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Mari Mari Dive Centre
Kota KinabaluAbout this dive shop
Just a short 15-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu City, Mari Mari Dive Centre at Sepanggar Island offers one of Sabah’s most accessible and exciting dive experiences. Known for its stunning marine life and fascinating wreck dive sites, it’s the perfect destination for both beginners and certified divers seeking adventure close to the city. Our experienced dive team ensures safe, enjoyable dives with personalized guidance and well-maintained equipment. Guests can join guided fun dives, PADI certification courses, and thrilling wreck dives, or simply enjoy snorkelling and relaxing by the beach. After a rewarding day underwater, unwind at Mari Mari Dive Lodge, featuring cosy sea & serene view rooms and island-style hospitality for a comfortable stay. Highlights: Only 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu City Exciting wreck and reef dive sites nearby Rich marine biodiversity and great visibility PADI-certified instructors and professional dive guides Equipment rental, air refill service, and classroom facilities Comfortable island accommodation and café Discover the hidden underwater treasures of Sabah — your wreck diving adventure begins at Mari Mari Dive Centre, Sepanggar Island.
Activities offered
Activity Conservation
Activity PADI First Aid - EFR
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Services
Facilities
Equipment Rental
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructor
- 1
Languages
- Chinese
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
Marine life
Marine Life
Angelfish
2873 known dive sites · 81 countries
Marine life
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Clownfish
2011 known dive sites · 57 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Cambodia, Cape Verde and 54 more.
Lionfish
2463 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba and 72 more.
Parrotfish
3048 known dive sites · 78 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 75 more.
Pufferfish
2272 known dive sites · 72 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 69 more.
Bannerfish
1744 known dive sites · 49 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cambodia and 46 more.
Nudibranch
2157 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Australia and 80 more.
Barracuda
3075 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 81 more.
Stingrays
3354 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 82 more.
Moray Eel
4444 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Triggerfish
2519 known dive sites · 74 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Damselfish
3562 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia and 80 more.
Shrimp
3328 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 83 more.
Crab
3583 known dive sites · 95 countries
Marine life
Reported around Argentina, Aruba, Australia and 85 more.
Cuttlefish
2132 known dive sites · 60 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahrain, Belize and 57 more.
Lobster
2720 known dive sites · 86 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 79 more.
Pipefish
906 known dive sites · 62 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria and 59 more.
Octopus
3974 known dive sites · 93 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Hawksbill Turtle
2037 known dive sites · 62 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 59 more.
Flounder
1404 known dive sites · 73 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 70 more.
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Thursday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Friday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Saturday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Sunday
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around Kota Kinabalu
Mari Mari Shore
Malaysia
This dive site is situated 20 minuted from Kota Kinabalu mainland and 10 Minutes from Sepanggar mainland. It is right in front of Mari - Mari Resort. The characteristic of this dive site is shore based. It has a maximum depth of 18 meters during high tide and the bottom is mixed sandy and muddy.
Nearby
0.1 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Mari Mari Wreck
Malaysia
The Mari Mari Wreck dive is located at Sepanggar Island where close to Mari Mari dive operator, it’s took 20 minutes boat ride from Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort to get there. You may found this dive site by following a descent line at 2m, the top of the wreck is 18m, sandy bottom reachable 25m.
Nearby
0.2 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Pancang
Malaysia
Located North of Kota Kinabalu, approximately 20 minutes from the mainland and the first point of view when entering Sepanggar Island form Kota Kinabalu. The location of this dive site is inhabited therefore a boat is needed to dive here. This dive site can be characterised as a sloping bottom with good visibility
Nearby
1.0 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Nexson Reef
Malaysia
This dive site is specially for Deep Diving, it takes 15 minutes boat ride from Dreamer Island. This dive site require free descent all the way down to top reef at 24 meters.Actual depth might defer due to the current tide.There’s a slight slope for descending down to a maximum depth of 35 meter from the top reef.
Nearby
1.4 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Dreamer Shore
Malaysia
Located right in front of Dreamer Island (Sepanggar Island), this dive site is a shore dive based site that offers customers abundance of marine life throughout the year.
Nearby
1.4 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Fendy Rock
Malaysia
This dive site just takes 5 minutes from Sepanggar island to reach Fendy Rock dive site, its very suitable for newly certified divers and macro lovers, it’s sandy slopping bottom.
Nearby
1.4 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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