Colorful coral reef with vibrant marine life in an underwater ecosystem.
Malaysia · Bohey Dulang, Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Bohey Dulang Reef

Best time to dive

March to June; September to December; July

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • MandarinfishLikely
  • Pygmy seahorseLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • SeahorseLikely

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 - snorkeling offered, but all snorkeling activity must be pre-registered with Tun Sakaran Marine Park (TSMP) management

Safety notes

Hiking to the crater-lagoon viewpoint requires reasonable fitness; snorkeling requires prior notification to TSMP management; boat traffic in the marine park

Permits & fees

Tun Sakaran Marine Park conservation/entry fee (Sabah Parks) required; separate from the Sipadan permit system

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.

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