DiveCost

The real cost of diving in Perhentian Islands

Malaysia · Southeast AsiaMid-rangeBest months: Mar-Oct9 verified prices

A pair of clear-water islands off Malaysia's east coast — turtle encounters, easy reef dives, and a laid-back island-hopping base. Most resorts close during the Nov-Feb monsoon.

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