Malaysia · Mataking
Stingray City (Timba-Timba)
Also known as: Timba-Timba
Best time to dive
February to November
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - stingrays and critters are mainly a diving (not snorkeling) attraction
Safety notes
Venomous sea snakes and stingrays present - avoid contact/silting; standard muck-diving buoyancy hazards
Permits & fees
No Sipadan-style limited permit; standard day-boat/resort dive fees, Timba-Timba lies outside Tun Sakaran Marine 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.