Is there any good place to dive to go for weekend trip from KL?

I'd like to dive for 2 days in weekend, and now are living in KL. from what i read is we can go to pulau redang, lang tengah, or perhentian island. like going by night bus and then ferry to the island, is it feasible?

and which island is the best site to dive?

I dont have car, is there overnight bus to go to Mersing?

So tioman is much better for diving compared to redang or perhentian?

ok thanks..

now im a bit confused where to go hehehe its either redang or perhentian or tioman then.. but i heard in redang the corals are beginning to fade?

ok thanks for the info

hahaha lombok is too far for a weekend trip from KL

You mean I can drive to lombok?

ps: the lombok i know is in indonesia, so you need to fly there. basically you can only dive 2 times for only a day, 24hour rest before flight, then go back home. And its expensive to go there only for a weekend dive

oopss sorry, my bad.. thought u mention that the best place for diving in april is tioman, and may in lombok

I'm interested, how about 24-26 may? 23 is wesak day national holiday.

anyone going from KL?

for me actually it's free, may or sept. I propose may because there is also holiday there. so it's up to you guys

Yeah newbie is ok? I have AOW but only 15 dives at the moment.

Count me in if ok, 1 pax.

I took my Open Water in Phi Phi last august. I think it is cheaper than in malaysia, especially if you online book if before, you can even get discount. I went with a great dive shop, and they have the best boat in Phi phi island. As all the dive shop in phi phi have the same price, its best to find the one with good equipment, instructor and service/facilities.

And that dive shop also have a really basic room for only 100 baht (around 10rm only). For that price I can't complain ^^. It have bed and fan only, and also standing towel hanger. But it's really hot because of no AC.

I'm wondering is it ok to publish the name of that dive shop? If not, you can pm me if interested.

I'm Just wondering if its ok like to tell the name of the shop, because it's like promoting. But ok, here is my recommendation dive shop in phi phi island:

Moskito Diving http://www.moskitodiving.com/ - They have the list price there, if you book online before, you can get discount, just contact them first.

If it's only the course, it's around 1300rm for PADI Open water. + accomodation of 100baht (10rm) per day (basic fan room on 2nd floor of the dive shop). So it's around 1350rm. But there are lots of other accomodation like for 40-60rm (dorm or room with fan), it depends on your budget.

I was lucky, my first 5 day there was sunny and no rain at all, but the last 2 day was raining a bit but scattered during the day.

I took the flight to phuket, then have ferry to phi phi.

My recommendation, just take PADI as it's globally recognized and they can also check your certification online if you dont bring it with you (maybe SSI also can, but idk)


For the Palmtree resort, it depend on your budget and liking. Do you want to save on accomodation? or do you want to pamper yourself in the vacation also? or just want to learn to dive, and get the cheapest accomodation. For me, usually i just use my room to sleep at night and was out the whole day. So I don't really prefer to pay for a fancy room. Just basic accomodation suffice.

Thanks for looking for the info munkeyflo, Me too prefer flora bay based on the list, as it is cheaper also ^^. (cheaper means: more chance to dive more)


I'm interested if it's only for weekend, 750 for the LOB? what does it include? as I never been in LOB. Do we need to arrive the day before?

BTW I'm living in KL and don't have a car, so it's even better if there is someone also from KL. I won't mind to share for the gas and toll road, or even going together by bus. As long as there is enough time to join the LOB before it get off. Is it possible to join?

Like I say, 100 bhat you can't complain (for that price, only room with fan), toilet and bathroom below at the back of diveshop.. if you go alone I think it's ok for you. But if you're bringing girlfriend/wife, then i suggest to bring them to hostel/hotel around. You can find a decent aircond room for like 70-80rm. Think i have the picture, but need to find it first in my home laptop.



me too, I'm in for the standard garden fan room

I saw review on this chalet, quite good for it's price:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g3...Terengganu.html

and for the price:
http://www.mamaschalet.com.my/index.php?op...id=49&Itemid=56

Type price
Deluxe Sea View (Aircond) 160.00
Deluxe Garden View (Fan) 85.00
Standard Garden (Fan) 65.00

anybody got experience on this? and what about the location? i'm not familiar with this place? is it located on strategic part of the island?

so hard

Btw I don't understand the Tunabay's way of thinking. What is the difference of small group of 2 or 4. compared to 7-8? It is just basically 2 group of 4, and they can arrange the room accordingly. (consider of 2 separate booking)

Btw if abdul chalet or mama chalet is also not available, maybe we can try http://www.coralviewislandresort.com/ ??

it's ranked 2nd in tripadvisor,just a bit more expensive from abdul chalet

MYR 140 for twin fan room
MYR 190 for twin AC room

for me ok on sept

I'm 1 person only.

If 5, then take 1 of each room, then it's settled. 3 bed + 2 bed, if it's ok with everyone

Lol, it's not possible to have 5 people in the room

what i said is take 1 of each room:


So 2 double/twin room: 1 for munkeyflo, 1 for 2person (out of 5)
and 1 deluxe hill : 1 for 3 person (out of 5)

But for redundancy, I think it's better to book 3 double/twin room, then later to add another extra mattress for 1 room. (in case someone cancel)