Colorful coral reef with vibrant marine life in an underwater ecosystem.
Malaysia · Usukan Bay

Upside Down Wreck

Also known as: Hiyori Maru

Best time to dive

March to September

What you might see

  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - deep wreck

Safety notes

Season-dependent; standard reef/wreck-diving precautions; deep, overturned wreck - technical training and care with depth and orientation

Permits & fees

Boat dive from the Kota Belud/Kota Kinabalu area

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kota Belud

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

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