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Malaysia diving visibility calendar

Sipadan, Mabul, Layang-Layang, Tioman, Perhentian - different seasons for different sites. Sipadan is closed Mar-Sep; Tioman is best Apr-May. This shows what each site offers each month.
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FAQ

Q1
Sipadan itself is closed 1 Mar-30 Sep every year (Sabah Parks permit policy) for marine conservation.
Q2
Tioman and Perhentian are cheapest; Sipadan is most expensive (RM 200-400/day + permit).
Q3
PADI Open Water (or equivalent) required for any dive site. Try-dive experiences exist at most sites.