Lankayan Wreck

Best time to dive

March to December; January to February; March to November

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Sea turtlePeak season
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - site is a dive-boat wreck dive; snorkeling mainly done over the resort's shallow house reef and jetty area rather than directly on this wreck

Safety notes

Occasional light current/surge; fishing line and net entanglement risk on wreck structure; sediment-reduced visibility at times; standard wreck-penetration caution advised for the twin hulls

Permits & fees

Dived as part of resort dive packages within the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA); mandatory marine conservation fee (~USD 16 per person per night, payable in advance) plus applicable Sabah tourism/service taxes

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sandakan