Stories From Tioman
Dive notes, island guides, and discoveries from your dive buddies.
Tioman Island's top dive sites combine pinnacles, walls, wrecks, and reefs into one of Malaysia's most diverse diving destinations. The standouts are Tiger Reef (drift dive pinnacl...
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To become a technical diver in Malaysia, you'll progress through three PADI Tec courses at a 5-Star Instructor Development Centre like Tioman Dive Buddy: Tec 40 (40m, single deco),...
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Recreational diving is single-gas, single-tank diving within no-decompression limits (typically 0–40m), where you can always ascend directly to the surface. Technical diving exceed...
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Technical diving (or "tec diving") is a form of scuba diving that goes beyond recreational limits — deeper than 40 metres, with planned decompression stops, multiple gas mixtures,...
Read the Story ↗Looking for the best Tioman ticket? Malaysia's newest speedboat operator runs a 60-minute crossing from Tanjung Gemok — half the time of traditional Mersing ferries. Here's the com...
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A small island café for slow mornings, ocean breeze, and easy conversations.
Read the Story ↗From the shallow reefs of Renggis to the deeper waters of Tiger Reef — your complete guide to encountering Tioman Island's resident sea turtles, written by Malaysia's longest-runni...
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An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right island for your next diving trip.
Read the Story ↗Master the essential skill every diver needs—prevent ear pain, avoid injury, and dive deeper with confidence using proven equalization techniques.
Read the Story ↗Calling all eco-warriors and ocean lovers! Tioman Dive Buddy invites you to our flagship conservation event of the year. From July 17 to July 20, 2026 , we're turning our base in K...
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The monsoon winds are fading, the seas are settling, and the ferries are ramping up. It’s officially that time of year again: The Tioman Diving Season is open for 2026.
Read the Story ↗Mask, Snorkel, and Fins. These are hygiene-critical, rely on personal fit, and are easy to pack.
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