Overview
Experience world-class diving at Sipadan Island, consistently ranked among the planet’s top 5 dive destinations by diving publications worldwide. Stay at the renowned Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort, a luxurious water village perched over pristine turquoise waters. This 3-day package combines guided boat dives, unlimited house reef access, and the chance to witness the famous barracuda vortex at Barracuda Point.
Day 1: Tawau — Semporna — Kapalai Dive Resort
Arrive at Tawau Airport where you will be met and transferred by land to Semporna (approximately 1.5 hours), then by boat to Kapalai Private Jetty, and onward to Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort. Check in and enjoy lunch at the resort. Afternoon at leisure to settle in and explore the resort. Dinner at the resort. For those seeking adventure, unlimited unguided night dives and house reef dives are available right off the Kapalai Dive Centre jetty. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Guided Boat Diving — Sipadan & Surrounding Sites
After breakfast, embark on 2 guided boat diving trips in the morning, with tank, weights, and weight belt included. Expert dive guides lead you to the region’s most spectacular sites — dramatic coral walls, swim-throughs, and the famous Barracuda Point where massive schools of Chevron Barracuda form mesmerizing tornados. After lunch, a third guided boat dive explores additional sites around Sipadan, Mabul, or Kapalai. These waters teem with green and hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, bumphead parrotfish, and diverse macro life. Dinner at the resort. Unguided night dive (optional) available right at the house reef. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Departure — Tawau Airport
Enjoy a final breakfast at the resort before checking out at 11:30 AM. Boat transfer back to Kapalai Private Jetty, followed by land transfer to Tawau Airport for your onward flight. (Breakfast)
What’s Included
- 2-night accommodation at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort (water chalet)
- Round-trip land transfers (Tawau Airport — Semporna)
- Round-trip boat transfers (Semporna — Kapalai Resort)
- All meals, beverages, snacks, tea/coffee, drinking water
- 3 guided boat dives per day (except arrival and departure days)
- Tank, weight, and weight belt included
- Unlimited unguided night dives at the house reef
Important Notes
- Sipadan diving permits are limited to 176 divers per day — early booking essential
- Advanced Open Water certification recommended
- Semporna Jetty Fee: RM2 (Malaysian) / RM10 (foreign)
- Tourism Tax: RM10 per room per night
- Best diving season: April to December
- Starting from RM2,360 per person (~USD 539)
