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Kota Kinabalu And Tarp Malaysia

A city base with a five-island marine park on your doorstep

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 11 sources

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Featured dive spots for Kota Kinabalu And Tarp Malaysia

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Clement Reef dive spot

Clement Reef

Reef

Sepanggar boat reef with clear water and coral slope diving.

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Visibility12 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
Ah Kong Tongue dive spot

Ah Kong Tongue

Reef

Boat-only Dreamer Island reef slope for relaxed macro diving.

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Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
Like Scuba Center dive spot

Like Scuba Center

Training Pool

Controlled training-pool venue for scuba practice and beginner instruction.

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AccessEasy entry
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeHeavy surge
Ah Long Rock dive spot

Ah Long Rock

Reef

Beginner-friendly macro reef reached by short boat ride.

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Visibility7 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Barracuda Point Udar Besar dive spot

Barracuda Point Udar Besar

PinnacleReef

Short boat reef dive known for seasonal barracuda schools.

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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Sutera Harbour Marina dive spot

Sutera Harbour Marina

Training Pool

Pool-based training venue for confined-water scuba and freedive practice.

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