Chagar Hutang
Also known as: Turtle Bay
Best time to dive
January to December; April to September; January to October; March to September; May to July
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Very limited - only via organized SEATRU educational day-trip programs, not open recreational access
Safety notes
Site is legally protected (gazetted 2005 by Terengganu state) - unauthorized landing/diving prohibited
Permits & fees
Access restricted to SEATRU (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu) permit-holders; general Pulau Redang Marine Park conservation fee RM5 (Malaysian)/RM30 (non-Malaysian) applies to island entry generally but does not grant beach access
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.