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The friendly-budget weekend that still gets you in the blue.

Tioman — with the Shello crew.

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from RM770deposit RM300
Made forFreediver / Mermaid open water sessions, or fun dives
The Guide

Is this trip for you?

Activity type

Freediving · Mermaid

Trip format

Certification Trip · Fun Dive

Certify on this trip, or just come and dive for fun.
Best season

March – October. The northeast monsoon closes the east coast islands from November to February.

Suitable for

Freediver / Mermaid open water sessions, or fun dives

Difficulty

Beginner friendly — gradual progression from 5 m, no certification needed to join.

Recommended certification

SSI Freediver

Come certified for fun dives, or certify here — the open water sessions are built into the itinerary.

Why people book this one

  • Two open water training sessions, 5–10 m gradual progression
  • Certify on the trip — Freediver or the Pool Freediver upgrade
  • Our friendliest-budget island weekend that still gets you in the blue
  • Optional fun dive & photoshoot session on Day 2

The plan

  • Day 1

    Morning departure from Mersing Jetty, arrive Tioman Island and check in. Lunch, then Open Water Freedive Training 1 (5–10m gradual progression). Dinner, debriefing, rest.

  • Day 2

    Breakfast, Open Water Freedive Training 2 (max depth 10m attempt). Lunch, then free & easy / optional fun dive & photoshoot session (additional charges apply). Dinner.

  • Day 3

    Morning departure from the resort, arrive Mersing Jetty.

🏝 Stay

Island resort, twin-sharing

🍽 Meals

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (RM110/pax/day)

🚤 Transport

Own transport to Mersing Jetty; ferry not included (RM60 one-way)

Included

  • Shared accommodation (twin sharing)
  • Instructor
  • Underwater videos
  • Meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner (RM110/pax/day)
  • Peak period surcharge (RM100/pax/trip)

Not included

  • Transport to jetty
  • Ferry (RM60 one-way)
  • Diving equipment
  • Marine park fee (RM5/pax)

Add a course to this trip

  • Freediver course — RM1,900
  • Upgrade from Pool Freediver — RM1,180
  • Fun dive — RM500

Before you go

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months at travel date
  • Check your equipment with your instructor early — buy or rent missing items in time
  • Book a pre-trip pool session to refresh your skills
  • Buy flights only after we share the recommended schedule
  • Travel / dive insurance is highly recommended

Deposit & cancellation policy

RM300 deposit secures your slot — deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 1 month before departure. Cancellation (per person): 32–44 days before the trip 50% of the trip fee · 15–31 days 75% · 14 days or less 100%.

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