Dive-site story
Located off the northwest coast of Pulau Tulai in the Tioman archipelago, Fan Canyon consists of giant submerged granite boulders forming narrow passages and gullies. Gorgonian sea fans cling to the vertical rock faces inside the corridors, thriving in the nutrient-rich water flow. Divers navigate through these natural rock alleys before emerging onto sandy patches dotted with coral bommies.
Extensive walls of sea fans lining rock corridors and overhangs
Granite boulder swim-throughs shelter resting groupers and nocturnal critters
Sheltered sandy channels where blue-spotted stingrays and pipefish forage
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas, shutting down diving operations across the archipelago.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgonian Sea FanSubergorgia mollis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow boxfishOstracion cubicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchPhyllidiella pustulosa | Common |
Marine forecast
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