Shark Point snorkelling
Perhentian IslandsBlacktip reef sharks patrol the reef edge here. Visibility typically 15+ m. Standard stop on the half-day snorkel circuit run by every Perhentian resort.
Attractions in
Perhentian Islands
The attractions in Perhentian Islands that matter, with practical context for what to expect and when to go.
Island HighlightsTwo islands, twenty-plus dive sites
World-Class SnorkelCoral gardens 10–20 m visibility
Marine ParkReef sharks, turtles, protected coral
For Every TravelerBesar for families, Kecil for backpackers
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Must-See Attractions
Turtle Point
Perhentian IslandsSandy seabed, seagrass beds, green sea turtles feeding. The most reliable turtle-encounter snorkelling spot on the east coast of Malaysia.
Tokong Laut dive site
Perhentian IslandsA rocky pinnacle northwest of Perhentian Kecil. Soft corals, drift currents, larger pelagic encounters, barracuda, groupers, blacktip reef sharks, occasional nurse sharks. Intermediate to advanced.
Experience Categories
Beaches & Bays
Long Beach, Teluk Pauh and Teluk Dalam
Snorkelling
Shark Point and Sea Bell Coral Garden
Diving
Tokong Laut and Terumbu Tiga
Marine Wildlife
Blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles
Island Hopping
Water-taxi rides between the beaches
All attractions
3 places
Tokong Laut dive siteA rocky pinnacle northwest of Perhentian Kecil. Soft corals, drift currents, larger pelagic encounters, barracuda, groupers, blacktip reef sharks, occasional nurse sharks. Intermediate to advanced.Perhentian IslandsTurtle PointSandy seabed, seagrass beds, green sea turtles feeding. The most reliable turtle-encounter snorkelling spot on the east coast of Malaysia.Perhentian IslandsShark Point snorkellingBlacktip reef sharks patrol the reef edge here. Visibility typically 15+ m. Standard stop on the half-day snorkel circuit run by every Perhentian resort.Perhentian IslandsUseful Travel Information
- Best Time to VisitMarch – October; peak visibility May – August
- WeatherTropical; sea visibility 10–20 m in season
- Getting AroundWater taxis between beaches — the islands have no roads
- CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- LanguageBahasa Malaysia, English widely spoken
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