Dayang Island (or Pulau Dayang) holds a special spot in many Singaporeans and Malaysians’ hearts – it is where they were first introduced to scuba diving, or, for a select few, where they had their first sighting of whale sharks, manta rays…
Located in West Malaysia, Dayang Island is part of 5 islands (the Aur group) – Pulau Aur, Pulau Lang, Pulau Pinang and Pulau Pemanggil – that make up a distinct portion of Johor Marine Park. Untouched and virtually unknown outside of Singapore and Malaysia, Dayang boasts crystal clear blue waters, friendly service and a fabulous array of marine life.
Best time to dive:
March – November. Traditionally, the dive season for Dayang starts in late February and ends in early November. At the end / start of the dive season, when the currents are very rough, sightings of whale sharks and manta rays at Dayang become relatively frequent.
Between November to February, when the North-East monsoon makes for unsafe and challenging diving in Malaysia, good alternatives are either Phuket, in Thailand, or Bintan, in Indonesia.
Additional Information
- Dayang Bay
- Dayang Tip
- Telok Sebukang
- Telok Mariam
- Dayang Jetty
- Atlantis Bay
- Telok Jawa
- The Pinnacles
- Pulau Pinang
- Pulau Lang
- Captain’s Point
- Dayang Wreck
- Rayner’s Rock
- Crocodile Rock
Getting There:
By Land and Sea (6 Hours)
Coach/Minibus and Ferry from Singapore and Mersing respectively.
Includes:
All transfers via land and sea,
Quad-sharing accommodations,
All meals,
Air tanks and weights,
Divemasters and/or dive instructors,
Excludes:
Equipment rental
Marine park fee
4 x AA sized batteries (if required for night dive)
Airfare (if any)
Taxes and fuel surcharges,
Point-to-point and Airport transfers on Tioman Island,
Personal expenses (includes drinks, bills and tips),
Travel insurance (proof of insurance required),
Visa application and fees (if applicable),
Gratitude for the Boat Crew / Guide,
Location:
Kampung Pasir Putih (The Village of White Sand), Dayang Island
Rooms:
Standard package is based on quad-sharing.
Twin-sharing, single occupancy and dormitories (holding 12 persons each) are also available upon request (extra fees are applicable).
All rooms are either air-conditioned or equipped with wall/ceiling fans.
Meals:
All meals are included in the dive package.
Meals are served buffet-style. Choose from a mix of western and local cuisine, and BBQ seafood for dinner.
Amenities:
Dive sites are approximately 10 to 15 minutes away from the resort.
You will be brought there by the dive boat that you travelled to the island with.
3 boat dives a day with tanks and weights provided.
Night dives are available on request.
Miscellaneous
Currency accepted: Malaysian Ringgit (RM)
Electricity Supply: 220-240V 50Hz, 3 pin straight plug
Time difference: None
Immigration: Countries which require a visa for entry
Marine Park fee: Approximately 5RM
* The timings above are only an approximate. They are subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
