Dive-operator page with access, season, marine-life, visibility, and trip-logistics details.
A new wreck reef off Sepanggar Island.
A new wreck reef off Sepanggar Island.
Mari Mari Wreck is a newly sunk wreck site off Sepanggar Island in Sabah, reached by boat from Kota Kinabalu. A descent line drops you onto an artificial-reef wreck profile over sand, with the hull drawing schooling fish, groupers, lionfish, barracuda, and other small life. It suits certified divers who are comfortable with guided boat logistics, surface traffic awareness, and light planning around current.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 25m
Depth Note
A descent line leads to a wreck top around 18 m, with the sandy bottom around 25 m.
Best Season
March to October, when calmer water usually gives the easiest conditions.
Typical Conditions
A compact wreck profile over sand, usually with mild current and decent visibility, but with surface traffic to watch.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, keep neutral buoyancy off the wreck, and watch the ascent for boats.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use the descent line and keep a close eye on surface traffic.
Legal Notes
The wrecks were introduced as a conservation dive site, so avoid touching or removing anything from the structure.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A descent line leads to the wreck, which sits on a shallow-to-mid-depth profile over sand and suits a guided fun dive.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; this is a scuba-first wreck.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkeling site; the wreck is too deep for useful surface viewing.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-operator page with access, season, marine-life, visibility, and trip-logistics details.
Official tourism listing for the wreck-dive product.
Independent coverage of the conservation purpose behind the wreck site.
Directory entry with the line entry and wreck-depth profile.
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