Malaysia · Mabul
Paradise 2
Also known as: Paradise Reef 2
Best time to dive
January to December; March to October
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- FrogfishLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- MandarinfishLikely
- Moray eelLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited value; shallow depth but a silty muck bottom makes it primarily a scuba/macro site
Safety notes
Silty/sandy bottom (poor buoyancy can reduce visibility for other divers)
Permits & fees
None required for Mabul diving
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.