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1)Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 metres (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It is located in the Celebes Sea east of the major town of Tawau and off the coast of Borneo, East Indonesia on the island of Borneo. It was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. Sipadan is located at the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, the centre of one of the richest marine habitats in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this ecosystem. Sipadan has been rated by many dive journals as one of the top dive destinations in the world.
Normally, rare diving scenes are frequently seen in the waters around Sipadan: schools of green and hawksbill turtles nesting and mating, schools of barracuda and big-eye trevally in tornado-like formations, pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.
A turtle tomb lies underneath the column of the island, formed by an underwater limestone cave with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles that become lost and drown before finding the surface.
2)Malaysia’s only oceanic island, it is very small – only 12ha. in size. A 25-minute walk is all that is required to circle the island on foot. As an oceanic island, it rises about 700 metres from the sea floor, attracting diverse marine life from the blackness of the open sea. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, this crown jewel is a treasure trove of some of the most amazing marine animals.
Declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 by the Colonial Government of North Borneo and re-gazetted in 1963 by the Malaysian Government, the dense vegetation on Sipadan Island supports a large variety of tropical birds which include sea eagles, kingfishers, sunbirds, starlings and wood pigeons. Exotic crustaceans including the amazing coconut crab roam the beaches and scurry among the undergrowth.
When diving here, encounters with turtles, resident schools of jacks, bumphead parrotfish and barracudas are almost assured around the tiny coral island.
The Turtle Tomb Cave
Slightly east of the jetty at 18m is the cave entrance. A labyrinth of tunnels and chambers made famous in the 70's by Jacques Cousteau, the limestone cave is a resting place for turtles who ventured inside, became disorientated and sadly drowned. From inside the cave the entrance is marked by a blue hazy glow, it appears mysterious and enchanting. This is an advanced dive and a guide is mandatory.
Barracuda Point
A fantastic corner dive and arguably the best on offer here, good corals in the shallows sloping to sand then onto the wall. One can hope to see schooling fish including barracuda and jacks, tuna, grey reef shark, white tip shark, turtles and plenty of the usual reef suspects. Currents are temperamental and the less experienced diver should stay with their guide.
Coral Garden
Various healthy corals occupy this sloping reef with many smaller reef fish, turtles and white tip reef sharks. Take time here to look for the macro life on offer such as nudibranchs.
Mid Reef
A large centre section of the east facing wall of the island. This area is in fact more than one dive site. Many turtles, sea fans and barrel sponges on deeper parts of the reef. Look out in the blue from time to time as anything can pass by including the resident school of hammerheads. Suitable for any level of diver, if the current is strong stay close to the reef and enjoy the ride !
Turtle Patch
With a particularly stunning top reef of healthy soft and table corals, anemone's and countless colourful reef fish this site is a wild and natural aquarium. Turtles, bumbhead parrot fish, white tip reef sharks and a very large school of jacks are resident and often seen here. Again watch out in the blue, anything can pass by. Sightings of mobular ray, and hammerheads are intermittently reported.
South Point
Located at the southern most point of the island, the sloping ledge of the islands reef is a textbook coral ecosystem. Suffice to say schools of jacks, rainbow runners, turtles, white tip reef sharks, leopard sharks, the occasional thresher shark can be seen perusing the area. Strong currents are possible but its generally a novice dive for those staying close to the reef.
Staghorn Crest
An area of rubble and coral heads, home to white tip reef sharks, moray eels and turtles, napoleon wrasse and the odd mobular ray that passes by. The area can be choppy on the surface and some shallow corals have been damaged by strong surge. A suitable site for all divers providing the weather is kind.
Hanging Garden and West Ridge
As the name suggests, located on the western side of the island with lots of overhangs, sea fans and barrel sponges. Turtles, white tips, leopard sharks, pygmy devil rays and eagle rays.
North Point
A good early morning site for observing the school of resident bumphead parrot fish. On the northern point and west of the drop off this wall has many overhangs and inlets sheltering large schools of fish. Solitary giant barracuda can be seen on the top reef and close to the drop off. This site is suitable for all level of divers.
