A small rock island off Tioman's west coast, Renggis is the island's standby easy dive: a shallow reef with a maximum depth of around 16 metres, mostly no current and good visibility. Blacktip reef sharks and green turtles are seen here very often, and the same ground doubles as a night dive and one of the best snorkelling stops on the island.
Where it is and how deep
2.8119° N, 104.1332° EPublished position for this site.
The dive
This is an easy dive on a small rock island: shallow coral around the rock, a maximum depth of around 16 metres and mostly no current to work against. Visibility is good, and the bottom holds enough small life, scorpionfish among it, that it reads as a macro dive as much as a reef swim. It is a known spot for underwater macro photography.
Blacktip reef sharks and green turtles are seen here very often, and bumphead parrotfish come through over the coral. The shallow, sheltered ground and the short run out from the beach also make Renggis the island's usual night dive, and it is one of the best places on Tioman to snorkel, so there are often people on the surface above you.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
- Sea turtles
- Macro critters
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Off-season | Off-season |
Season follows Tioman: Northeast monsoon brings rough seas and closed resorts November-January; calmest conditions and best visibility run May-September.
Dive videos
Renggis Island - The Most Magical Dive Site in Tioman · Mastershifuu on YouTube
Questions divers ask
Is Renggis Island good for beginners?+
Yes. It is a very easy site with mostly no current, a maximum depth of around 16 metres and good visibility, which is why it is used for beginner dives and as the island's night dive.
Can you snorkel at Renggis Island?+
Yes. It is rated one of the best snorkelling spots on Tioman: the reef around the rock is shallow and there is mostly no current.
Sources
- Renggis Island Dive Site - Map & Review — Divezone
Photo credits
In The Logbook
- Where to see reef sharks on your first divesBig animals · 14 min read
- Where to dive with sea turtlesBig animals · 15 min read
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