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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
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Scuba Diving is an activity swim underwater using SCUBA (self-contained
underwater breathing apparatus) equipment. By carrying breathing gas,
normally compressed air, the divers can stay longer underwater, a mask
to protect our eyes and provide good vision, a fins for moving underwater,
wetsuit to protect from body losing heat. Both wetsuit and weight belt
also control the divers bouyancy. While others more advanced gears like
compass are use for navigation, dive knife to released entangerment and
sosage for spotting the divers location on the sea surface.
To be come a divers, one have to be at least certified as Open Water Divers. The most common certification are PADI, NAUI and SSI. Many dive operators provide these certification. Like others outdoor activities, diving have its own risk too, like changes in the air pressure, decompression sickness and nitrogen narcosis. However with proper training and new technology, the risk are reduce. Some of the popular dive sites in Malaysia are Sipadan Island, Tioman Island, Redang Island,Tenggol Island and Perhentian Island. |
 
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Snorkeling
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Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity that swim at the surface of the
water while equipped with a diving mask, snorkel (for breathing), life jacket
(for floating) and a fin. With these equipment, snorkeler can observe underwater
attractions easily. The main attractions may include coral reefs, sea turtle and
various of coral fish.
Snorkeling does not required special training. As long you know how to kick with fins you be able to join a snorkeling trips. Most of the snorkeling location are calm water, swallow end or within the bay. |
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Available Trips
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3D2N Tenggol Diving |
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3D2N Tenggol Discovery Scuba |
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3D2N Tenggol Snorkeling |