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Considering that Sabah Parks only issues 176 Sipadan permits per day(August 2019), the main challenge when visiting is to get the GuaranteedSipadan permits in advance.We are here to help: Contactus TodayWhy Diving in Sipadan?Sipadan is the only Oceanic island in Malaysia, as it's a prehistoric volcanorising 600m from the ocean floor. This means that the island is surroundedby deep waters and wall reefs which are home to some seriously big OceanPelagics like white, black and grey tipped Sharks, Trevallies, and Chevronand Yellow fin Barracudas. You may also see Bumphead Parrotfish, Potatohead Groupers and Green and hawksbill Turtles to name a few.Click here to Makea Booking (Special Online Discount)Table of Content:Why Diving in Sipadan?Sipadan InfographicHow to Get to Sipadan?When is the Best Time to Dive Sipadan?Where Should I Stay in Sipadan?Will Sipadan be closed for in December 2020?Will Sipadan be closed for in November 2020?What is the Sipadan Permit Availability?How long to Stay to get a Guaranteed Sipadan Permit?How to get a Permit if I booked a short Sipadan trip?What other nearby Islands Should I dive at?Nitrox and Tec-DivingWhat is the Resorts Price Range?Is there a Single Traveller Supplement Charge?How to get a Group Booking Discounts?How much is the Semporna Jetty and Environmental Fee?Can Snorkellers visit Sipadan?Which Sipadan Resort offers Honeymoon Packages?What are the Best Resorts around Sipadan?Why stay at Sipadan Mabul Resort?Why stay at Mabul Water Bungalows?Why stay at Borneo Divers Mabul Resort?Why stay at Seaventures Dive Rig?Why stay at Mataking - The Reef Dive Resort?Why stay at Sipadan-Kapalai Resort?How to Get to Sipadan?The closest airport to Sipadan is Tawau Airport (IATA: TWU). Air Malaysiaand Air Asia offer direct flights from either KotaKinabalu (IATA: BKI) or from Kuala Lumpur (IATA: KUL). Once in Tawau,take a taxi or minibus to Sempornatown, (60-90 mins drive), from here, your dive resort or dive centerwill pick you up by boat and drop you off at either your hotel or adive site, depending upon your itinerary.When is the Best Time to Dive Sipadan?For diving visibility, it's best to visit during the dry season betweenMid-February and Mid-November. Diving can be done all year round from6am to 4pm daily (Night-diving is not permitted). The high peak touristicseasons are Chinese New Year, July, August and the 1st week of October.Where Should I Stay in Sipadan?After the Sabah Government stepped up their conservation efforts in 2005, all dive resorts on Sipadan Island were relocated mostly to the nearby Islands of Mabul, Mataking and Kapalai. You can also stay on a liveaboard dive boat and in Semporna town.To help you decide on the perfect accommodation for your diving adventure, we've gathered a comprehensive list based on a few criteria:Sipadan Permit Availability & Turnaround Times– Which resorts are more likely to receive permits, and length ofstay required for a chance to dive at SipadanOther Locations to Dive at – What other dive sitesand islands do resorts organise tours to besides Sipadan IslandNitrox and Tec-Diving – Which dive center offersNitrox for experienced diversDive Resort Prices – Choose the right place tosuit your budgetSingle Travellers PricesGroup Booking DiscountsSnorkellers and Non-Divers Sipadan permitsHoneymooners and WeddingsWill Sipadan be closed for in December 2020?No, the latest update (as per 9th of January 2020) is that the closure of Sipadan Island has changed to 1st November 2020 to 30th November 2020 for 'Marine Life Recuperation'.Sipadan will be fully open for operations during the full month of December 2020Will Sipadan be closed for in November 2020?Yes, Sipadan Island will be closed the full month of November 2020 for divers snorkelers and all tourismactivities from the 1st of November 2020 until the to 30th November2020 so that the marine environment can have a full month to recoverduring that period. It