Big Mount
Also known as: Big Seamount, Pulau Lima North
Best time to dive
March to October; November to February; June to August
What you might see
- BarracudaPeak season
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
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 - deep seamount, not a snorkel site
Safety notes
Strong/surging currents, depth, possible down-currents around the pinnacle; advanced dive only
Permits & fees
Pulau Redang Marine Park conservation fee: RM5 (Malaysian adult) / RM30 (non-Malaysian adult) per entry, collected by Marine Park/Dept of Marine Parks Malaysia
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Pulau Redang
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.