Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia,
with rising of 600 metres (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It is situated in the
Celebes Sea off the east coast of Sabah, East Malaysia, which is on the island
of Borneo. It was formed by living corals growing up on top of an extinct
volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. Sipadan is located at
the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin which classified as the centre of one of
the richest marine habitats in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and
hundreds of coral species can be found in this ecosystem. Many dive journals
rated Sipadan as one of the top destinations for diving in the world.
Often seen in the waters around Sipadan is that the green and hawksbill turtles which mate and nest there, enormous schools of barracuda in tornado-like formations as well as large school of big-eye trevally, and bumphead parrotfish. Pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks also visit Sipadan.
Often seen in the waters around Sipadan is that the green and hawksbill turtles which mate and nest there, enormous schools of barracuda in tornado-like formations as well as large school of big-eye trevally, and bumphead parrotfish. Pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks also visit Sipadan.
HISTORY
The name Sipadan is
simply legendry in diving circles, conjuring images of twirling tornados of
barracudas and jacks, patrolling hammerhead sharks, millions of multi-coloured
reef fish and, above all, dozens of sea turtles swimming peacefully everywhere.
The waters of Indonesia meets the waters of Malaysia at the 'Ring of Fire'.
Within this underwater circus lies one of the world's freshest dive sites.
Seeing 10 green and hawksbill turtles in one dive is not uncommon, nor is
seeing a school of 300 barracuda and hammerhead sharks. The proximity of dives
to shore allows you to gear out and swim out a few yards, and also get some of
the best diving of your life. Sipadan Island which is located in the Celebes
Sea off the east coast of Sabah is one of the richest aquatic habitations in
the world. Not only that, Sipadan Island is also been regarded as one of the
best destinations for diving in the world by many dive journals. 
Diving in sipadan
Sipadan is constantly rated in the top 10 dive sites worldwide and many argue that it's the first in ranking, everyone who is lucky enough to dive in the area wants to come back to experience it again, with it's beautiful crisp clear blue waters and spectacular underwater wildlife it's no wonder. One of the reason why Sipadan diving has become so famous in the past few decades was largely due to the famous French adventurer Jacques Cousteau who decided to make a documentary based on footage taken while scuba diving in the area. Tens of thousands of people every year have flocked to the area and things were getting out of control but since the year 2000 new limitations have been imposed on Sipadan island by the Malaysian government in order to help protect the ecosystem which means only 120 dive permits are given every day on a first come first served basis. Other restrictions means no one is allowed to stay on the island itself as it is now a wildlife and marine life sanctuary, so people mainly stay on the two closest islands on Mabul and Kapalai.
Sipadan is constantly rated in the top 10 dive sites worldwide and many argue that it's the first in ranking, everyone who is lucky enough to dive in the area wants to come back to experience it again, with it's beautiful crisp clear blue waters and spectacular underwater wildlife it's no wonder. One of the reason why Sipadan diving has become so famous in the past few decades was largely due to the famous French adventurer Jacques Cousteau who decided to make a documentary based on footage taken while scuba diving in the area. Tens of thousands of people every year have flocked to the area and things were getting out of control but since the year 2000 new limitations have been imposed on Sipadan island by the Malaysian government in order to help protect the ecosystem which means only 120 dive permits are given every day on a first come first served basis. Other restrictions means no one is allowed to stay on the island itself as it is now a wildlife and marine life sanctuary, so people mainly stay on the two closest islands on Mabul and Kapalai.
