Matahari Divers
Matahari Divers
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Matahari Divers is one of the many dive centers tucked in the beautiful tropical island of Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia. What makes us special is you’ll always feel like home from the minute you step into our dive center! And you will always be part of the Matahari family aftwerwards...ALWAYS! Welcome to the family!
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia
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Christian 🇦🇹
33 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
VERY recommendable place to dive! I went there because it was recommended to me on Pulau Redang. Best choice ever to do my OWD course there!
Very helpful in organizing the trip (thanks Rais).All the people are very professional and helpful, experienced, patient (thanks Rizal 😉) and its a lot of fun. Equipment is well maintained.
Rooms are simple but clean and comfy and reasonably priced.
Very friendly atmosphere, you get breakfast every day, have dinner together, enjoy the best fish BBQ by Chef Adam 👌 and have a good time. Feels like a little family 👌💪go there and have a good time, also when you don't stay there...everybody is welcome !!
I'm glad I did my OWD with you guys, YOU ROCK 🤟
Very helpful in organizing the trip (thanks Rais).All the people are very professional and helpful, experienced, patient (thanks Rizal 😉) and its a lot of fun. Equipment is well maintained.
Rooms are simple but clean and comfy and reasonably priced.
Very friendly atmosphere, you get breakfast every day, have dinner together, enjoy the best fish BBQ by Chef Adam 👌 and have a good time. Feels like a little family 👌💪go there and have a good time, also when you don't stay there...everybody is welcome !!
I'm glad I did my OWD with you guys, YOU ROCK 🤟
Written 8 September 2022
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Zifah
4 contributions
Aug 2022
Amazing experience at Matahari Divers as they treat us profesionally for all the times.
All the stuffs were very helpful & managed to guide us during fun dives. I recommend this dive center to all who are looking for best dive center in Perhentian Island. FUN FUN FUN
All the stuffs were very helpful & managed to guide us during fun dives. I recommend this dive center to all who are looking for best dive center in Perhentian Island. FUN FUN FUN
Written 2 August 2022
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Massa B
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Terrible. Not recommend. Especially who visited before.
3 reasons not recommend.
1)Current diver is below normal level only.
Focus Customer only local, look down internatinal divers, especially who visited before.
Means they can not handle international divers but use European flags to show they can handle. Last time yes, European divers, but now only 1 foreign divers and she moved to other diving shop. They use FacebooK but for me very cheating.
2)why changes a lot? Covid19? Maybe yes but I think bcs of New owner. No wonder last time is Best owner in Island. But current owner think biz short time. Especially who knows last time matahari, very disappointed. My case have room, but suddenly room become last one secured. Then they said already check in before they busy but actually not ready. Why? Bcs They book not MataharI, other resort Harera who can stay hundred rm. we paid more than double. From Day 1 very much upset.
3)new owner, never listen what we request, keep offering activity and fed up. To pushing. We managed charter boaT, mark up fifty rm compared to market price. Understand they need to earn. Can close eye a bit. But can not accept is owner saying snorkeling spot is anywhere nearby only, no need to select by customer’s choice. Even local boat captains have objections.
The lastly. They their pc broken but maybe do not have pc. Never send Invoice, never send coupon, never send receipts. They sure we will means sure not you can not. Once you experience, no more. No futures.
Better to keep it past nice memories. No more go to Matahari, No future, never ever sun shine never goes to them. Massa
3 reasons not recommend.
1)Current diver is below normal level only.
Focus Customer only local, look down internatinal divers, especially who visited before.
Means they can not handle international divers but use European flags to show they can handle. Last time yes, European divers, but now only 1 foreign divers and she moved to other diving shop. They use FacebooK but for me very cheating.
2)why changes a lot? Covid19? Maybe yes but I think bcs of New owner. No wonder last time is Best owner in Island. But current owner think biz short time. Especially who knows last time matahari, very disappointed. My case have room, but suddenly room become last one secured. Then they said already check in before they busy but actually not ready. Why? Bcs They book not MataharI, other resort Harera who can stay hundred rm. we paid more than double. From Day 1 very much upset.
3)new owner, never listen what we request, keep offering activity and fed up. To pushing. We managed charter boaT, mark up fifty rm compared to market price. Understand they need to earn. Can close eye a bit. But can not accept is owner saying snorkeling spot is anywhere nearby only, no need to select by customer’s choice. Even local boat captains have objections.
The lastly. They their pc broken but maybe do not have pc. Never send Invoice, never send coupon, never send receipts. They sure we will means sure not you can not. Once you experience, no more. No futures.
Better to keep it past nice memories. No more go to Matahari, No future, never ever sun shine never goes to them. Massa
Written 11 July 2022
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Daniel Chew
23 contributions
Sep 2020
Had an amazing experience at Matahari Divers. My partner and I went there to do our PADI Open Water Diver Course there over 5D4N. The crew there is super friendly and helpful. They adjusted their course to fit our schedule better.
Special thanks to our Instructor, Nicole, who made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. She was patient and encouraging and helped us at all stages.
Some quick advice:
- Bring your own sunblock. It is super expensive on the island.
- Bring your own mosquito repellant. It is super expensive on the island. I brought mosquito coils.
- Bring your own aloe vera. It is super expensive on the island.
- Bring your own alcohol. 😂 It is super expensive on the island.
The chalets are clean enough. Do bring your own soap as those are not provided.
