Sipadan Island Diving Package
Most Sipadan Island Diving Packages range from anywhere between RM1900 to RM2300 and depending on where you stay at Mabul Island. You can actually book them from any tour agent or any of the resorts in Sabah Borneo.
While you should note that the authorities only allow 120 permits per day means that there is a first come first serve basis here. Some places offer packages where if you stay a minimum of three nights, you get a free Sipadan Dive Trip.
But most importantly, you should take a proper diving package if you want to visit here to do some of the world’s best scuba diving. There is no lodging available on Sipadan Island too.
Sipadan Island Diving Package Information
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| Sipadan Island on a beautiful and clear day |
If you do not know, there is no lodging on Sipadan Island. Divers stay at either Mabul Island, Kapalai Island or on the mainland of Semporna.
The journey to Sipadan from Mabul is about 30 minutes while from Semporna town, it takes about an hour to get there.
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| Dive boats parked at the Sipadan Drop Off |
After you have done it, you get back on board and head out for your first dive. All rests are done back on the island as there is an area where your food and drinks are prepared by the respective dive companies.
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| Some of the beautiful corals seen at Sipadan |
If you are lucky enough, you can see the vortex formation and be in it! Unfortunately, in the picture below, I totally missed my opportunity to get into the vortex. The following pictures are from one of my Sipadan Dives.
Photos of Scuba Diving in Sipadan Island
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| An attempt to get into the Barracuda Vortex in Sipadan |
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| School of Bumphead Parrotfish at about 7 meters deep at Barracuda Point |
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| Green Turtles are a common sight at Sipadan |
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| Diving at Sipadan Island with the rich marine life |
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| A barracuda school |
Lunch is pretty simple and done on the island itself. But don’t expect a full spread buffet as it is quite basic with three dishes, white rice, fruit dessert, coffee, tea, and cold water.
However, if you have any special requests, you should inform your tour operator about it before your dive. Proper toilets are available in the next building as well.
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| A diver takes a break on the beach at Sipadan Island |
And it’s off to the jetty again, but you can be assured of some spectacular diving. Trust me, every dive, I have a better experience after lunch. Still cannot figure out why though.
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| A large school of Barracudas |
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| Oh, the dangerous one, stay far away from the clown triggerfish |
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| A fairly large White Tip Shark seen while diving here |
There are many companies that sell Sipadan Island diving packages, but my recommendation is to take the full package, meaning an all-in stay and dive, as these packages tend to include one free day to dive in Sipadan.
would not want to miss out on visiting this amazing island.
Just to add on, Sipadan Island is voted as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world by many leading international magazines and publications.
How Much Does It Cost To Dive At Sipadan?
A common 4 Days and 3 Nights Dive Package for Sipadan will cost around RM1900 or a little more which includes 6 dives around Mabul/Kapalai and 3
dives at Sipadan Island.
Again, these prices vary from the low season and peak season, and every year, the prices increase.
Different category resorts will also offer cheaper or more expensive packages. It is also advised to book your dive at least two weeks in advance.
The price usually includes full board meals, rooms,
equipment rentals, and airport/boat transfers. The flight ticket is not included.
Conclusion
For most budget divers, you can get more information about Mabul Island, as this is the closest island where you can stay if you plan to dive at Sipadan.
For those who enjoy some drinking, you should also bring some extra money for this. Note that there are no ATM machines on any of the islands here.
If you have and questions in regards to the Sipadan Island diving packages, leave them in the comment form below and I will get back to you on this.
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