Malaysia · Mabul
Paradise 1
Also known as: Paradise Reef 1
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- MandarinfishLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
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
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow reef top is snorkelable in calm conditions
Safety notes
Occasional strong current, night-diving disorientation/entanglement risk, mantis shrimp strike if provoked
Permits & fees
No Tun Sakaran Marine Park fee (Mabul outside park boundary)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Semporna
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.