Tenggol is Malaysia's diving hidden gem. Here's everything you need to plan the perfect dive trip.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|
| Location | 25km off Dungun, Terengganu |
| Boat time | 45 minutes |
| Dive sites | 18-25 |
| Operators | 3-4 |
| Season | March-October |
| Best diving | May-September |
Getting There
Step 1: Get to Dungun
- From KL: 4-5 hour drive via East Coast Highway
- From Kuantan: 2 hour drive north
- Fly: To Sultan Mahmud Airport (Kuala Terengganu), then 1hr drive south
Step 2: Boat to Tenggol
- Depart from Kuala Dungun Jetty
- 45-minute boat ride
- Usually included in resort package
- Typical departure: 8-9am
Dive Operators
| Operator | Type | Notes |
|---|
| Tenggol Coral Beach Resort | Resort + PADI Center | Largest, most established |
| The One Tenggol | Boutique Resort | Premium option |
| Viking Scuba | Dive Operator | Dive packages + courses |
Top Dive Sites
| Site | Depth | Level | Highlights |
|---|
| Tokong Timur | 5-30m | OW+ | Whale sharks (seasonal), pelagics |
| Tanjung Api | 5-25m | OW | Reef sharks, rays |
| Tokong Burung | 8-25m | AOW | Pinnacle, strong currents |
| House Reef | 5-15m | All | Night dives, macro |
| Rajawali | 10-30m | AOW | Deep walls, pelagics |
Package Options
Dive Package (3D2N)
- Boat transfers
- Accommodation
- Full board meals
- 4-6 dives
- Tanks, weights, guide
- Price: RM900-1,400
Non-Dive Package (3D2N)
- Boat transfers
- Accommodation
- Full board meals
- Snorkeling trips
- Price: RM500-800
What to Bring
Dive Gear
- Certification card + logbook
- Dive computer (recommended)
- Mask (own preferred)
- Wetsuit (3mm sufficient)
- SMB + reel (for drift dives)
General
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Cash (limited facilities)
- Motion sickness tablets
- Torch (night dives)
Sample Itinerary (4D3N)
Day 1
- Morning: Drive to Dungun
- 9am: Boat to Tenggol
- Check-in, lunch
- Afternoon: 2 checkout dives
Day 2
- Morning: 2 dives (main sites)
- Lunch, rest
- Afternoon: 1 dive
- Optional: Night dive
Day 3
- Morning: 2 dives
- Lunch
- Afternoon: 1 dive or snorkel
- Evening: Relax
Day 4
- Optional: Early morning dive
- Breakfast, pack
- 11am: Boat to mainland
Best Time to Visit
| Period | Conditions | Notes |
|---|
| March-April | Good | Season opening |
| May-July | Excellent | Best visibility |
| Aug-Oct | Excellent | Whale shark season |
| Nov-Feb | Closed | Monsoon |
Tips for Tenggol
- Book whale shark season early
- Bring your own gear if possible
- Stay minimum 3 nights for best experience
- Check weather before departure
- Respect marine life - no touching
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