will open again for operations on the 1st of December 2020. During this recuperation period, diving and snorkeling activities will not be carried out at Sipadan Island.What is the Sipadan Permit Availability?To minimise damage to the fragile eco systems, The Sabah Parks Governmentdistribute a daily quota of 176 permits to some of the dive resortsand dive centers in the area, with each haveing a different quota basedon the size of the resort.Note: Permits are not required to dive around other nearby islandssuch as Mabul, Kapalai, etc.To get a Sipadan permit, your dive resort ot dive center will submit applications on your behalf as they cannot be issued directly to individuals.The "Big 5" resorts that get the largest share of daily permits are as follows:Sipadan Mabul ResortMabul Water BungalowsSipadan-Kapalai Dive ResortBorneo Divers Mabul ResortSipadan Water VillageAs one of the world's top 5 diving destination, demand for daily permitsis high, thus you'll usually find much more divers here than there areavailable permits.How long to Stay to get a Guaranteed Sipadan Permit?Dive ResortMin Stay RequiredSipadan Trip StartsSipadan Trip EndsSipadan Mabul Resort6 Days/5 Nights8am3pmMabul Water Bungalows6 Days/5 Nights8am3pmBorneo Divers Mabul Resort4 Days/3 Nights5.30am/6am3.3pm-4pmMataking Dive Resort5 Days/4 Nights7.30am3pmSipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort6 Days/5 Nights5.30am1-3pmSeaventures Dive Rig3 Days/2 Nights6am11am/12pmSipadan Water Village4 Days/3 Nights6am1pmDiving is permitted on Sipadan every day except SundaysAdvanced permit booking is highly advised at The Sipadan-Kapalai Resort, also you may be put through a buoyancy skills test if you've logged less than 15 divesAdditional Permits can be bought at most Resorts and Dive Operators subject to availability - Note: This does not apply to guests staying in semi-detached chalets, if staying in one, your chances of diving on Sipadan depends on available permits not assigned to anyone else.There are also several budget guesthouses and backpacker lodges tochoose from, but we do not have any visitors feedback or booking data,so you'll need to do your own research on these. How to get a Permit if I booked a short Sipadan trip?If you stay only 2 or 3 nights, the chances of diving on Sipadan are greater in low season, and you would need to secure a guaranteed permit in the high season to dive at Sipadan.Because daily permits are limited and mostly allocated to divers stayingfor longer periods, so if you plan on staying for less time, divingon Sipadan is not always guaranteed. The annual high and low seasons can be unpredictable, as it could be suddenlybusy for a week during low season, where if you're not staying the minimumlength of turnaround time, you could miss out. The high seasons areusually around Xmas & New Year, July & August, and the first week ofOctober. What other nearby Islands Should I dive at?On Non-Sipadan diving days, there are nearby islands full of great dive sites for all types of divers from beginner to advanced. You can do some amazing muck diving, see granite, coral or artificial reefs all teaming with macro critters, and explore conservation projects, underwater caverns, coral gardens and deep walls surrounded by over 3000 species of fish including big pelagics.One special site is called Turtle Tomb Cavern, an underwater cavern suitable for Tech Divers accompanied by an experienced guide, where you'll see countless green turtles. A spooky legend says this is where turtles come to die”, and you will indeed see plenty of turtle carcasses on the sandy bottom, but it's got loads of fantastic rock formations, and schools of fish like Fusiliers and Trevallies. Sipadan-Mabul Resort, Mabul Water Bungalows and Seaventures Dive Rig are the only 3 resorts with experienced Technical Dive Guides that can take you into the cavern, subject to permit availability.The following list of resorts shows the other locations that they organise