Dive Travel Malaysia Redang Island
Redang Island
Redang Island (or Pulau Redang, as it is known locally) is located in the South China Sea, Approximately 45km northeast of Kuala Terengganu. Redang offers approximately 80% of the marine life species in the region of Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. With at least 20 dive sites, there's definitely a high chance that you'll get to spot something you've never seen before!
Diving Season in Redang Island
Similar to most islands located off the east coast of Malaysia, Redang too is closed off to tourists during the months of November to March due to the monsoon. However in the rest of the months, do expect to you can expect to have great sunny weather during your stay!
Redang Island Reef Basics
Great for:
Beginners, Advanced and Photography
Highlights:
Eagle rays, Hawksbill turtles
Depth:
5 - >40m
Visibility:
5 - 20m
Currents:
Gentle
Surface conditions:
Can be choppy
Water temperature:
27 - 30°C
Number of dive sites:
>25
Experience level:
Recommended Length of stay:
3-5days
Dive Sites in Redang Island
There are approximately 25 dive sites diveable from Redang which includes sites at Redang and Lang Tengah. They are:- Turtle Bay
- Tanjung Tokong
- Gua Kawah
- Big Sea Mound
- Pulau Paku Kechil
- Pulau Lima
- Ma Chantik
- House Reef
- Mini Sea Mound
- Anemone City
- Terumbu Kili
- Marine Park HQ
- Karang Nibong Laut
- Tanjung Nibong
- Batu Broler
- Batu Bulan
- Terumbu Putih
- Batu Kapal
- Batu Kuching
- Tanjung Telunjuk
- Karang Bahar
- Yellow Reef
- House Reef
- Batu June
- Blue Coral
- Batu Nayak Keras
- Goby Garden
- Karang Nibong
Getting to Redang Island
- 9 hours from Singapore to Merang Jetty, Malaysia, by bus
- 45 min from Merang Jetty to Redang Island, by speedboat
Accomodations in Redang Island
There is plenty of resorts to choose from on Redang Island, however our choice of resort would definitely be Laguna Redang Island Resort!
