About this spot
Tanjung Lebah sits on Redang Island's eastern coast, making it one of Malaysia's accessible dive sites for both recreational and intermediate divers. The site features mixed reef structures and occasional wreck dives in relatively sheltered waters. The area benefits from steady boat access from Redang's main resorts and dive operators. Visibility and conditions vary seasonally, but the site remains diveable throughout the year. The reef supports typical Malaysian Indo-Pacific marine life including groupers, snappers, and reef fish. Tanjung Lebah works well for divers seeking straightforward reef exploration without extreme depth or technical demands. The site's proximity to island amenities makes it popular for combined beach-and-dive trips. Local operators run regular trips, and the site sees consistent diver traffic. Water temperature remains tropical year-round, typical for this region.
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Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
- 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
- 📔 Dive logbook
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
- 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
- GPS
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From your departure country
- Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
- Flight: 12h · direct
- Jet-lag: 11h east · 8 days recovery
FAQ
›When is the best time to dive Tanjung Lebah?
Tanjung Lebah is diveable year-round. Conditions vary seasonally, so check with local operators about visibility and sea state before booking specific dates.
›What is the depth and difficulty level?
Exact depth and difficulty data are not available for this site. Contact local dive operators in Redang for current conditions and depth information before your trip.
›What marine life can I expect to see?
Typical reef inhabitants include groupers, snappers, and mixed reef fish species. Visibility conditions affect wildlife encounters, so ask operators about recent dives.
›How do I access the dive site?
Tanjung Lebah is accessed by boat from Redang Island. Most visitors stay at island resorts or take the ferry from the mainland and book dives through local operators.