If you are taking any courses, suggest getting them to send you the video/materials ahead of your trip. That way you are able to prepare slightly before your trip. the PADI OWD Course has 5 sections/videos which ranges from 30mins to 60min videos. So it does take some time to complete those videos.
If you want to fully maximize your time on the island. It would be better if you watch the videos before your trip.
Overall it was an ⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐AWESOME EXPERIENCE! 👊👈🤙
Definitely would recommend.
Special thanks to our Instructor, Nicole, who made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. She was patient and encouraging and helped us at all stages.
Some quick advice:
- Bring your own sunblock. It is super expensive on the island.
- Bring your own mosquito repellant. It is super expensive on the island. I brought mosquito coils.
- Bring your own aloe vera. It is super expensive on the island.
- Bring your own alcohol. 😂 It is super expensive on the island.
The chalets are clean enough. Do bring your own soap as those are not provided.
If you are taking any courses, suggest getting them to send you the video/materials ahead of your trip. That way you are able to prepare slightly before your trip. the PADI OWD Course has 5 sections/videos which ranges from 30mins to 60min videos. So it does take some time to complete those videos.
If you want to fully maximize your time on the island. It would be better if you watch the videos before your trip.
Overall it was an ⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐AWESOME EXPERIENCE! 👊👈🤙
Definitely would recommend.
Written 28 September 2020
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Adi Aizat Noor Azmi
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
Never thought I would enjoy scuba diving until I got my PADI license via Matahari Divers! the crew, the instructors Aslam, Nicole, Suzy, Sarah, Awis and not to forget the big boss Abang Jeng were simply THE BEST! Clear directions coupled with fun learning instructions given had made the experience simply amazing! will definitely return for fun dives and most probably will take the Advanced course with them too :)
Hands down,
thank you Matahari Divers!
Hands down,
thank you Matahari Divers!
Written 20 September 2020
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sharkrizal
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia4 contributions
Aug 2020
Strategically located on the beach of the most popular site in Perhentian Island.
Close to accommodations and eateries.
Fun, energetic, helpful and polite staffs.
Reasonably priced.
Free flow coffee and tea at the pantry.
Clean and tidy.
Close to accommodations and eateries.
Fun, energetic, helpful and polite staffs.
Reasonably priced.
Free flow coffee and tea at the pantry.
Clean and tidy.
Written 2 September 2020
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juan s
Kayseri, Türkiye1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Friends
Hi
Not a usual writer, but this is worthy to share
I did open water and advanced open water with Mata Hari divers this summer.
I can only be thankful to the full team, starting from owner Jeng, to dive instructors to boat captains and all crew.
I found a group of people with passion for diving, with passion for teaching and with infinite patience. If you add family vibe, happy and fun environment, with the good gear, it is not difficult to fall in love with diving and Mata Hari crew.
My gratitude to Aslam, fantastic teacher, Nicole, amazing teacher and Suzie for the dives.
My gratitude to Jeng for making the things easy.
I went to Mata as per a colleague referral, and was totally worth it
Happy diving
Juan
Not a usual writer, but this is worthy to share
I did open water and advanced open water with Mata Hari divers this summer.
I can only be thankful to the full team, starting from owner Jeng, to dive instructors to boat captains and all crew.
I found a group of people with passion for diving, with passion for teaching and with infinite patience. If you add family vibe, happy and fun environment, with the good gear, it is not difficult to fall in love with diving and Mata Hari crew.
My gratitude to Aslam, fantastic teacher, Nicole, amazing teacher and Suzie for the dives.
My gratitude to Jeng for making the things easy.
I went to Mata as per a colleague referral, and was totally worth it
Happy diving
Juan
Written 20 August 2020
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Zariff R
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
I keep coming back to this place after nearly 7 years! Did my PADI advanced open water certification back in May 2018 and it was such a good decision since the Dive Instructor taught me the skills that still stick with me today. In July 2020 my girlfriend immediately signed up for an open water diver course after the discover scuba dive experience with such a great DI. All the DIs, DMs, boat captains and boss here are patient, friendly and passionate about diving. They are professional, knowledgable, always point out the fascinating variety of fish in each dive and most importantly they make sure our dives are fun and safe. Highly recommend dives with this crew.
Written 13 August 2020
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AsyraffRed
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
I will remember this moment for the rest of my life.i came to overcome my fear of water.Aslam & Nicole is awesome he taught me how to swim and now i calmly float underwater of 24metres.
Top hospitality from all crew abg J. ,Caren, all the boat drivers.lovely people. ❤️❤️.will come back soon
Top hospitality from all crew abg J. ,Caren, all the boat drivers.lovely people. ❤️❤️.will come back soon
Written 28 July 2020
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Rochelle
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Thank you so much to Matahari Divers crews - Abang J, Nicole and Aslam for taking care of me for my first dive experience and making me feel safe like home. Did my discovery dive and love it a lot, I immediately signed up for my open water license. Can't wait for my next dive with you all again. I highly recommend anyone who wants to do their open water diving with Matahari Divers! You will have the best time of your life 🐠🐟💙❤
Written 24 July 2020
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What time of day do you start the open water 4 day course? do we have to be on the island the night before or can we arrive on the first day of the course?
shamyl t
11 contributions
Hi Chris, you just need 4 days and 3 night for the open water course. I reach the island in the morning and direct start the course with watching the video. For sure you can arrive on the first day of course.