Dive At Legendary Sipadan
It is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 metres from the seabed.
Introduction
Now is the best time to dive at Sipadan from April to December period. Recommend the Sipadan dive package for all divers.
Sipadan diving permit is guaranteed on minimum 3 nights stay in Standard Twin-Sharing/double-bed room.
The diver must be at least PADI Open Water Diver or its equivalent to be able to dive in Sipadan. PADI Scuba Diver will not be accepted.
It is now compulsory that every diver must dive with a dive computer.
The package prices laid out below are the standard charges to expect with the Sipadan diving package.
Non-Sipadan diving packages are available with minimum 2 nights stay in Dormitory. Prices shown are based on Per Person basis.
Diver Package - Standard Room
Duration Cost (based on twin sharing)
4 Days/3 Nights MYR 3050.00
5 Days/4 Nights MYR 3760.00
6 Days/5 Nights MYR 4480.00
*Diver package extension will be charged at MYR 780.00 per night
Diver Package - Dormitory
Duration Cost (based on per person)
3 Days/2 Nights MYR 1560.00
4 Days/3 Nights MYR 2340.00
Price Per Night MYR 780.00
*Non-Sipadan Diving Package extension will be charged at MYR 780.00 per night.
Please note all Diver package does not include the cost of:
Sipadan permit fee (charged at MYR 40 per person)
Equipment rental (charged at RM 100 per person/per day for divers). Full rentals includes BCD, wetsuit, regulator, mask and fins. Dive Computer, Underwater Camera and Torch are available for rent.
Bar Bills/Souvenier Shop Bills (if any)
Please also note:
Payment for equipment rental, permit and other miscellaneous charges will be collected upon check-out
Boat and land transfers are included, but based on minimum two persons on all transfers. Otherwise a single supplement transfer surcharge applies
Single room occupancy is an additional 50% of the package price
Remarks for Dormitory:
Minimum stay for dormitory room is TWO (2) nights
NO SIPADAN GUARANTEED for dormitory stay
Please note:
Effective from 1st April 2015 all packages will be subjected to 6% GST. The rates are valid from 1st APRIL 2017 to 31st MAY 2018.
Do allow one week time for processing, booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Dive Site Information
The Drop Off dive site is a 600 m deep wall! This spot is one of the most popular of Sipadan. It is an excellent spot to...
Lobster Lair is a famous dive site in Sipadan Island, named because of the numerous lobsters living in the small cracks....
South Point is a very special diving site in Sipadan! It is famous for its magnificent wall going deep down into the blu...
Staghorn Crest dive site is located in Sipadan just North of South Point. It is a great coral garden in the shallows fol...
Turtle Cave is a very special dive site! It is one of the highlights of diving Sipadan island and is something unique. T...
Turtle Patch is a great dive site in Sipadan for turtles, whitetip sharks, parrotfish shoals and large table corals. Tur...
Turtle Tomb is a very special dive site! It is one of the must dives in Sipadan for any cave divers! Turtle Tomb is part...
West Ridge dive site is located on the west side of Sipadan Island. It is a famous spot for turtles and the groupers liv...
Whitetip Avenue is a famous dive site in Sipadan for its proliferation of sharks, manta rays and turtles. The wall is ni...
Barracuda point is quite simply one of the top 5 dive sites of the world, making it the most popular dive spot in Sipada...
What's Included
Onboard shower and toilet
Tanks, weights and weight belt
Water, tea and coffee
Light snack after the first dive
Soft dive gear (full foot fins, wetsuit and mask) – requested sizes subject to availability.
What's Excluded
Dive computer (SGD5.00)
BCD (SGD5.00)
Regulator (SGD5.00)
Dive Insurance
All rental gear funds will be collected on the day of diving. Please bring cash.
Dive Trip Requirements
• Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
• Cash in Singapore or local currency (Malaysian Ringgit; RM)
• Personal Medication
• Travel Insurance (recommended)
• Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
• Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)
Non-Diver Package :
Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Example - snorkel and fins.