trips to:Sipadan Water Village – Mabul Island & Kapalai IslandSipadan Mabul Resort – Mabul & Kapalai IslandsSipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort – Mabul & Kapalai IslandsBorneo Divers Mabul Resort – Mabul & Kapalai IslandsMabul Water Bungalows – Mabul & Kapalai IslandsSeaventures Dive Rig – Mabul & Kapalai IslandsMataking – Pandanan, Mataking, Timba Timba, Bohey Dulang, Bohayan & Pom Pom IslandsMV Celebes Explorer – On Sundays they go around Semporna to the TunSakaran Marine Park. In the week, if divers need a break from seeingTurtles, Trevallies or Barracudas, they dive around Mabul Island.Nitrox and Tec-DivingTo extend your bottom time and reduce decompression (Off-gas) time,All the dive resorts in the above list except for Sipadan-Kapalai DiveResort offer the use of Nitrox. Seaventures has Tec-Diving facilities.What is the Resorts Price Range?To help you choose the perfect place to suit your budget, our listof accommodation is broken down into 4 categories: Luxury, Upper Mid-Range,Mid-Range & Budget/Backpacker/Longhouse.ResortNumber of RoomsPrice RangeMabul Water Bungalows19 over-water Bungalows 9 Luxury Villas$$$$Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort79 over-water Chalets$$$Sipadan Water Village40 over-water Chalets$$$-$$$$Sipadan Mabul Resort41 Chalets$$ - $$$Mataking Dive Resort63 Chalets Rooms Villas$$$ - $$$$Seaventures Dive Rig29 Cabins, Dorms VIP Rooms$$ - $$$Borneo Divers Mabul Resort30 Chalets$$MV Celebes Explorer Liveaboard8 Cabins$$Billabong Scuba$Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Lodge$Scuba Junkie$Is there a Single Traveller Supplement Charge?If travelling alone, some resorts have compulsory single supplement charges while others are optional. The charges vary between 30% to 50% of the total package price.Note: If you choose not to pay the supplement where optional, you might have to share a room with a fellow guest.ResortSingle Fee SupplementMabul Water BungalowsOptional (The Bougainvillea, Royale Villa the Borneo Villa Suites are compulsory)Sipadan-Kapalai Dive ResortCompulsorySipadan Water VillageCompulsorySipadan Mabul ResortOptionalMataking Dive ResortCompulsory (Additional single charges may apply on land boat transfers)Seaventures Dive RigOptional (One scheduled free transfer. Single charges apply on other land boat transfers)Borneo Divers Mabul ResortOptional (Additional single charges may apply on land & boat transfers)How to get a Group Booking Discounts?If you're travelling as a large group of up to 10 or more, why notsave money and book yourselves a great deal. Here's our list ofresorts offering group discounts.ResortGroup DiscountAdditional InfoSipadan Mabul Resort10 divers + 1 FOC11th diver stays free, only pays the Jetty/Conservation feeMabul Water Bungalows10 divers + 1 FOC11th diver stays free, only pays the Jetty/Conservation feeSipadan-Kapalai Resort9 divers + 1 FOC10th diver stays free, only pays the Jetty/Conservation feeSipadan Water Village10 divers + 1 FOC11th diver stays free, only pays the Jetty/Conservation feeMataking Dive Resort10 divers + 1 FOC11th diver stays free. only pays the Jetty/Conservation fee Boat transferSeaventures Dive Rig9 divers + 1 FOC10th diver stays free, only pays the Jetty/Conservation feeBorneo Divers Mabul Resort10 divers + 1 FOC11th diver stays free, only pays the Jetty/Conservation feeHow much is the Semporna Jetty and Environmental Fee?Everyone visiting an island off Semporna Jetty will have to pay a smallConservation fee/Jetty fee of MYR10 per adult for internationalvisitors and MYR3 for Malaysian.Can Snorkellers visit Sipadan?Snorkellers are more than welcome at the resorts featured on the list below,however some may only allow you to explore around the resort itself,while some will bring you out on their dive boat to other sitesif you pre-book early.ResortWhere to Snorkel? Sipadan? Mabul? Kapalai?MatakingGuaranteed snorkeling trip to Sipadan. Need to book in advance.Also offers boat snorkeling