The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island

The first underwater post box of Malaysia is at Mataking Island (Pulau Mataking). Located 39 KM off the Semporna town. The underwater post box is mounted at the front of the shipwreck wheel of a 40-foot/12m cargo ship named Mataking 1.

Wreck dive next to Mataking island, The ship is sank between 21 to 27m of depth. lot of big size Lionfish in the lower part of the wreck, some crocodile fish and big giant puffer fish. Schools of harlequin sweetlips on top of the wreak

Sloping reef from very shallow (2-3m) with gorgeous branching coral of different colours, to 40m+ where less marine life is. At this point there are many elder green turtles getting cleaned and resting on the shallow part of the reef 4-10m deep. Very suitable for snorkelers also, since it will easily spot big sized green turtles at the shallow part of the reef. In some hours of the day the current can be strong

This is usually a drift dive, on a steep slope from a reef at 3-4m of depth, to 40m+ and keep sloping down. On the wall you can expect to see bumphead parrotfishes schooling, trumpets and potato groupers of a certain size. Macro life as devil fish, orang utan crab, porcelain crabs and harlequin shrimps can be spotted in case of slow current. Test and check current speed and direction with your captain, as in 45' of bottom time you may make it a long way

Coral conservation area, confined and open water coral plantations and photo spots

Pandanan House Reef, a shallow, easy dive spot with colorful corals and lots of fish. Perfect for beginners! See clownfish, turtles, and reef sharks. Gentle slope, sandy bottom. Best at high tide. Great for snorkeling too! Boat ride: 10 mins. Daily trips available. Safe and relaxing.