Diving Holidays in Malaysia and Borneo
Superb golden beaches, lush tropical vegetation, a fascinating cultural mix, mountains and a fabulous underwater world, Malaysia is a must for those seeking that special diving destination. One of the richest marine environments in the Indo-Pacific Basin, Malaysia boasts the most encounters with unique animals and large pelagics within a single destination. Just below the glassy surface, magnificent coral reefs fringe the shoreline in a seemingly unending line. Further out in the deep blue depths are some of the larger species such as grouper, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and barracuda to name a few. The island of Borneo is known the world over for its natural wonders, unique cultures, wildlife and diving adventures. Sabah, the second largest Malaysian State is home to one of the world's top dive sites, Sipadan Island, most famous for its turtles.
Superb golden beaches, lush tropical vegetation, a fascinating cultural mix, mountains and a fabulous underwater world, Malaysia is a must for those seeking that special diving destination. One of the richest marine environments in the Indo-Pacific Basin, Malaysia boasts the most encounters with unique animals and large pelagics within a single destination. Just below the glassy surface, magnificent coral reefs fringe the shoreline in a seemingly unending line. Further out in the deep blue depths are some of the larger species such as grouper, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and barracuda to name a few. The island of Borneo is known the world over for its natural wonders, unique cultures, wildlife and diving adventures. Sabah, the second largest Malaysian State is home to one of the world's top dive sites, Sipadan Island, most famous for its turtles.
Suggested itineraries
See also: Tailor-made holidays and Liveaboards
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Celebes Explorer & Sabah Discovery - 16 days
Enjoy a weeks liveaboard diving on the MV Celebes Explorer followed by 5 days to explore the island of Borneo.
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Kapalai & Lankayan - 17 days
This 17-day itinerary takes you to one of the world's best 'muck diving' areas - Kapalia, and then onto the world class dive resort on Lankayan.
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Miri and Mulu Discovery - 9 days
Relatively new on the diving map, Miri offers an exciting mix of shallow reefs, walls, wrecks and a colourful artificial reef on an old oil rig.
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Sipadan & Layang Layang - 18 days
This 18-day itinerary allows you to combine Mabul's excellent 'muck diving' with Layang Layang's famed pelagic encounters.
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Sipadan & Mabul
Diving at Sipadan is strictly controlled and by permit only. However, this small rainforest-covered tropical island is a must for the committed diver, with unmatched, and astonishing, underwater attra…
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Sipadan & Mataking Discoverer - 17 days
17 days London to London
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Sipadan & Orangutans
A classic 12 day itinerary to combine the spectacular diving in Sipadan with the unmissable experience of the orangutans of Sepilok.
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Sipadan Experience - 13 days
This 13 day itinerary is a great value way to see Mabul Island and Sipadan. It would be quicker to list the species not found at Mabul; crazy critters are in abundance at this magical macro site!
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Taman Negara Rainforest - 4 days
Taman Negara is a 130 million-year-old sanctuary and home to the world's oldest tropical rainforest trees.
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Diving at Sipadan is strictly by permit only. Sabah Parks Management controls the issue of entry permits, which are limited to 120 visitors per day across the region. We apply for these on your behalf at time of booking. Guarantee your diving at Sipadan by getting on board the Celebes Explorer liveaboard, which visits the island as much as possible during the week long itineraries.
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