Maori Dive Academy

Located on the island of Pulau Tioman in the Pahang province, Maori Dive Academy operates in one of Malaysia's most significant marine environments. The centre is built around a commitment to professional standards and ocean conservation, catering to divers who want to explore the local reefs with technical precision.

For those looking to combine diving with a seamless stay, the academy offers packages that include accommodation at the Go Deeper resort. These packages integrate your diving activities with land transfers across Tekek island, allowing you to focus entirely on the underwater environment.

The academy is run by a team of eight professional instructors and staff members. The team is described as energetic and focused on high-quality service, with a specific mission to integrate marine conservation into their diving operations.

All instruction and guiding is conducted in English. The centre maintains a professional approach to diving, ensuring that whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, the focus remains on safety and technical competence.

Maori Dive Academy offers a full range of scuba diving licences and certifications. For those starting their journey, the centre provides foundational training to get you from a novice to an Open Water Diver.

For divers looking to progress, the academy provides advanced training to expand your skills and experience in more complex environments.

The centre provides full equipment hire for divers, ensuring you have access to the necessary kit for your dives. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, masks, and snorkels.

Accommodation at the Go Deeper resort is designed with practical diving needs in mind. The double rooms feature queen-size beds and air conditioning, with bathrooms separated from the sleeping area to keep the room free of sand and water.

The reefs surrounding Pulau Tioman are characterised by a healthy abundance of both hard and soft corals. You will find a diverse ecosystem here, including various species of shrimp and nudibranchs that thrive among the reef structures.

Larger marine life is a regular feature of the area. You can expect to encounter turtles and various species of sharks patrolling the reef.

For those interested in macro life, the area supports a variety of small, specialised organisms, including various nudibranchs and shrimp species.