VIVAT - Tioman Island

VIVAT offers a deep dive, sitting on the seabed at 39 meters. This old carrier vessel, a steel screw steamer launched in 1913, went down in a collision back in 1915. She’s a decent size at nearly 70 meters long, and you can still make out her general shape, especially the single deck. We’ve found quite a few batfish circling the mast, and the cargo holds often shelter schools of snapper. It’s a good option for those comfortable with deeper profiles who enjoy exploring the structure of an older wreck rather than just reef.

Location
Tioman Island, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
2.205278, 104.359170
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

Marine Protected Area: Four Islands Sanctuary

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Tioman Island

Nearest Dive Centres to VIVAT

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for VIVAT

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