Malaysia · Sibuan, Tun Sakaran Marine Park
Ribbon Reef (Sibuan)
Best time to dive
March to June; September to November; December to February
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- MandarinfishLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Sibuan Island is a popular snorkeling stop with clear shallow water off its sandbar beach
Safety notes
Boat traffic from day-trippers, current
Permits & fees
Sabah Parks Tun Sakaran Marine Park permit required: conservation fee RM5/day (Malaysian; foreign rate higher, not confirmed) plus scuba diving fee RM100 (Malaysian) / RM150 (international), arranged through licensed operator
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.