The ideal place to learn to dive in Perhentian is at Tuna Bay. Tuna Bay is located in the south west side of Pulau Perhentian Besar (Big Island), surrounded by tropical jungle, on a broad and long powdery white beach. The resort commands a breath-taking view of Perhentian Kecil and the South China Sea right at the doorstep. Even at low tide, the view from the resort is still breath taking! The ambience here is one of peace and relaxation geared towards the ultimate getaway.
The resort is one of Perhentian’s highest rated resorts in terms of comfort and service. It is family run and managed and the quality shines through in the standard of this excellent accommodation.
The Seahorse Dive Center located just next door will conduct the course. Under the expert guidance of instructor Bridget and her team, you will be on your way to a new world of adventure. The course can also be conducted in other languages such as German and Dutch. Your training sessions will be on a calm stretch of water and on some of the easier dive sites in Perhentian.
WHOA! Dive Rating
3-4 - There are some excellent divesites on offer, Tokong Laut being our absolute favourite.
Rooms and Facilities
Tuna Bay offers 44 spacious wooden chalets set either right on the beach front, shaded by coconut palms, or around a pretty garden area. 15 of the chalets are interconnecting and are perfect for family use. All chalets are just a minute walk from the beach.
The wooden chalets on stilts are air-conditioned with a covered terrace, laid out with bamboo furniture. The best rooms command a sea view land are located right on the beach or jungle / garden view. All rooms are laid out and decorated in comforting beige and white tones and well lit thanks to a large aluminum sliding window and white painted walls. The well appointed interior includes wooden and bamboo furniture, King or twin sized beds, pretty paintings on the wall, and adjustable reading lights.All bathrooms have hot showers, fresh towels and basic bathroom amenities provided throughout your stay. Digital safe deposits are also provided for guest to keep their valuables and important travel documents.
Food and Beverage
Meals are cooked buffet style for packages with both asian and western dishes. An ala carte menu is also available.
Cost per person (RM) - Open water course - 4 days / 3 nights
valid till 31 March 2009
| Room type |
Cost per person (RM) |
| Single |
1740 |
| Twin |
1590 |
| Triple |
1610 |
| |
Additional night |
| Single |
200 |
| Twin and Triple |
160 |
Surcharges
Weekends (Friday and Saturday) - 20
Malaysia School Holidays - 30
Super peak - 60 (30-31 Mar, 5-7 Apr, 30 Apr-02 May, 1-2 June, 9-11 Aug, 30 Aug-01 Sept)
What does it include?
- Welcome drink
- 4 nights accommodation in Deluxe Garden Chalet
- 4 breakfast; 4 lunch; 4 tea break; 4 dinner
- Return speed boat transfer
- PADI Open water dive course, PADI dive card and manual, and rental of diving equipment
Additional night includes:
1 night accommodation in deluxe garden chalet, 1 breakfast / 1 lunch / 1 tea break /1 dinner (without extra diving)
Note: for triple sharing - third person will be provided with an extra mattress. Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children per room, or 3 adults per room.
What does it exclude?
RM 5/ person, Marine Conservation fees (to be paid at the jetty)
Best time to visit
Perhentian can be dived from March till October. The resort is closed from November till February. The better times for diving is from April to September yearly.
Getting Here
Perhentian island is easily accessible by a 50 min flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Kota Bahru, Kelantan. Malaysia airlines (www.mas.com.my) and AirAsia (www.airasia.com), the region’s low cost carrier have daily flights to Kota Bahru. Airport transfers can also be arranged from Kota Terengganu, Terengganu.
Boat schedule:
Detailed boat schedule to Perhentian is available upon request.
Our say
We handpicked this resort for being one of the finest resorts in Perhentian. It avoids the large fan fare of big budget hotels and shabby backpacker resorts. Its quality stems from being family owned and managed resulting in all staff doing their utmost best to ensure that all their guests have a memorable stay. It also happens to be one of the highest independently rated resorts on Perhentian.
This course represents excellent value for money since your accommodation, meals and course fees are all included. Learning to dive couldn't get any easier.