Bigfin Divers

Tucked away on Sabah's coast at Kota Belud, Bigfin Divers is a small private dive resort in a stunning secluded location. This PADI 5 Star Dive Resort invites you to dive and stay in a tranquil hideaway and discover the beauty of Borneo both above and below the water, with a waterfront setting, dive boat, onsite classroom and accommodation, and food and drinks all in one place.

Courses and diving

Whether you're starting out or building experience, the centre runs the PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver courses, plus the Mantanani Dive Trip and a 3 Fun Dive Day Trip. Air fills and scuba and kids' equipment rental keep things easy, and the team works in English and Malay.

Explore local dive sites including Mayne Rock, Mayne Reef, Ella's Garden, North Hill, Leopard Reef, Pulau Pandan, the Rice Bowl Wreck and Fish Bowl. The surrounding waters bring encounters with sharks, whales, turtles, rays, eels, molluscs and crustaceans, corals, anemones and reef fish — ideal for divers who want a quiet base with rich underwater variety.