to other islands.Sipadan Mabul ResortMay take you to Sipadan. Depends on the availability of permits once you are at the resort. Priority is given to divers. Boat snorkeling to other islands such as Kapalai and Mabul.Mabul Water BungalowsThe resort may take you to Sipadan island, but priority is given to scuba divers with permits. Early pre-booking advised. Depends on permit availability known once at the resort. Offers free boat snorkeling to other islands such as Mabul and Kapalai.SeaventuresPriority is given to Divers. May bring snorkelers to Sipadan if have availability of permit.Sipadan Water VillageCan purchase the Sipadan snorkeling permitif have availability. Guests can follow only one snorkelingtrip on a dive boat to other islands (Mabul, Kapalai) duringtheir stay, and the rest of the time snorkel around their resortat the excellent house reef.Borneo Divers Mabul ResortGuaranteed sipadan snorkeling for stays of 5D/4N. Price of permit is 146MYR. If stay is less than 4 night, can also purchase the permit for 246MYR to Sipadan if have availability of permit.Kapalai ResortThe resort does not bring snorkelers to Sipadan. Snorkeling is only around the resort housereef. Boat snorkeling possible at extra fee.Which Sipadan Resort offers Honeymoon Packages?A honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, so if you're looking for idyllic white sand beaches, scenic views and deluxe comfort in a lush romantic setting, then these resorts below have just what you want! Most offer honeymoon packages tailored to suit your needs.Sipadan Mabul ResortMabul Water BungalowsSipadan-Kapalai Dive ResortMataking - The Reef Dive ResortSipadan Water VillageWhat are the Best Resorts around Sipadan?Why stay at Sipadan Mabul Resort?Traditional Borneo-style resort with beach-front chaletsLoved by families, kids, children, divers, snorkelers & non-diversalikeAmenities include a swimmingpool, spa, jacuzzi, watersports, andbeach activitiesTop-class dive center with many dive permits to Sipadan and a completechoice of PADI diving coursesThis restaurant serves one of the best food in Mabul islandWhy stay at Mabul Water Bungalows?Luxury resort with romantic seaview Villas, Chalets and over-the-waterBungalowsAward Winning Honeymoon ResortExcellent restaurants with delicious food prepared by Chef Wongspa, jaccuzis & plenty of amenitiesPerfect for honeymooners, families, divers & non-diversOne of the 3 resorts that can take divers into Turtle Tomb CavernEasy access by boat to Mabul Island or their sister Sipadan-MabulResort where you can enjoy the swimming poolWhy stay at Borneo Divers Mabul Resort?Deluxe Chalets with Pool, Spa & AmenitiesFamilies, Divers & Non-divers welcomeExcellent Snorkelling at the housereef5* PADI Dive center famous for being the pioneers at Sipadan andfor Muck Diving around MabulWhy stay at Seaventures Dive Rig?Unique resort on a converted oil rigChoice of rooms & plenty of amenities with sundeck, lounge, conferenceroom, bar & restaurantLocal chef serving delicious foodTech Dive courses, cavern dive courses and Instructor courses availableWill take you to Turtle Tomb CavernNot suitable for families with young childrenWhy stay at Mataking - The Reef Dive Resort?Due to its remote location, boat transfers to here will take about80 minutesHuge selection of villas rooms & chaletsPopular with honeymoonersPerfect for both divers & non-divers, families & kidsLoads of amenities including a spa and kids playgroundMany activities for non-diversOffers diving and snorkeling trips to several nearby islandsWhy stay at Sipadan-Kapalai Resort?Stunning over-water village with all seaview over the Celebes SeaPopular with honeymoonersFacilities include Sundeck, open-air terrace, games room & restaurantExcellent dive center with choice of dive courses & water sportslike snorkelling and kayakingWill take divers to Turtle TombWe are here to help with all your questions: Contactus Now

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