| Malaysia’s waters are so teeming with fish | | | | documentary, Ghost of the Sea Turtles, was filmed |
| there’s no real need to go into the deep to see | | | | here. You’ll probably also catch glimpses of |
| them. Here are my favourite snorkelling spots. | | | | barracuda, humphead parrotfish and thousands of |
| The Perhentian Islands | | | | friendly reef fish. Hammerheads are sometimes |
| The best snorkelling on Perhentian Kecil is at the | | | | sighted at South Point. |
| northern end of Coral Bay or the northern end of | | | | Redang |
| Long Beach. Both are similar in the regards of types | | | | Tg Mak Cantik located right in front of Redang Reef |
| of coral and fish, and you should see turtles and rays | | | | Resort on Pantai Pasir Panjang has been popular with |
| in both locations. On Besar, Teluk Dalam is the best | | | | snorkellers for years. The underwater wildlife on |
| bay for snorkelling. Sharks are said to frequent the | | | | display isn’t as prolific as in the places listed |
| formation of underwater rocks and coral at the | | | | above, but the spot is regarded as one of the most |
| westernmost tip of this bay. | | | | accessible snorkeling spot in Redang. Look out for |
| Lankayan IslandThe Lankayan atoll offers a reef with | | | | moon wrasse, scissortail sergeant, redlip parrotfish, |
| many beautiful diving spots and opportunities for | | | | virgate rabbitfish, Bleeker’s damsel, eight-banded |
| snorkelling. Good snorkelling can be done in the vast | | | | butterflyfish and maybe the odd turtle. |
| lagoon around the beach, additional snorkelling is | | | | TiomanThe water around Tioman is absolutely crystal |
| possible by boat along the external reef. The place is | | | | clear. Among the popular snorkelling spots are |
| a paradise for macro photography, as there are lots | | | | Renggis Island, Tulai Island, Monkey Bay and Marine |
| of small and unique creatures. | | | | Park. You will be mesmerised by the colorful tropical |
| Sipadan | | | | fish and the beauty of soft and hard corals. At most |
| Few things beat drifting with the currents on the | | | | spots, the fish are tame and will approach the |
| more exposed sites. There are many turtles to be | | | | swimmers. |
| seen which is why the famous Jacques Cousteau | | | | |