The Valley
The easiest of the big-coral sites and the usual choice for divers who are not comfortable on the vertical walls. Nudibranchs and reef fish on the slope; the deep-water animals are a bonus, not the point.
Depth
8–30m
Current
Mild
Diver level
Open water
Entry
Boat
Unique features
- Gentle slope with large hard coral heads
- Turtles, groupers and sweetlips on the slope
- Hammerheads occasionally reported where the slope meets the reef edge
Sources & last checked
Checked August 2026
This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.
- Layang Layang Diving, Sabah - Malaysia — Dive The World
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.