Personal Attention
Time in the water, repeated practice, and guidance from PADI professionals. We teach for confidence and understanding.
Tioman Dive Buddy · Our StoryGood Company.
Great Diving.
An island we call home. An ocean we love to share. And a dive buddy beside you, from your first breath to your next adventure.
02°46′ N / 104°07′ EKampung Genting · Tioman Island · Malaysia
2010Where Our Story Began
6,000+Students Trained
PADI 5 StarInstructor Development Centre
S-24072Our PADI Centre Number
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Rooted in Tioman
A Big Ocean.
A Personal Connection.
Diving Is a Journey. We’re Here for Every Step.
We’re Tioman Dive Buddy, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre in Kampung Genting. Since 2010, we’ve been helping people discover the underwater world from our home on Tioman Island.
A first scuba experience, a new skill, or the start of a professional diving career: each deserves time and attention. Our experienced, multilingual PADI instructors combine structured training with local knowledge to build confidence and practical diving skills.
From Open Water, Advanced and Rescue through specialties, Divemaster and Instructor Development, there’s a complete learning pathway here. Start where you are. Keep discovering what comes next.
Meet the People Behind TDBThe Way We Dive
It’s the Little Things
That Make a Difference.
From the first equipment check to the conversation after a dive, we care about the things that help you feel comfortable, capable and connected.
01 / 03Good People. Thoughtful Diving.
Safety Comes First
Our instructors refresh Emergency First Response and Rescue Diver skills, with safety and comfort at the heart of our training.
02 / 03Good People. Thoughtful Diving.
People Who Know Tioman
A multilingual team with local reef knowledge and a love of sharing the fish, critters and little discoveries along the way.
More Time to Enjoy
We help with equipment setup, carrying and rinsing. Pier pick-up and drop-off are available to make your island visit easier.
03 / 03Good People. Thoughtful Diving.
Room to Keep Growing
Learn your first skills or work towards teaching others. Our PADI course pathway takes you from beginner to professional.
Care for What We Love
Responsible diving and good environmental practice are part of our education. Every diver can be an ambassador for the ocean.
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre
One First Breath.
So Many Possibilities.
Centre number S-24072. From personal discovery to professional development, find your next step with our PADI team.
Explore All CoursesStart Here
Open Water Diver
Build your first scuba skills and earn your first certification.
Go Further
Advanced Open Water
Explore new diving experiences and develop your confidence.
Be Prepared
Rescue Diver
Develop self-rescue, emergency awareness and rescue skills.
Go Professional
Divemaster
Take your first professional step in guiding and assisting divers.
Share Your Passion
Instructor Development
Prepare to share your knowledge as a PADI diving instructor.
Find Your Own Direction
The People Behind the Bubbles
Your Next Dive Buddy.
PADI professionals. Ocean people. A team that takes your training seriously and loves sharing a different side of Tioman.
Kim
PADI Instructor
Kimi Lim
Co-Owner / PADI Instructor
Chua ST
PADI Instructor
360° Virtual Tour
Step Inside
Our Dive Centre.
Explore our home in Kampung Genting, Tioman Island. Discover six panoramic views, from the entrance and briefing area to the beachfront. Open the tour, then drag to look around.
Kampung Genting
Tioman Island, Pahang, Malaysia
Now, Let’s Make It Your Story
The Ocean Is Calling.
Come Dive with Us.
Choose your experience and pick your arrival date. Still finding your direction? Your dive buddies are here to help.