Stingray City Suggest edit

Malaysia Suggest · Sabah Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Stingray City is a popular dive site located near Palau Kapalai in Sabah, known for its shallow waters and abundant marine life, particularly the friendly stingrays that can be encountered here. The site offers a unique opportunity for divers to interact with these gentle creatures in their natural habitat.

The dive typically involves shallow exploration where divers can observe and feed stingrays. The sandy bottom and clear waters make it an excellent site for underwater photography and enjoying the vibrant marine ecosystem.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for capturing stingrays and the surrounding marine life.

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