As Malaysia becomes more recognised as an international tourist destination by non divers and divers alike so Redang Island is becoming a more popular diving destination. Locals have know for years that Redang has excellent dive sites and marine conservation is taken seriouisly here so there is no reason for that to change.

Redang Island is reached by plane or ferry boats from the mainland which take about 45 minutes. Accommodation can be simple beach huts or more up market resorts.

Diving is by local daytrip dive boat and is normally booked on arrival. The diving season is from March to September. There are several dive sites, mostly around small islands off the south and east sides of the island. There are dive sites to suit beginner divers as well as the more experienced. Marine life ranges from amazing macro critters to large pelagic species like manta rays and whale sharks. Visibility can be as good as 30m.

Tanjung Tokong is located on the north tip of Redang Island close to Turtle Bay so it's no surprise that turtles are always seen at this dive site. Both hawksbill turtles and green turtles are seen here. The dive site is a collection of submerged boulders down to 30m deep. Currents can be strong around the boulders which attracts bigger hunting fish such as trevally and barracuda that come in to feed on the bait fish here... Continued >>