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Five Sisters

Five Sisters is a year-round dive destination in Malaysia featuring cave and cavern exploration with strong community video documentation.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
7.6 kn
Olas
0.38 m
Agua
28.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (31%)
Now: SSE (167°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.63m

Próxima: Alta a las 03:00 (+1.45m)

+1.7 m0 m+0.0 m
▲ 03:00 · +1.45m ▼ 18:00 · +0.03m ▲ 04:00 · +1.48m ▼ 20:00 · +0.08m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.05 · very high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 06:55 19:02
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.6 0.46 8 2mm
09-20 10.6 0.52 9 0mm
09-21 10.3 0.38 8 2mm
09-22 6.4 0.22 9 1mm
09-23 9.2 0.26 9 4mm
09-24 6.3 0.26 9 2mm
09-25 7.7 0.26 5 1mm

About this spot

Five Sisters, also known as Gua Rajawali, is a cave diving site in Malaysia that attracts divers seeking underground passages and cavern formations. The site is accessible year-round, making it a reliable choice for planning a dive trip. With three community videos available, you can preview the site before booking and learn what other divers have experienced in the water. The cave system offers an immersive underwater environment for those interested in cavern diving. The site is not located within a Marine Protected Area, which affects access policies and regulations you'll need to check locally. Water conditions and visibility vary, so connecting with local dive operators before your trip will help you prepare realistic expectations. Divers should confirm current conditions, required certifications, and any guides or equipment needs with operators near the site. Cave diving carries specific risks and demands proper training and experience. Community documentation through videos provides valuable insight into the terrain and challenges you may encounter.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Malasia: 42 sitios desde Sipadan hasta Redang

Tipos de buceo

Cueva

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 11097km · ~2552kg · €46

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 60/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Five Sisters?

Five Sisters is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check with local operators for any minor variations in conditions by month.

What difficulty level and depths should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not published for this site. Contact local dive operators in Malaysia to confirm requirements, depths, and the certifications or experience needed before your dive.

What marine life will I see?

Published species observations for Five Sisters are limited. Cave systems typically host adapted species and creatures in passage areas. Local operators can describe what you're likely to encounter.

How do I access Five Sisters and what permits do I need?

Five Sisters is not in a Marine Protected Area. Confirm access routes, parking, guide requirements, and any local permissions with operators or tourism authorities in Malaysia before your visit.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

📍drift 5 Sisters - Aug-25 Malaysia - Dive #6

sugarbum

Five Sisters, Rabigh - Live Aboard Trip with Dream Divers

TinayAndrade

Lost Buddies in Five Sisters, Tenggol Island

Yun Seong Lai

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