French, English, Spanish, Swedish, Malay spoken. Small, intimate shop with friendly staff, chillout atmosphere and small dive groups. When you are not diving you can hang out, use the internet (free for customers) and listen to music. Formerly Sunlight Divers.
Long Beach
French, English, German, Spanish, Malay spoken. Friendly staff, chillout atmosphere and mid-size dive groups. Dives are at 8AM, 11AM and 2PM. Night dives on occasion. When you are not diving you can hang out, there is a small local restaurant just beside the dive shop. They have accommodation as well in chalets, and offer packages that combine dives with nights.
Long Beach
English, French, German, Polish, Chinese and Malay spoken. Another respectable, long-running outfit (started in 1993) with locations on both islands; a nice chilled-out shop on Perhentian Kecil's Long Beach, and a relaxing shop on Perhentian Besar next to Mamma's Chalet. It offers affordable prices for courses and fun dives, and they always have small groups. The staff are very enthusiastic, friendly and always up for a chat.
Long Beach
Coral Bay
A PADI 5-star IDC and the only National Geographic centre in the Perhentian. Has two dive shops on Kecil's Long Beach: one adjacent to the Bubu Long Beach Resort and one at the other end of the beach adjacent to World Cafe. Also has a large dive shop on Coral Bay where dive equipment can be purchased. Offers fun dives with friendly staff, great service and small dive groups. Free wifi for customers.
A small and friendly dive centre on the same beach as Perhentian Island Resort. It has modern equipment and excellent service. Dive courses and boat diving are always on offer, and the beach diving is great as well. Huge sea turtles can be seen off the beach.