Rig Reef (Champion Platform)

Meals are provided aboard the dive boat during trips to the artificial reef sites. Brunei dive operators serve packed lunches or catered meals including local favourites like nasi katok, fresh sandwiches, tropical fruits, and beverages. The surface intervals between dives provide opportunities for communal dining and sharing observations about the remarkable marine colonisation of the artificial structures. The proximity to shore means lunch breaks can also be taken at the Serasa or Muara waterfront restaurants serving fresh seafood and traditional Brunei cuisine.

Radisson Hotel Brunei

The Empire Brunei

Centrepoint Hotel

Baguss City Hotel

Brunei's artificial reef programme represents one of Southeast Asia's most innovative marine habitat creation initiatives, highlighted by the Rig Reef, a decommissioned oil-rig jacket sunk in 2005 that has developed into a fully-fledged reef ecosystem at 10 to 18 metres. The massive steel structure now supports swirling baitfish clouds, lionfish colonies, resident groupers, cleaning stations attracting pelagic visitors, and extensive soft coral growth that has transformed industrial infrastructure into a thriving underwater habitat. Additional concrete modules and old tyres at the rig site provide supplementary structure for macro and reef fish communities. The artificial reef programme reflects Brunei's commitment to marine conservation and habitat enhancement, creating new diving opportunities while supporting biodiversity in the South China Sea. The Rig Reef is reached by a 30-minute boat ride from Serasa and offers a unique diving experience unlike natural coral reefs or traditional wreck sites, showcasing the remarkable speed with which marine life colonises artificial structures in tropical waters.

Artificial Reefs & Oil Rig Sites

Dry season with calm seas, excellent visibility of 15-30 meters, and comfortable temperatures ideal for all diving activities.

Northeast monsoon bringing rougher seas and reduced visibility particularly at exposed sites.

Transitional months with generally good conditions and occasional rain showers that rarely affect dive quality.

Watch spectacular sunsets from scenic coastal viewpoints

Sunset Viewing

The artificial reef and oil rig sites are reached by boat from Serasa harbour, approximately 30 minutes offshore. The sites are accessible during the dry season from March to September when sea conditions permit safe crossings. Dive operators include the Rig Reef as part of multi-site diving days, often combined with nearby coastal wreck sites or the offshore Pelong Rocks.

Dive Sites in Artificial Reefs & Oil Rig Sites

Rig Reef (Champion Platform)