For:-
A) NON-DIVER Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
B) NOT A CERTIFIED DIVER YET or Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
C) DIVER WHO DO NOT WISH TO DIVE DURING BOOKING but later wish to dive may do so and will be charged at the resort based on Per Dive Rate.
How to Get There
From Tawau Airport
The easiest way to get to Sipadan Island is to fly to Tawau Airport in Sabah as it the closest airport to Pulau Sipadan. It is advisable to grab a flight to Tawau in Sabah from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu as it will save your energy and time. Another way to reach Tawau is to opt for buses, taxis and minivan services available from the northern towns of Sabah like Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu.
Upon your arrival at Tawau, your next destination should be Semporna Island (Approx journey time from Tawau to Semporan is 90 minutes). From Semporna, you will have to catch the speed boat to Mabul Island (Approx journey time from Semporan to Mabul is 45 to 60 minutes).
From Kota Kinabalu
If you are traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Sipadan Island, you can easily catch a flight to Tawau Airport. The total journey time is about 2 hours 45 minutes and there is a daily flight available. Alternatively, you can fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur and then take a bus or flight to Tawau. It will take you only 50 minutes to reach if you travel by air from Kota Kinabalu. You must make sure that you flight disembarks no later than 2pm if you wish to make it to the island on the same day.
Few Restrictions you Must Take Care of
Though you know now how to get to Sipadan Island, but still there are certain restrictions that you need to follow. Few efforts have been made for the safety and preservation of the Island, such as organizing a Pulau Sipadan permit system which restricts the number of divers to 120 per day. The island is small and although it accommodates more than 120 people, it does not because it has its own maintenance policy. From January 1st 2005, Sipadan Island no longer has any resorts on it for the purpose of protecting the island from being harmed.
All the resorts have been shifted to Mabul Island and Kapalai Island so for accommodation purposes you will have to go back to either of these islands. The divers can visit Sipadan Island for scuba diving anytime between 6am to 4pm, and the same timings are applicable for normal visitors as well.
Being Malaysia’s only marine island, Sipadan Island occupies a small space and rises only 700m from the sea. If you wish to take a walk all around the island it will barely take you 25 minutes to take a full round; that is how small the island is. What is most fascinating about Sipadan Island is the vast diversity of marine life that reflects from the darkness of the open sea.
It is quite an attractive sight as you the oceanic life from a distance. Crystal clear water encloses the island and you are bound to find some extremely rare and astonishing species in this hidden trove of treasure. Sipadan Island can rightly be called a treasure island.
All over the island you will find exotic crustaceans scattered here and there such as the incredible coconut crabs that are bustling in the undergrowth. While you are scuba diving you will encounter the remarkable bump head parrotfish and turtles as well as the barracudas. These wonderful species amidst the beautiful coral island add a whole new charm to scuba diving.
The beauty of this island cannot be ignored and hence, now as you know how to get to Sipadan Island, then you should not waste your time anymore in planning a vacation here.
Payment Terms
SGD 100 deposit required upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and dive trip.
Payment payable once upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and or with dive trip package/s.
Equipment Rental
Rates (SGD)/ Per Day :
Dive Torch : SGD 10
Dive Computer : SGD 15
Dive Computer - D4i : SGD 30
Camera : SGD 35
Disclaimer
Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.
Includes Boat transport, and for each pax meal - Breakfast, Lunch and transport back and forth to your hotel or resort or hostel accomodation.
If you will like to book for the accomodation for a stay for 1 Night or more for yourself and family members or for a tour group etc. , please indicate for your accomodation booking, for the number of days/nights
of stay here in Singapore, and we will arrange for you.
Subjective to availability.
An invoice will be sent to you via email on the separate payment charges for accomodation stay.
Applicable to local and foreign visitors :
• The arrangement of the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
• In the event that the venue of attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative venue if possible.
• May request for travel itinerary from us via email.
• During trade fairs or the peak season, accommodation stay may not be inclusive.
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip. Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Cancellation Policy
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.
Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.
If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.
If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Additional Information
All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.
If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip.
Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Please check you have the required travel documents before booking your dive trip. Ensure that your passport has at least 6 months validity from your time of entry into Malaysia.
