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Diving in Borneo

Diving at Sipadan / Kapalai / Mabul Islands
Diving at Sipadan

3 Days / 2 Nights 
From TAWAU

  • Adult $722 (p.p. twin) Non-Diver $581
  • Single $1,082 Non-Diver Single $865
  • Extension nights
    Adult $361 Non-Diver $291
  • Single $542 Non-Diver Single $433
  • Transfers from Tawau included

Day 1 Tawau / Semporna / Mabul Island
Upon arrival in Tawau, transfer by coach to Semporna and then by boat to Mabul Island. Check in and have lunch. Afternoon, orientation beach dives with a dive master. Overnight at chalet. (L/D)

Day 2 Sipadan Island
After breakfast, proceed to Sipadan for 2 morning dives. Back to Mabul for lunch. Afternoon 1 boat dive with be either Kapalai or Mabul island. Overnight at chalet. (B/L/D)
Day 3 Mabul Island / Semporna / Tawau
After lunch transfer to Semporna and then to Tawau airport for departure flight. (B/L)

  
Diving & Orang Utans
       
Sipadan and Orang utans

4 Days/3 Nights
From KOTA KINABALU

  • Adult $1,325 (p.p. twin)
  • Single $1,795
  • Airfares and transfers included.

Extension nights diving available
Day 1 Kota Kinabalu / Tawau / Semporna / Mabul Island
Early morning pick up from your hotel in Kota Kinabalu and transfer to airport for a flight to Tawau. Upon arrival, transfer by coach to Semporna and then by boat to Mabul Island. Check in and have lunch. Afternoon, orientation beach dives with a dive master. Overnight at chalet. (L/D)

Day 2 Sipadan Island
After breakfast, proceed to Sipadan for 2 morning dives. Back to Mabul for lunch. Afternoon 1 boat dive with be either Kapalai or Mabul island. Overnight at chalet. (B/L/D)

Day 3 Mabul Island / Semporna / Tawau / Sandakan
After lunch, transfer to Semporna and then to Tawau airport for your flight to Sandakan. Arrive Sandakan. Meet and transfer to Sabah hotel. Overnight at Sabah hotel. (B/L)

Day 4 Sepilok/Kota Kinabalu
Morning, pick up from Sabah hotel and transfer to Sepilok Orang Utan Centre. Witness the feeding of the orphaned orang utans. Walk along a jungle trail and observe the tropical lowland rainforest. Numerous wildlife may be seen. After tour, Transfer to Sandakan airport for your flight back to Kota Kinabalu and transfer to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu. (B)

Extension days for diving available.

  
Kapalai Resort

3 Days / 2 Nights
From TAWAU

  • Adult $748 (p.p. twin) Non-Diver $598
  • Single $1,122 Non-Diver Single $897
  • Extension nights
    Adult $267 Non-Diver $214
  • Single $400 Non-Diver Single $321
  • Transfers from Tawau included

Day 1 Tawau / Semporna / Kapalai
Upon arrival in Tawau, transfer by coach to Semporna and then by boat to Kapalai. Check in and have lunch. Afternoon, orientation beach dives with a dive master. Overnight at chalet. (L/D)

Day 2 Diving
After breakfast, proceed to Sipadan, Mabalu or Kapalai for 2 morning dives. Back to Mabul for lunch. Afternoon 1 boat dive with be either Sipadan, Kapalai or Mabul island. Overnight at chalet. (B/L/D)

Day 3 Mabul Island / Semporna / Tawau
After lunch transfer to Semporna and then to Tawau airport for departure flight. (B/L)

Note:
Divers should wait a minimum of 24 hours after diving before they fly.
Divers nationality, passport number, sex, diver certification and its level are required to book this diving tour.
All divers must show proof of diver certification from an Internationally recognized Diver Training Agency upon arrival or they will not be allowed to dive without first taking a dive course.

Diving package includes:

Return land transfer from Tawau airport to Semporna Jetty (70 minutes one way) – Return boat transfer from Semporna Jetty to your dive resort – Accomodation at your dive resort – 3 boat dives daily except on arrival and departure days – Unlimited dives in front of the Dive Centre – Full board meals except on arrival and departure days – Free flow tea/coffee, water and cordial (excluding alcoholic, fruit juice & carbonated soft drinks) – Tanks, weights and weight belt – Diving permit – Conservation levy

Non-Diving Package includes:

Return land transfer from Tawau airport to Semporna Jetty (70 minutes one way) – Return boat transfer from Semporna Jetty to your dive resort – Accomodation at your dive resort – Unlimited snorkelling – Full board meals except on arrival and departure days – Free flow tea/coffee, water and cordial (excluding alcoholic, fruit juice & carbonated soft drinks) – Conservation levy – Snorkelling gear available for rental.

** PLEASE CONTACT US TO MAKE  YOUR ARRANGEMENTS TO GET TO TAWAU.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHTS NEED TO BE CO-ORDINATED WITH SCHEDULED LAND AND BOAT TRANSFERS TO THE ISLANDS.

Important Note on Diving/Snorkeling to Sipadan

The Malaysian Government through the National Security Bureau and Sabah Parks has enforced a very strict Sipadan approval system. Every application to enter Sipadan either for the purpose of Diving or Snorkeling has to go through a stringent screening and approval process. Guests buying packages to stay at Mabul Island or Kapalai with the intention to enter Sipadan will only know whether their permit has been approved by the authority upon their arrival at the resort.

Permit approval does not depend on how early in advance the application for permit is made.

If a permit is approved, guests will have to pay locally at the resort. Current Sipadan Entry permit fee is charged at RM40 per person per day. This fee is subject to change without prior notice.

By purchasing a diving or snorkeling package staying at Mabul Island or Kapalai does not guarantee diving or snorkeling to Sipadan. However, diving around Mabul and Kapalai is available, subject to good weather.

Sipadan Entry Permit : RM40 per person per day

** Above fee is current at 9 OCT 2010 and may subject to change by the Park Authority without advance notice