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As for environmental reasons the
government of Malaysia has stopped all resort activities on the island
of Sipadan effective Jan.01, 2005. Effective that date entering Sipadan
Island is no longer possible, diving at the reefs of Sipadan now is
only possible on day trips from nearby islands. You have several
options for a Sipadan dive vacation now:
location right at the edge of the Borneo shelf attracts large fish like
white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, giant travelleys, very large rays,
and even the awesome whale sharks can be spotted at the right time of
the year. The 10 dive sites also include 2 ship wrecks. Dive trips to
Mabul can also be arranged for those who want to look for rare sea
horses, giant frog fish, etc. Our professional, multilingual and
friendly dive staff will show you the very best unique, private marine
park has to offer.KAPALAI
DIVE RESORT
Approximately 15min be speed boat
from Sipadan lies the exhilarating Kapalai Dive Resort, sitting on its
sturdy stilts on the
shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reef. Planned 
and
built in full style
as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight, it
boasts a mile-long sandbank of powdery blindingly white sand where one
can suntan at complete leisure. The resort offers great food,
surprisingly roomy and elegant twin-sharing wooden chalets with huge
private balconies and attached bathrooms and a couple of miles of
walkways for those who like to take their morning jog while looking at
thousands of fish just a few inches beneath their feet. Meals are
served in the terraced, open central structure, while a big western
sundeck allows divers to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat
with a background of fabulous tropical sunsets.Diving around
Kapalai is exceedingly easy and shallow but quiet spectacular: the
sandy bottom and the spare coral heads host an amazing array of small,
often yet-to-be-classified, shamelessly colorful subjects, making the
diving here an unforgettable experience for any discerning
photographer. The resort offers three boat dives a day at Kapalai,
Sipadan or Mabul and unlimited shore dives off the jetty.
Contact us for our current prices:
MABUL
DIVE LODGE
Originally
designed to be a second base of operations to
complement the existing resort in Sipadan, with the new
conservation project 
in
progress, the Mabul Dive Lodge has become a flagship operation and base
for
diving both Sipadan and Mabul. Accommodation is provided in comfortable
chalets, all
with a view of the beach and the Borneo Mainland in the distance. Each
chalet is fully air conditioned and the ensuite bathrooms provide
modern hot showers and toilet facilities. While staying at Mabul Dive
Lodge you'll be able to dive at Sipadan, Mabul and nearby Kapalai. Rare
creatures such as Blue Ring Octopus, Flambouyant Cuttlefish and
Mandarin Fish can be found in Mabul, also present are several
species of Sea Horses and Pipefish. Yet, just ~20min away is the famous
Sipadan Island where all the big fish action will provide an adrinalin
rush even the most seasoned diver. The resort offers three boat dives a
day at Mabul, Sipadan and Kapalai.
Contact us for our current prices:
DAY
TRIPS FROM SEMPORNA
Day trips from Semporna are the budget
option for a dive experience at Sipadan. While taking day trips divers
usually stay overnight at one of several hotels at the water front. Our
dive trips depart daily at 9.00am and return at appr. 5.00pm and
include 2 or 3 dives guided by our professional divemasters. Apart of
Sipadan Island we also visit a range of other islands nearby, please
click here for further information on our day trip options: DAY
TRIPS
