Mataking and Sipadan are two of Borneo’s finest diving locations and combine well for an excellent twin centre itinerary.
Mataking, together with the surrounding islands of Pandanan and Bohayan, boasts over 30 dive sites; from slope diving at the western shores, offering macro fauna and nudibranch heaven, to wall diving at the eastern shore, offering pelagic marine life in the Alice Channel which is over 100 metres deep.
Sipadan's varied marine topography makes it an astonishing place to dive, with caves, walls, canyons, plateaux and overhangs attracting a variety of pelagics such as manta and eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead and whale sharks. Green, hawksbill and leatherback turtles are also regular inhabitants of Sipadan Island
Please note the UK foreign office advice currently relating to this region. Please speak to our dive team for further advice and information.
Depending on flight schedules, an overnight may be required in Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
Transfer by road and boat to the Reef Dive Resort for a 7 night stay.
Mataking and the surrounding islands of Pandanan and Bohayan, boast over 30 dive sites; from slope diving at the western shores, offering macro fauna and nudibranch heaven, to wall diving at the eastern shore, offering pelagic marine life in the Alice Channel which is over 100 metres deep.
Transfer to your chosen resort in Mabul for a seven night stay. We recommened SMART Resort, Sipadan Water Village or Mabul Water Bungalows.
Mabul Island is only a 15 minute boat ride from Sipadan and, like Kapalai, is famous for its macro diving and has gained a reputation as one of the best ’muck diving’ sites in the world.
You can also dive Sipadan from Kapalai Dive Resort nearby.
Option to extend trip with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur. Please ask for details.
Please note: Diving at Sipadan is subject to locally obtainable permits and not guaranteed. On days where permits are not obtained, diving around Kapalai and Mabul will be offered as an alternative.
Rising from the depths of the Celebes Sea, Sipadan is a must for all divers: the varied topography makes it an astonishing place. Turtles are regular inhabitants, as are schools of barracuda and bumphead parrotfish, reef sharks, mantas and hammerheads. Find Out More about {acc:title}
Mataking and the surrounding islands of Pandanan and Bohayan boast over 30 dive sites: from reefs teeming with macro life to pelagic encounters. Green & hawksbill turtles come to lay their eggs, while a magical sandbar connects the island to Makating Kecil. Find Out More about {acc:title}
Mabul Island is a short boat ride from Sipadan and, like Kapalai, is famous for its macro diving, gaining a reputation as one of the best ‘muck diving’ sites in the world. It is the jumping off points for those visiting Sipadan with a number of resorts catering for divers. Find Out More about {acc:title}
Situated on the quiet island of Mataking in the Celebes Sea, this exclusive romantic resort is the perfect choice for divers, accommodating up to 100 guests in a variety of delightful rooms and beach villas. Find Out More about Reef Dive Resort
