SSI Fun Dives in Perhentian - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Fun Dives in Perhentian
Price: 15000 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Guided fun dives on the Perhentian Islands open up some of South East Asia's best-value diving for certified divers, with turtle- and shark-rich reefs alongside sites such as the Sugar Wreck and the Pinnacle (Tokong Laut). Several scheduled trips a day in warm, calm water make it easy to log a varied collection of dives over a laid-back island stay.

What you’ll learn

Explore reef, wreck and pinnacle sites with a guide
Dive in small, well-briefed groups
Encounter turtles, reef sharks and rich macro life
Put your buoyancy and navigation to use
Build experience and logged dives for future SSI training

Prerequisites

Current scuba certification (Open Water or higher)
Proof of certification and a recent dive or refresher if inactive
Advanced certification for sites deeper than 18 metres
Complete a brief medical questionnaire before diving

What's included · What's not

Included

Guided dives led by an experienced divemaster
Small-group diving with thorough site briefings
Choice of reef, wreck and pinnacle sites
Tanks, weights and guiding included (full gear rental available)
Optional day trips to nearby sites such as Redang

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Fun Dives pathway

Fun dives require only a current certification suited to the depth, not a further SSI course. SSI Open Water Diver covers most reef sites, while deeper dives beyond 18 metres call for SSI Advanced Adventurer or equivalent.

Where you'll dive in Perhentian

Fun dives cover the full range of Perhentian sites, from turtle-rich reefs off Long Beach to the Sugar Wreck and the Pinnacle, in calm water around 27-30°C during the March-to-October season, with trips to Redang available.

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Getting there

Fly into Kota Bharu (KBR) · 5-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Reef and signature sites

Pick from up to three scheduled trips a day to dive coral reefs, the Sugar Wreck and the Pinnacle with a guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a certification to fun dive?

Yes. A current Open Water or higher certification with proof is required; deeper sites need Advanced-level certification.

What will I see on the dives?

Turtles, reef sharks, clownfish and plentiful macro life on the reefs, plus the Sugar Wreck and the Pinnacle.

I am SSI certified but rusty, can I still dive?

Yes, though a Scuba Skills Update or tune-up dive is recommended if you have been inactive for a while.

How many dives a day are available?

Centres usually run up to three scheduled trips daily, so you can dive several sites during your stay.

When is the best time to dive Perhentian?

Peak season is Mar–Oct, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Feb, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

5-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹16K-24K.

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