Octo Diver Perhentian Island Malaysia
Octo Diver was established in 2004, originally known as Ocean Elements Dive Centre, and has grown into a trusted name in Malaysia’s scuba diving industry. With over two decades of experience, Octo Diver is driven by a passionate team of certified diving professionals who believe that diving should be safe, educational, and truly enjoyable for everyone.
Located on the pristine Perhentian Island, one of Malaysia’s top scuba diving destinations, Octo Diver offers access to crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life. We specialize in small-group diving experiences, ensuring personalized attention, high safety standards, and quality training in every dive.
From beginner courses to professional certifications and guided fun dives, our thoughtfully designed itineraries allow guests to dive, relax, and reconnect with nature. At Octo Diver, every dive is more than an activity — it’s an unforgettable ocean experience.
Awarded Dive Pro Of The Month (August 2018) And Best Rated Scuba Instructor By Diver Magazine UK And RateYourDive.ComAwarded 2021
Asia Travel Awards Programme By Travel & Hospitality Award United Kingdom – Press Release
EXCELLENT Based on 10 reviews Posted on Google TH11 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My children did their open water diving certification training by Fred. He was very thorough, making sure they complete all the required exercises. Most importantly, they are now comfortable in deep waters and enjoy scuba diving. Me and my husband did our refresher and joined our children for fun dives at Shark Point and San Choi wreck. Highly recommended Octo Dive Center for your diving certification!Posted on Google Liang Siah Poh10 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fred was such a great instructor, very thorough and patient, able to explain the theory of things, even my 12yr old son was confident to do the Open Water Course with them. They are flexible enough to let him do the discovery dive then decide if he wants to go for the OWC. Did my refresher dive and fun trip together with my children, who were doing their OWC. The place is very organized and equipment are in good conditions. Before getting there Fred was already reaching out to make sure the e-learning and necessary medical certification was gotten so that our dives can go on without any delay. Thank you for the great diving experience.Posted on Google Deborah Jamescusack6 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you're looking to get certified or just looking for some incredible fun dives, Octodiver delivers a 10/10 experience 😍 Thank you to the whole Octodiver crew ( Mr Fred, Haikal & Hafiz )Posted on Google Monica Stoica28 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mein Freund und ich haben unseren Open Water hier gemacht und weil wir es so cool und toll fanden haben wir direkt danach noch den Advanced gemacht😁 Mega tolles Team, werde es sehr vermissen🥹Posted on Google Rico26 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My girlfriend and I did our Open Water course with Octo Divers on the Perhentian Islands, and we enjoyed it so much that we immediately decided to continue with the Advanced Open Water course as well. The entire team is incredibly friendly, relaxed, and welcoming. Diving there feels much more like going underwater with friends than being part of a commercial dive school — you quickly feel like part of a small family. One thing we especially appreciated was the small group sizes. For both of our courses, we effectively had private instructors, and they really took the time to adapt to our individual needs and learning pace. We never felt rushed or treated like just another customer. Even during fun dives, the groups were small (maximum around 8 people), and there were always multiple instructors or divemasters present so groups could be split appropriately depending on experience and comfort level. The prices are very fair, especially considering the high quality of training and attention you receive. Of course, there are cheaper dive centers, but in many places you simply get pushed through the course as quickly as possible without much personal support. At Octo Divers, the focus is clearly on making you a confident and safe diver, not just finishing certifications fast. We can wholeheartedly recommend Octo Divers to anyone — whether you are just starting diving or already an experienced diver. Thanks again! 🥰Posted on Google Barataraj Buskaran18 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience doing open water dive. Our dive instructor Fred was very supportive, knowledgeable and make us feel confident during the dive.Posted on Google LeeWC17 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to our humour instructor, Koci and Fred. It is a nice diving experience.Posted on Google Suzzane Chieh17 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The coach is super nice and super experienced! We have a good fun dive with Koci and Fred. Thank our DM Koci for his patience on us even though we are really noisy 🫣 I highly recommend to everyone ! Definitely will revisit again!!Posted on Google Suf14 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finding the right dive centre as a beginner is honestly one of the hardest parts of starting my diving journey. I feel that a good centre needs solid planning, well maintained equipment, and instructors who genuinely care about both you and more importantly, the marine life. Octo Divers ticked every single one of those boxes for me. ✅What I loved: ∙ One-on-One attention from my instructor Fred since I was the only Open Water student in early May 2026 ∙ Fred adjusted the learning pace to me personally rather than following a rigid checklist. We even had spare time to complete deep-water certification ∙ Octo Diver Team plans thoughtfully behind the scenes, deepest dives in the morning, shallower ones in the afternoon for proper depth recovery. They also try to avoid crowded dive spots if possible. ∙ Warm, light hearted instructors who somehow make it all look effortless ∙ Perhentian Besar is a quiet, serene island with no nightlife. Perfect for resting and fully recovering between dives. ∙ The dive spots are generally warm water, sunny with clear visibility (10-15m). I think crowded dive spots however can affect visibility. Peak season is usually between May-Sep. I heard from the instructors that April would still be perfect, not as crowded yet blessed with sunshine & pristine clear waters. 😬Worth knowing before you go: ∙ We stayed at FloraBay Resort, which feels more like a chalet. Clean, simple, no frills. No TV in the rooms and no individual wifi, but honestly that forced a digital detox I did not know I needed. So not rly a con for me but just to point out for those who can't live without wifi in your rooms. If you do need to get online, the resort restaurant has wifi. During booking, you can request for rooms close to the restaurant to get connected. None of that takes anything away from Octo Divers though. Easy 5 stars.Posted on Google Sujethaanjaly Vasudevan14 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the best time getting my Open Water Diving Certification here with Octo Diver! Fred was my instructor and I felt extremely at ease being taught by him. He is very knowledgeable and a chill person, easy to communicate with, helping us relax and learn in a fun way. I shall always remember the cardinal rule in maintaining my buoyancy; "its all in your breathing, learn to relax underwater" So glad to have unlocked the diver in me! Loved the experience ❤️🥰
PADI Advanced Equipment Specialist Course
Professional Course Covered:
- Visual Inspection Procedure
- Compressor Operation and basic Troubleshooting
- Master in Full Range of Scuba Regulator
- Master in All Type of BCD Inflator
- Equipment o2 Clean Procedure
- Master in Scuba Cylinder Valve
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