I am trying to decide between the two places. I am a new diver and only have about 20 dives. I have young kids so diving not a pure focus if the trip but I would like to get some in. I would also like some decent snorkeling from the beach. The two options are Bali-Gili and possibly Komodo. Or tioman perhentian langkawi and possibly up into s. Thailand. I am planning for April for about 25 days.
Malaysia vs Bali
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jamesdiving
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Bali/Komodo diving is much much better than the peninsular Malaysian islands you mention, but it's worth pointing out Komodo can be fairly advanced diving with significant currents. Komodo is also remote and only do-able from liveaboards or dedicated dive resorts so not sure how the family would fit in...
DiveExploreIndonesia
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In agreement with Jamesdiving, I don't know much about Malaysia, but with regards to conditions around Komodo and currents Bali would be a better option, (especially if you are still notching your dives up 
much more to do with the family also, great site-seeing and fabulous beaches. I don't think it's the best place for snorkelling from the beach, but there's plenty of boat trips and some can be combined with the diving. Enjoy enjoy
much more to do with the family also, great site-seeing and fabulous beaches. I don't think it's the best place for snorkelling from the beach, but there's plenty of boat trips and some can be combined with the diving. Enjoy enjoySimilar threads
