About Tioman Dive Buddy
Tioman Dive Buddy (TDB) is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre (IDC) located in Kampung Genting, Tioman Island, Malaysia. Recognized as one of the most established Tioman dive centers, TDB has been delivering safe, structured, and internationally accredited scuba diving training since 2010.
We offer a complete range of PADI-certified scuba diving courses, catering to both beginners and professionals. Entry-level divers can start with the PADI Open Water Diver Course, while certified divers can progress through the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver Courses. For those pursuing a professional pathway, we provide the PADI Divemaster Course and full Instructor Development programs, enabling divers to earn globally recognized PADI instructor certifications.
All courses are conducted by experienced, multilingual PADI instructors with extensive local diving knowledge of Tioman Island’s marine environment, ensuring high training standards, safety compliance, and real-world diving competence. As a PADI 5 Star IDC, Tioman Dive Buddy meets the highest international benchmarks for dive education, instructor training, and operational excellence.
Whether you are discovering scuba diving for the first time or planning to turn diving into a professional career, Tioman Dive Buddy offers a trusted, proven, and career-focused pathway in one of Malaysia’s top diving destinations.
PADI 5 Star
Instructor Development Centre
(S-24072)
TDB Virtual Tour
Why You Should Choose
Tioman Dive Buddy
Professional Team
Experienced bilingual PADI Professionals that will help you make the most of your dives with us. Passionate about the reef, happy to share their knowledge of fish and critters.
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development
Highest standards of quality, safety, professionalism and value expected from a PADI member. Safety and comfort are a top priority – Our boats are fully equipped
PADI Courses
Spend more time in the water, repeat skills more often and receive personal attention. We strictly adhere to PADI standards. We certify confident, capable and safety conscious divers.
Safety
First
Safety is our strongest concern – but you still won’t miss any fun! Our PADI Instructors regularly refresh their Emergency First Response and Rescue Diver skills, and stay up to date with the latest standards.
Hassle-Free Diving
No more rinsing, carrying or setting up scuba gear! We’ll take care of all your gear from arrival to departure. Pick up and drop off available on Genting Pier.
Environment Friendly
We think of ourselves–and all divers–as ambassadors for the oceans and thereby the planet. Good environmental practice is an integral part of our dive education and community outreach programs.
TDB’s Instructors
We are a team of PADI professionals,
ready to do what ever it takes to make you have the best diving experience in Tioman.
Kim
PADI Instructor
Kimi Lim
Co-Owner / PADI Instructor
Chua ST
PADI Instructor
Diving License Malaysia
Diving in Malaysia is suitable for all levels of divers as waters are generally calm and reefs are protected and most dive sites can be accessed by speed boats without any need for a LOB vessel. We believe that being a qualified diver not only results in better diving experience, but can also protect the underwater environment. Visit TDB now to get your PADI Open Water Diver License or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver License.