This dive site is a classic Mabul muck dive, featuring a gentle sandy slope and small artificial reef structures. It's a paradise for macro photographers searching for rare critters like frogfish, ghost pipefish, and flamboyant cuttlefish. The site is also popular for night dives to see nocturnal creatures.
Cahaya Way
Mabul Island muck dive with excellent macro life.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Brought to you by The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island
Plan Your Visit
muck divingmacro photographyturtlebeginner friendlyartificial reefnight dive
Marine Life
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Giant Frogfish
Ribbon Eel
Ornate Ghostpipefish
Turtle
Mandarinfish
Ghost Pipefish
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Stonefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gentle sandy slope with mild currents and moderate depths, perfect for all divers including beginners and photographers.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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