Diving highlights
There are many things that make this place very popular and interesting:-
1) Clear waters
2) Blue skies
3) Tropical Scenery
4) Comfortable diving experience
5) Attracting sea animals
6) Tropical weather
7) Well monitored chalets
diving spots
1) South Point
- most common diving spot
- offers colourful and beautiful walls, turtles, sharks, big and small fishes
- able to see the rare animals such as thresher and hammerhead sharks
- allows us to enjoy the beauty of this island by diving around the coral gardens
2) Barracuda Point
- most popular diving spot
- popular with barracuda
- great thing to swim around while watching the beauty of barracuda fishes around us
- also many different types of turtles, jacks, snapper and also banner fish swim around
3) Turtle Carven
- quite large and exciting
- able to see many turtle skeletons
- able to see marauding horde of bump head parrotfish
There are many things that make this place very popular and interesting:-
1) Clear waters
2) Blue skies
3) Tropical Scenery
4) Comfortable diving experience
5) Attracting sea animals
6) Tropical weather
7) Well monitored chalets
diving spots
1) South Point
- most common diving spot
- offers colourful and beautiful walls, turtles, sharks, big and small fishes
- able to see the rare animals such as thresher and hammerhead sharks
- allows us to enjoy the beauty of this island by diving around the coral gardens
2) Barracuda Point
- most popular diving spot
- popular with barracuda
- great thing to swim around while watching the beauty of barracuda fishes around us
- also many different types of turtles, jacks, snapper and also banner fish swim around
3) Turtle Carven
- quite large and exciting
- able to see many turtle skeletons
- able to see marauding horde of bump head parrotfish
where to stay ?
Sipadan Mabul Resort
Sipadan Mabul Resort
Sipadan Mabul Resort is a luxury resort located
on south-east side of Mabul Island and is overlooking nearby Sipadan Island.
Sipadan Mabul Resort is nestled in a coconut grove and offers beautifully
designed wooden air-conditioned chalets built next to a beautiful combination
of white sand beach.
The resort has 45 chalets with 22 stand alone chalets and 23 semi-detached. All the chalets are built with native Borneo materials, have suited bathroom with hot showers, air-con and mosquito screens.
The resort has 45 chalets with 22 stand alone chalets and 23 semi-detached. All the chalets are built with native Borneo materials, have suited bathroom with hot showers, air-con and mosquito screens.
dining
The restaurant is located under a large open air pavilion and is used for delicious buffet style meals and sometimes shows. A selection of fresh juices, coconut drink, sodas, beer and wine can be purchased at the resort bar and jetty bar. Buffet breakfast consist of cereal, toast, tea, coffee, fruits, eggs, porridges and Asian dishes.
The restaurant is located under a large open air pavilion and is used for delicious buffet style meals and sometimes shows. A selection of fresh juices, coconut drink, sodas, beer and wine can be purchased at the resort bar and jetty bar. Buffet breakfast consist of cereal, toast, tea, coffee, fruits, eggs, porridges and Asian dishes.
other facilities
-swimming pool
-jacuzzi whirlpool spa
-snorkelling and ocean kayaking equipment for rent
-spa and massage services
-broadband internet access
-bar
-souvenir shops
-video services
rooms
There are 45 beautifully designed duplex chalets, 22 detached and 23 semi detached. All rooms comes with air-con, two over-sized single beds, ceiling fans, mini bar, couch, electric point with 220V, fly-screened windows, bathroom with both hot and cold water and front veranda.
-swimming pool
-jacuzzi whirlpool spa
-snorkelling and ocean kayaking equipment for rent
-spa and massage services
-broadband internet access
-bar
-souvenir shops
-video services
rooms
There are 45 beautifully designed duplex chalets, 22 detached and 23 semi detached. All rooms comes with air-con, two over-sized single beds, ceiling fans, mini bar, couch, electric point with 220V, fly-screened windows, bathroom with both hot and cold water and front veranda.
how do we get there ?
Sipadan Mabul Resort uses six custom built fibreglass dive boats that able to carry 10 divers each and get to any of the island dive sites in about 15 minutes. Each boat goes 3 times a day.
Sipadan Mabul Resort uses six custom built fibreglass dive boats that able to carry 10 divers each and get to any of the island dive sites in about 15 minutes. Each boat goes 3 times a day.
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