About Us
Your Ocean and Island Escape in Semporna’s Land Below the Wind
Teaching Divers Since
2010
Founded under the TDB Group, we have been delivering structured, globally recognized dive education since 2010.
In 2026, we begin our next chapter. TDB Semporna Dive Resort marks our expansion into East Malaysia. We are bringing over a decade of teaching expertise and rigorous operational standards to Semporna—the gateway to the world’s most celebrated marine destinations.
Our mission is to elevate the standard of scuba diving in Semporna through consistent, structured education and elite safety protocols, bridging the gap between a professional dive academy and a premier eco-friendly resort to deliver a seamless experience where world-class dive training meets thoughtful hospitality, guided by our experienced Chinese- and English-speaking team.
The TDB Group began with a clear vision to deliver safe, high-quality, and education-driven diving experiences in Malaysia, and with over a decade of operational expertise across multiple dive destinations, we established TDB Semporna Dive Resort to meet the growing demand for a truly dive-centric resort in East Malaysia.
Every aspect of the resort, from room design to daily dive schedules, has been carefully planned with divers’ needs at the core, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and a seamless diving lifestyle.
Our vision is to become Semporna’s most trusted PADI Open Water Diver course provider and eco-resort, dedicated to developing confident new divers through professional instruction, setting the local benchmark for scuba certification safety, and actively promoting marine conservation to deliver a truly world-class diving experience both above and below the water.
At TDB, safety is not a checklist but a deeply rooted diving culture, ensuring that whether you are a first-time diver or an experienced professional, you feel fully supported, informed, and confident through every stage of your dive journey.
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International Standards: Professionally structured training programs designed to exceed minimum requirements and align with globally recognized best practices.
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Patience & Care: Calm, attentive, and beginner-focused instruction, thoughtfully adapted for divers who require extra time or reassurance.
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Precision Planning: Conservative dive profiles, detailed pre-dive briefings, and transparent communication to eliminate uncertainty.
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Elite Maintenance: Strict equipment inspection protocols and meticulously maintained scuba gear you can rely on.
Our Philosophy
At TDB, we believe diving is more than an activity, it is a responsibility, and this philosophy guides how we teach, lead, and host every guest through three core principles.
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Education Before Experience: True confidence and enjoyment are built through proper diver training, as we do not simply guide dives but actively empower divers with knowledge and skills.
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Safety Without Compromise: Every dive briefing, dive plan, and operational decision is made with diver safety as the highest priority.
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Respect for the Ocean: We treat the underwater world as a shared marine heritage, promoting responsible diving and long-term marine conservation.
A Message From Our Founder
At TDB Semporna Dive Resort, we believe great diving starts with:


