Malaysia · Tenggol Island

Tokong Timur

Best time to dive

March to October; November to February

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Whale sharkLikely

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

Not a snorkel site - No - open-water/current site, dive only

Safety notes

Strong current/undertow, open-sea exposure, increased boat traffic during whale shark season

Permits & fees

Terengganu Marine Park conservation fee (Tenggol gazetted 1994): RM5 Malaysian adult/RM2 child; RM30 foreign adult/RM15 child (Dept. of Fisheries Malaysia marine park rate)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kuala Dungun

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.