Top 5 Best Activities in Tenggol Island

Tenggol island is one of the best islands for scuba diving off Peninsula of Malaysia.

It is best known for the rich marine lives underwater, such as whale sharks, corals and nudibranchs.

Tenggol island offers a clear water diving and snorkeling.

This article will explain the fun activities available in Tenggol island.

Snorkeling

You can watch the rich marine life by snorkeling at Tenggol island.

It is like a calm and colourful coral gardens with a society of colourful marine life, such as nudibranchs, giant clams, stingrays and batfishes.

In good season of Tenggol Island, the water is in most pristine condition. You can really see corals nearby the beach.

The coral reefs and azure clear waters surrounding Tenggol island gather colorful tropical fishes and underwater creatures.

It is definitely a paradise for plankton and snorkeling.

Diving

Tenggol island has plenty of amazing good diving spots, you won’t run out of site to dive.

With over 15 intriguing dive sites to choose from, every diver from any level and varied interest can dive to their hearts content here.

Tenggol island is under developed, which is why diver love this place for its less polluted dive sites.

The most exhilarating parts is you will have chance to see the whale shark, sea turtles, bumphead parrotfish, yellowtail fusilier and many other sea creatures if you dive in Tenggol island .

You can watch the underwater world of Tenggol island up close.

Watch Sunset

The sunset hiking is a must-do-activity in Tenggol island.

It is a million dollar sunset view! It’s really nice

Try to ask locals to find out the best sunset spot.

Best Dive Spots

Favorite dives spots in Tenggol island include Tanjung Api, Tokong Timur, Tokong Laut, Tanjong Gemuk, and Pulau Nyireh.

Average diving depths around Tenggol is about 21 metres whereas the maximum depth is about 35 metres.

Night Time

At night from May to July, you can also see carambola turtles and green spectacle of sea turtles landing on the Tenggol island beach to lay eggs in the moonlight.

Night time the kids enjoy catching the small crab live in the sand.

You can go snookering just in front of the Tenggol resort. or even try Night Boat Dive to explore more.