferfish · 107+ species recorded

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

CharacterWreck dive · max 55m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Diving the HMS Prince of Wales is like stepping into a cold war museum, but with sharks. This is a big ship, a real battleship, lying at 55 metres. You need your deep cert and good gas planning, but the reward is immense. We’ve found the stern section particularly impressive, the sheer scale of the props and rudder are a stark reminder of her original power. You can spend a whole dive just circling parts of the hull, spotting the huge groupers that have made it home. Visibility here can swing a bit, but on a good day, when the light penetrates, it's a truly moody, historical dive. Our favourite part is navigating the twisted metal, imagining the chaos as she went down. For serious wreck enthusiasts, this is a Southeast Asian benchmark.

Typical HMS PRINCE OF WALES Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS PRINCE OF WALES

HMS PRINCE OF WALES Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for HMS PRINCE OF WALES, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (2.79, 104.21) (0km away)