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Turtle Playground

Sipadan Mabul Islands, Malaysia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow coral reef famous for its resident sea turtles.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a gently sloping reef, living up to its name with an abundance of green and hawksbill turtles often found feeding and resting. Its shallow depths and calm conditions make it an easy, rewarding dive for all levels, offering fantastic photo opportunities with the turtles amidst the colorful corals.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefbeginner friendlywide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

Green turtleHawksbill turtleWhitetip reef sharkNudibranchFrogfishAnemonefishCuttlefishBlue-spotted stingray

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and typically mild currents make it suitable for everyone, including beginners and photographers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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