Malaysia · Tioman

Fan Canyon

Best time to dive

March to October; November to February

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No

Safety notes

Fragile sea fans in the narrow canyon require strict buoyancy control to avoid damage; occasional sea snakes

Permits & fees

Tioman Marine Park Conservation Fee - RM30/adult foreign visitor, RM5/adult Malaysian (RM15/RM2 child/senior)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Tioman Island

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.