Accomodation
Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort is located on the sea just 15 minutes from Sipadan. It is a unique "Water Village" resort, offering guests excellent rooms and fantastic serenity of the surrounding sea, combined with first class macroworld diving around more than thirty dive sites. Sitting on its sturdy stilts on shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs. Planned and built in full style as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight - but boasting a mile-long sandbank of powdery blindingly white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure.
Today, Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort has 30 luxurious and roomy water chalets to offer complete with hot and cold shower with bath tub, abundance of fresh water from mainland for daily use, the Resort offers great food, surprisingly roomy and elegant twin-sharing wooden chalets with huge private balconies and attached bathrooms, and a couple of miles of walkways for those who like to take their morning jog while looking at thousands of fish just a few inches beneath their feet. Meals are served in the terraced, open central structure, while a big western sundeck allow divers to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat with a background of fabulous tropical sunsets. The Resort offers three dives a day plus, if requested, day trips at Sipadan & Mabul. Divers say " THE BEST OF THE TWO WORLDS diving in Sipadan and the macro paradise of Kapalai ".
* Inclusive :
* Accommodation
* Fresh food cooked by chef on buffet style
* Afternoon snacks served after 3rd dive
* Tea & coffee, cold water and cordial served thru out the day
* Return land transfer Tawau Airport-Semporna jetty (70 mins)
* Return boat transfer Semporna jetty-Kapalai Island
+ Diver package :
* 3 boat dives daily Except on arrival and departure days
* Unlimited dives in front of resort
* Provide diving around Sipadan, Kapalai and Mabul Island.
* Tanks, weight and belt are provided
* Night dives with a buddy are included if you are an advanced diver
* Note :
* Validity : 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2010 (Malaysian) / 01 Apr 2010 - 31 Mar 2011 (General)
* Single traveller add 50% on the package rate.
* Triple sharing less 5% off the package rate.
* Child 03-12 years sharing room with parent less 50% from adult non-diver rate.
* One (1) pax Free for every Ten (10) paying pax on same arrival and departure dates.
* Limited dive gears are available for rental
* Boat schedule : SEM-KPL 09:30, 13:00, 16:00 / KPL-SEM 06:30, 10:30, 13:30
* Malaysian Rates :
* Must hold NRIC (please provide NRIC number for island stay permit application)
* Expatriate who work in Malaysia with valid Work Permits.
| PROMOTION ! (01 Nov - 15 Dec 2010) | ||
| * 15% Off Package Rate | ||
| RATE 2010 / 2011 PER PERSON (RM) | ||
| 5% Discount Off ! | Diver | Non-Diver |
| | ||
| General | | |
| 3 days/2 nights | 1,899.00 | 1,519.00 |
| 4 days/3 nights | 2,479.00 | 1,985.00 |
| Extension Night | 799.00 | 639.00 |
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| Malaysian | | |
| 3 days/2 nights | 1,599.00 | 1,279.00 |
| 4 days/3 nights | 2,049.00 | 1,639.00 |
| Extension Night | 599.00 | 479.00 |
Sipadan Water Village (SWV) is located on the north eastern side of Mabul Island, a mere 20 minute boat ride from the famed Sipadan Island. Built on stilts SWV prides itself on its level of service, dive sites and dedication to the environment. At present, SWV has 45 "Bajau" styled water cottages, built 1m above the sea. These cottages are laid out in a manner which minimizes damage to the existing coral reefs i.e. if there is coral there, they don't build on top of it.
