Malaysia · Bum Bum Island, Tun Sakaran Marine Park
Bum Bum House Reef
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
What you might see
- NudibranchLikely
- RhinopiasLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow seagrass area used for snorkeling, with green turtles feeding there
Safety notes
Muck/silty bottom can reduce visibility if stirred up; boat traffic on approach from Semporna (~15km/20 min by speedboat)
Permits & fees
Outside the Sipadan permit system; Tun Sakaran Marine Park fees reportedly included in Bigfin Divers' published prices
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Semporna
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.