Malaysia (Dive Sites), Malaysia

I was introduced to Sipadan Island by a friend of mine in a Biology set from school who wanted to dive there but had no one to go with. Everything just seemed to fall into place and so less than two days after my flight landed in Kuala Lumpur I found myself on this Island. Sipadan Island lies in the Celebes Sea about 50 km off the East Coast of East Malaysia and it is argued that it lies amongst the top five diving sites in the world. The thing is a lot more than five dive sites claim that they fall in that category, you name it: French Polynesia, The Azores, other islands in Malaysia ... more

This was the first ever scuba dive, and i can tell you, it was one of the best experiences of my life! Langawai (i think thats how you spell it!) is a fairly large island just off the coast of Penang. If you go, take some sea sickness pills as the boat ride is very, um.., bumpy. Just off the coast of Langawai are many smaller islands. I went to one of these smaller islands, which was arranged by a small company. When we arrived, we boarded a floating dock 100yards off shore. On here you can eat from the large selection of local foods, sunbathe, snorkel, take a glass-bottem boat ride, walk ... more