Grand Deluxe Cottages x 4 units
- 2 Queen Beds
- Open air Spa pool/jacuzzi
- Balcony offering sea or island view
- Tea/Coffe maker
- Attached bathroom w bathtub. Hot/Cold shower
- Ceiling fans
- Mini bar (Consumed items charged to guest account)
- Couch/Settee/Dressing table w chair
- Closet/Wardrobe
- Electrical light and power point (220-240V)
Deluxe Cottages x 2units
- Kingsize bed
- Balcony with sea or island view
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Attached bathroom w bathtub. Hot/Cold shower
- Ceiling fans
- Mini bar (Consumbed items charged to guest account)
- Couch/Settee/Dressing table w chair
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Electrical light and power point (220-240V)
Standard Cottages x 29 units
- Twin beds or Triple beds
- Balcony with sea or island view
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Attached bathroom w hair dryer. Hot/Cold shower
- Ceiling fans
- Mini bar (Consumed items charged to guest account)
- Couch/Settee/Dressing table w chair
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Electrical light and power point (220-240V)
Junior Cottages x 6 units
- Twin beds or King bed (located behind dive platform).
- Balcony with sea or island view
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Attached bathroom w hair dryer. Hot/Cold shower
- Ceiling fans
- Mini bar (Consumed items charged to guest account)
- Couch/Settee/Dressing table w chair
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Electrical light and power point (220-240V)
All cottages are spacious and have wide sliding doors which open out to a sun deck with a sea or island view and come complete with deck chairs to rest your weary head during your surface interval or when you have eaten too much. Each deck also has a clothes dryer, complete with a "designed for diving equipment" rack for you to dry out your dive gear. When staying at SWV, you will definitely have a place to hang out those wet booties of yours, in the privacy and safety of your own room too!
All cottages come with either twin or triple beds, some with double beds. The deluxe cottages have one king size bed and a private bathtub whilst the grand deluxe cottage come complete with a private Wilton Residential Spa pool and two queen size beds. All rooms have the following amenities:
- Ceiling fan
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Hair dryer
- Private shower with hot or cold water
- Private bath tub*
- Mini bar*
* this facilities applies only for the deluxe cottages
Other facilities include:
- 24-hour staffs on call
- Airport transfer
- Babysitting
- Resort medical services
- Dive centre
- Excursions
- Foreign currency exchange
- Mail and information
- Resort mini-mart
- Travel and tour assistance
Resource : http://impressions.com.my/sipadan/watervillage/main.html
Activitities:
Malaysia is fast becoming one of the leading dive destinations of the world with one of the richest marine environments in the Indo-Pacific Basin. The incredible bio-diversity of marine life, coupled with beautiful islands, white sandy beaches and clear warm waters, keeps divers coming back time and time again.
Top dive sites around Malaysia include diverse underwater geography such as sloping reefs, coral blocks, wall dives, deep dives, drift dives and wreck dives. A dip below the warm sea’s surface guarantees you an astounding experience, with a concentration of vibrant and exotic marine life rarely rivalled anywhere else in the world.
From schooling Hammerhead Sharks, to huge schools of barracudas and various species of turtles, to the bizarre Frogfish and Ghost Pipefish, there is always something fascinating awaiting you. It's no exaggeration to say that almost every time a marine bio-diversity survey is conducted in Malaysia’s tropical seas, the species list increases!
Dive centres in Malaysia are numerous, well equipped and certified by all the internationally recognised dive agencies like PADI, SSI and SSAC for maintaining their standards of safety and professionalism. Naturally, all scuba diving courses in Malaysian waters are also endorsed by these certifying agencies.
After completing your scuba course, get outfitted with the latest scuba equipment as all international brands are available from dive centres in Malaysia. Almost all the islands in Malaysia cater to divers of all levels of experience - be it easy, shallow drift-diving, to advanced wreck-diving or technical diving.
Located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, the heart of the world's richest marine biodiversity area, Malaysia also offers pristine beaches and professional dive centres for the pleasure and safety of the advanced and novice diver. For a most memorable diving holiday, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
KEY TIPS:
If you plan to do some diving out here, you should try to book a package with an operator that would include diving, food and accommodation. It's a good way to save money. Also, the sea gets rough and murky during the east coast's monsoon (November - March), so try to time your visit outside of this period.
