Sugar Wreck
Also known as: MV Union Star cargo wreck
Best time to dive
March to October; April to September; November to February
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - wreck top is ~6m, feasible for confident snorkelers/freedivers in calm conditions
Safety notes
Wreck penetration risk (silt-out, entanglement in fishing net/line on structure), depth to 20m, can be a busy/crowded site with multiple boats
Permits & fees
Perhentian Islands Marine Park conservation charge (Dept. of Fisheries Malaysia): RM30 foreign adult / RM5 Malaysian adult (children/seniors RM15 / RM2)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Perhentian Besar
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.