Matahari Divers Perhentian

17/04/2026

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Hold your breath… and discover a whole new world 🌊

Freediving isn’t just about going deeper — it’s about slowing down, finding calm, and reconnecting with the ocean (and yourself).

From your first breath-hold to 30m and beyond, we’ve got you covered 🤿

🌊 AIDA 1 – Discover freediving in a day
🌊 AIDA 2 – Become a certified freediver
🌊 AIDA 3 – Push your limits

Or join us for fun dives, custom trips, or 1:1 coaching sessions 💙

Small groups. Big experiences.

📍 Long Beach; Perhentian Kecil
💬 Scan the QR or WhatsApp us to learn more

10/02/2026

🤿 🌍 A dive expedition very few people on Earth can tick off 🐋

This is a true bucket-list dive expedition to one of the most remote and least-visited dive destinations on the planet.
Timor-Leste isn’t easy to reach — and that’s exactly why it’s so special. Very few divers can say they’ve been here.

You’ll dive untouched, wildly biodiverse reefs and enter the ocean during peak whale migration season, when the giants pass through deep blue waters just offshore. This is raw, remote, expedition-style diving at its best.

Not many places like this still exist. Even fewer are accessible to divers.

✈️ Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur
💬 WhatsApp for bookings: +6 012 804 6574
💰 USD 1899
⏳ Limited places available

📍 Timor-Leste
🤿 For divers chasing something truly rare

28/01/2026

🚨FREEDIVE WITH US THIS SEASON 🚨

🐬 AIDA Freediving Courses at Matahari – 2026 is ON 🐬

Ever wanted to explore the ocean on one breath?
This year, we’re offering AIDA Freediving courses & recreational at Matahari Dive Centre, taught right from the beach in warm, crystal-clear waters.

✨ Courses available:
• AIDA 1 – your first step into freediving
• AIDA 2 – build confidence, depth & technique

Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up, our courses focus on safety, proper technique, relaxation, and ocean connection — all in a fun, supportive environment.

📍 Beachfront training
🌊 Small groups
🧜‍♀️ Certified AIDA instructor

Spots are limited — DM/WhatsApp for further info and to book your place.
See you on the surface… then beneath it 💙

21/01/2026

🌞 2026 BOOKINGS OPEN! 🌞
Prices are live + RM50 OFF when you book a package before month-end 💸

📲 Details in highlights | website | WhatsApp catalogue
See you at Matahari 🤿✨

08/01/2026

We are hiring for the 2026 season:

- Receptionist!

You will work at the front office helping with bookings, forms, planning the daily dive schedule and taking payments as well as answering bookings through WhatsApp and email and assisting the manager. This is an opportunity to work with an awesome bunch of people who share a mutual love for our ocean, we are a big family and offer basic salary with a bonus scheme, a room, lunch but most importantly good vibes all around!

You’ll be able to dive with us for free and have discounted rates on our trips and if you aren’t already a diver, we will put you through your open water so you can join us under the water!

CV’s and cover letters to our WhatsApp please! ❤️🫶🤿🌊🌅

18/09/2025

✨ Day 7 – PADI AWARE Week: Ethical Tourism ✨

The Perhentian Islands are a beautiful places to dive, but with that beauty comes responsibility. 💙

Every choice we make as divers and visitors has an impact on the reef, the wildlife, and the local community. Ethical tourism means:
🪸 Respecting corals and reefs
🐢 Giving turtles and sharks space
♻️ Reducing single-use plastics
📸 Supporting citizen science like turtle ID
🌴 Respecting the island and its people

Tourism can either harm or protect the ocean. The choice is ours. Let’s dive responsibly and keep Perhentian thriving for generations to come. 🌍💙

17/09/2025

16/09/2025

🦈 Sharks have been around for over 400 million years — but today, they need our protection.

Here in the Perhentian Islands, we’re lucky to see blacktip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, coral catsharks, and even the occasional whale shark. But around the world, shark populations are declining fast due to overfishing, bycatch, and the shark fin trade.

Sharks aren’t the monsters they’re made out to be — in fact, fewer than 10 people a year die from shark encounters, while humans kill over 100 million sharks annually.

🌊 By respecting sharks in the water, saying no to shark products, and supporting sustainable fishing and conservation projects, we can help ensure sharks continue to thrive in our oceans.

💙 Protect sharks. Protect the ocean. Protect our future.

15/09/2025

🌊💙 PADI AWARE Week – Day 4: Plastic Pollution 💙🌊

Every year, 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean — from ghost nets drifting offshore to single-use waste washing up on our beaches. 🐢🐠

Plastic harms marine life at every level:
❌ Turtles mistake bags for jellyfish
❌ Sharks & rays get entangled in ghost nets
❌ Fish & seabirds swallow microplastics
❌ Coral reefs are smothered by waste

But together, divers can make a difference. 💪
♻️ Refuse single-use plastics
🤿 Join cleanup dives & log debris with the PADI AWARE app
🌍 Support sustainable fishing practices

And this September 19th, we’re taking action!
Join Matahari Divers & Monkey Bar for a Cleanup Dive + Beach Clean, and get a free beer at Monkey Bar after 🍺✨ All for just RM65 (includes dive, equipment, and cleanup gear).

Be a diver with purpose. 💙

14/09/2025

🐢💙 PADI AWARE Week – Turtle Conservation

Sea turtles have been swimming our oceans for over 100 million years — but today, they face more threats than ever before. From plastic pollution to climate change, every turtle sighting is a reminder of how important it is to protect them. 🌊

Here in the Perhentians, the Perhentian Turtle Project works to safeguard these incredible animals by monitoring nests, relocating eggs, patrolling beaches at night, conducting research, and identifying individual turtles through photo ID.

📸 You can help too!
Every turtle has a unique facial pattern. By sharing your dive photos of both sides of a turtle’s face, you contribute directly to turtle research and conservation.

This AWARE Week, let’s celebrate turtles — and commit to protecting them for generations to come. 💙