Tioman Island is situated 36 nautical miles from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The main tourist season runs from early February until the end of October. Although there are some beaches that operate year round.

Tioman Island is blessed with sparkling blue waters, beaches of fine white sands, and prolific coral gardens fringing the coast.
Around the underwater promontory, the water is crystal clear as far down as 100 feet.

Within the cool glassy depths is a veritable underwater paradise teaming with a rich variety of corals, fish, and shells. Included among these delights of the deep are the magnificent acropora corals, delicate sea fans, and the alcyonarian soft corals.

The multi-hued staghorn coral can also be found in abundance. Bright colored fish swim among the corals in flashes of vivid neon hues. Among these are the sweetlips, cardinal fish, parrot fish, wrasses, butterfly fish, damsel fish, and the aggressive anemones fish. The seemingly gentle sea anemones beckon gracefully with soft gentle tentacles. Once within its grasp there is no escape for the marine creatures.

Technical divers can explore the famous South China Sea wrecks. Name includes the Prince of Wales, the Repulse, Varella and many other exciting sub marines and battle ships. These famous wrecks found their final destination around Tioman during the Second World War. Most of them are in water deeper than 40 meters

The best known season for diving here is between May and October when the water is at its best.