Sipadan – Malaysia’s Crown Jewel of Diving

Sipadan Island, located off the east coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, is a legendary oceanic island rising 600 meters from the sea floor. Protected as a national marine park, Sipadan offers crystal-clear waters, thriving coral walls, and an explosion of marine life — making it one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world.

Diving Highlights

• Massive schools of barracuda and bigeye trevally that often form tornado-like formations

• Frequent sightings of reef sharks, turtles, and bumphead parrotfish

• Steep drop-offs and vertical walls covered in healthy hard and soft corals

• Regular visits from eagle rays, tunas, napoleons, and other pelagics

• Occasional sightings of hammerhead sharks, especially early mornings in deep blue water

• Strictly regulated access with limited daily permits ensures reef protection and a pristine experience

Signature Dive Sites

• Barracuda Point – Famous for the swirling school of barracuda and shark action

• South Point – Deep wall diving and occasional hammerhead sightings

• Turtle Cavern – Unique limestone cave system where green and hawksbill turtles rest

• Drop Off – Dramatic wall that begins just meters from shore and plummets into the deep

Dive Conditions

• Depth: 5–40+ meters

• Visibility: 20–40m

• Water temperature: 27–30°C

• Experience level: Intermediate to advanced

• Permit limit: Only 176 divers/day allowed at Sipadan (must be pre-booked)

Why Dive Sipadan?

• Considered one of the top wall dives in the world

• High-density marine life from reef to blue water

• Limited access ensures quality and reef preservation

• Easy to combine with nearby islands like Mabul and Kapalai for macro and resort experiences