Mabul Island vs Lembeh Strait
Two head-to-head, scored on marine life, visibility, access and facilities. Lembeh Strait takes the edge at 3.9/5.
3.8
★★★★☆
Mabul Island
Macro and muck diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
3.9
★★★★☆
Lembeh Strait
Macro and muck diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.5
🏆 Lembeh Strait wins on overall score. It leads on accessibility.
Pros & cons
Mabul Island
Pros
- Good visibility around 12 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Lembeh Strait
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Quick facts
| Mabul Island | Lembeh Strait | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Depth | 3–25 m | 3–30 m |
| Visibility | 12 m | 15 m |
| Best season | Year-round | Year-round |
| Access | boat | shore, boat |
| Best for | Macro photographers, New and casual divers | Macro photographers, New and casual divers, Shore diving |