Diving Season Returns to Tanjong Jara Resort

It's March and it's time to dig out those snorkelling masks and dust off your dive equipment because Malaysia's best-kept secret, Pulau Tenggol, is officially ready to be revealed once again. With the wet season officially over, the Unmistakably Malay Tanjong Jara Resort provides a route to a wealth of underwater adventures for both beginners and experienced dive enthusiast.

From March to October, the deep waters of the Terengganu Marine Park come to life, offering a perfect window onto untouched coral gardens and rare species of marine life. Check out some of our images of some of the friendly sea creatures you could go swimming with!

Tenggol Island is situated in the South China Sea on Peninsular Malaysia's east coast and is one of Malaysia's most beautiful and serene islands. Over 20 stunning dive sites surround the main island of Pulau Tenggol so there's plenty of space in the vast ocean for all to enjoy! With depths up to 30 metres guaranteeing sightings of some of the world's most spectacular marine life. Be one of the divers who glides through the waters with friendly sea turtles while watching giant manta rays coast through the ocean and, if you are lucky, there is also a chance guests can spend their dive excursion swimming with the largest fish in the world, the Whale Shark.

The Tenggol Diver's Escape dive package gives you the perfect opportunity to explore the South China Sea's underwater haven. You can, for a minimum of 3 nights stay for MYR 980++ per night, and included in the price is a daily breakfast and two days of diving excursions, inclusive of a barbeque lunch on Tenggol Island. The Tenggol Diver's Escape package runs from the 1st of March 2012 until 30th of September 2012 and must be used within the specified period. Diving equipment is not included in the price but is available to hire from the Water Sports Centre.

If you're an inexperienced diver, Tanjong Jara Resort's experienced dive instructors are ready to lead you on a journey of discovery with a range of PADI licenses, including Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver as well as Emergency First Response and Rescue Diver courses on offer. If your interested, you can receive the PADI theory book prior to their visit and for those beginners out there, introductory diving classes are available.

Tanjong Jara Resort provides the ideal breathtaking underwater haven practically right on its doorstep with just a 50-minute anticipation building speedboat journey between Tenggol Island and the resort. This an unforgettable experience that will create lifelong memories and an amazing diving holiday experience for anybody who can't wait to stick on those flippers and dive right on in to the deep blue sea.