The real cost of diving in Perhentian Islands
A pair of clear-water islands off Malaysia's east coast — turtle encounters, easy reef dives, and a laid-back island-hopping base. Most resorts close during the Nov-Feb monsoon.
Dive centers in Perhentian Islands
Price comparison
All-in prices first. Inclusions and the last-verified date are shown on every row.
Discover Scuba
Discover Scuba — no certification needed| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
Verified Sep 2026Best value | Discover Scuba | €55 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Discover Scuba | €66 Base price | No inclusions listed |
- Discover ScubaNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026Best value
- Discover ScubaNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
Get Certified
Open Water & certification courses| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
Verified Sep 2026Best value | Advanced Course | €281 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Advanced Course | €314 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Advanced Course | €318 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Open Water Course | €329 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Open Water Course | €339 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Open Water Course | €350 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Open Water Course | €549 Base price | No inclusions listed |
- Advanced CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026Best value
- Advanced CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Advanced CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Open Water CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Open Water CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Open Water CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Open Water CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
Prices last verified against each operator's official website.
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Most divers do several dives. Set how many to see a rough total — packages usually cost less per dive.
No fun-dive prices verified here yet.
Dive centres in Perhentian Islands
The dive operators we track here — visit each one directly to book or confirm current prices.
- 2 verified
- Barat Perhentian1 verifiedPADI
- 2 verified
- 3 verified
- YBD Dive Centre1 verifiedPADI
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