THE Tanjong Jara Resort is all set to reveal one of Malaysia’s best-kept secrets. With the wet season officially coming to an end, Tanjong Jara Resort takes guests to Pulau Tenggol, a tropical island which provides some of the finest diving and snorkelling sites in the world and is the ideal haven for any 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, providing both an unforgettable introduction for beginners and a wealth of underwater adventures for experienced divers.
Situated in the South China Sea on Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, Tenggol Island is one of Malaysia’s most beautiful and serene islands. Over 20 stunning dive sites surround the main island of Pulau Tenggol with depths up to 30 m guaranteeing sightings of some of the world’s most spectacular marine life. Included in the possible experiences are friendly sea turtles gliding alongside divers, giant manta rays coasting through the ocean and, if lucky, there is also a chance guests can spend their dive excursion swimming with the largest fish in the world, the Whale Shark.
A 50-minute journey of anticipation brings guests from Tanjong Jara Resort to the diving hotspot by private speedboat. Bright corals and vivid nudibranchs provide the perfect backdrop for the wealth of colourful marine life, with every species imaginable in residence; from giant double-headed parrotfish, yellowtail fusiliers and sea turtles, to eagle rays, black-tipped reef sharks and barracudas.
The resorts experienced dive instructors will lead guests on a journey of discovery with each unique site offering up a new hidden gem. Diving equipment is available to hire from the Water Sports Centre and a range of Padi licenses, including Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver as well as Emergency First Response and Rescue Diver courses are on offer. Interested guests can receive the Padi theory book prior to their visit and for beginners an introductory diving class is available.
Guests can enter the awaiting underwater haven by taking the Tenggol Diver’s Escape package; for a minimum three nights accommodation for MYR 980++ ($318) per room per night, guests will also avail of a daily breakfast and two days of diving excursions, inclusive of a barbeque lunch. The Tenggol Diver’s Escape package runs until September 30, 2012.