South East Asia Dreams

This is a sample Itinerary for general information only; the specifics of your trip may vary depending on changes in transportation schedules.

First Day: arrival

Arrival at Tawau Airport by flight; meet up at Tawau Airport with the Sipadan Mabul Staff. Transfer via air-conditioned van to Semporna Jetty (journey around 1.5 hrs.). Continue by Speedboat to Sipadan Mabul Resort. There are three transfers scheduled daily, please check the following transfer schedule.

Arrival

For those arriving Semporna by overland transfer please be there half an hour before departure.  Please let us know your flight details in advanced.

• Registration and briefing by divemaster before check in to room.
• Free at own leisure
• Dinner at the dining hall and overnight at the Sipadan Mabul Resort.

Following Days:

• Breakfast served at the Dining Hall of the Resort,
• After breakfast proceed for two morning boat dives with professional divemaster at Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai or nearby island (1st dive on the first day is an orientation dive).
• Lunch at the resort or on Sipadan Island.
• Late afternoon proceed for one afternoon dive with divemaster at Mabul or Kapalai
• Dinner at the dining hall and overnight at the Sipadan Mabul Resort.

Last Day: departure

• Breakfast served at the Dining Hall of the Resort,
• Free at leisure until departure time (depending on your flight details)
• Check-out.
• Transfer to Semporna Jetty by speedboat then proceed to Tawau airport by air-conditioned van for your flight.

Note: Advisable no diving on the last day. The latest recommendation from DAN Training Agencies, etc, indicate that you should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before fly.

Departure Schedule

Diving in Sipadan is NOT guaranteed.  Sipadan Entry Permit is based on APPROVAL from the Government Authority; in this case we are referring to SABAH PARKS and MKN (Majlis Keselamatan Negara).  The announcement of Sipadan Entry Permit Approval list is available 3 to 4 days before the actual diving date. THUS, the resort shall display the approval list (Namelist) 3 - 4 days ahead. Payment of Sipadan Entry Permit shall be made in the resort.  (See note on incl. / excl. Tab)

Note: Schedule and Itinerary depending on the weather conditions and the discretion of the Divemaster, Resort Manager and Captain and depends on currents, dive sites activities, light, objective, weather condition etc. The spots are possible, but not guaranteed. The Resort management reserves the right to amend or change the above proposed itinerary without advance notice. (This is due to the change of allotment of permit should there be any)