Malaysia · Tioman

Soyak Island

Best time to dive

March to October; November to February

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • NudibranchLikely

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 on the shallow reef sections

Safety notes

Strong current and greater depth at the wreck portion; night-dive navigation on the reef

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.