Matahari Divers Perhentian

Set on the southeastern coast of Perhentian Kecil in Malaysia's Perhentian Islands, Matahari Divers Perhentian is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort fronting the clear waters of the South China Sea. With a waterfront location, its own dive boat, and an onsite classroom, it's built for divers who want easy access to the reefs and a relaxed island base.

Courses and dive sites

A team of four PADI instructors guides everyone from first-timers to experienced divers. Courses run from PADI Open Water Diver and ReActivate refreshers up to Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and specialties including Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and the Aware Shark Conservation Diver. Nearby sites such as Shark Point, Sugar Wreck, San Choi Wreck, D'Lagoon, and Serenggeh offer coral, turtles, sharks and rays, eels, and schooling ocean fish.

Conservation runs through the center's work, with shark conservation training and active conservation activities. Staff speak English, Spanish, Malay, and Swedish, and facilities include free Wi-Fi, onsite accommodation, food and drinks, air fills, Nitrox, and equipment rental. Prices start from USD 47, making it a welcoming choice for new and returning divers alike.