Malaysia · DIVING COURSES & TRY DIVES
Good diving courses & try dives fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Three underwater sessions in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park from Kota Kinabalu, small groups, full gear, island lunch, $105.
“Alex and Jack were excellent guides! The water was warm, the weather was good, and we saw so many fish and corals!”
RAID Open Water 20 course in Kota Kinabalu, with small-group coaching, online pre-study, and 3 days on trimarans near Tunku Abdul Rahman.
“We just completed the Open Water 20 course with Yadi as our instructor, and the experience was fantastic. Yadi was very patient with us and explained everything perfectly. We learned a lot and had a great time—we can't wait to go divinRead more”
PADI-led first scuba try session in Kota Kinabalu with short training, reef time at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and lunch.
“This was an amazing tour. Our group had 7 tourists on the boat. Five went on a snorkel tour. I and my companion went on the "beginner's scuba adventure." Our guide, Aamir (I probably have the spelling wrong), was fantastic. He was easy to unRead more”
Small-group RAID try scuba in Kota Kinabalu (Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park), 4:1 coaching, gear, lunch, and trimaran boats.
“It is a nice experience with Alex. My first time try diving and I feel safe under water with his help:)”
3-day PADI Open Water course in Kota Kinabalu with theory, small-group water sessions, gear included, and lunch each day.
“Booked with my younger brother who unfortunately got sick and couldn’t join. I was able to obtain the official OWD PADI license in 3 days diving in two reefs around Gaya Island in Kota Kinabalu. English Guide was super helpful and patient in making sure I learned all of the diving skills but also that I practiced all of the book concepts safely.”
PADI Advanced course in Kota Kinabalu with Go Aquatic. Small groups, 6 underwater sessions, equipment and lunch included.
“It was so cool because you directly dive near koralls and this at your first diving session.”
RAID scuba tryout in Kota Kinabalu with 2 reef sessions to 12m, small-group training, and island lunch at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
“We had a great day. It was perfect sunny day and we saw the turtle twice in our diving session. Instructor was knowledgeable and fun with.”
Three guided scuba sessions off Kota Kinabalu in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, with boat transfers, island lunch, and wildlife-rich reefs.
“The staff were brilliant and loved the boat and the dive!!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
