Learn More about Sipadan and the Sipadan Island Diving Sites
Despite the fact that the Sipadan Island diving resorts are closed for tourists, thousands of visitors still come here year after year to dive and enjoy the gorgeous landscape. Check out divinginsipadan.com for booking
What Is Sipadan?
Sipadan, also known as Pulau Sipadan, is perhaps the most well-known island in Malaysia, and it is considered to be one of the most appreciated diving locations in the world.
The island is a real legend, situated in the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, and being home for thousands of species of fish and hundreds of species of corals. It is precisely its waters, its diversity and the abundance of marine life that has earned Sipadan its status among the world's top diving locations. On the Sipadan Island, diving is at its best.
The island is a real legend, situated in the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, and being home for thousands of species of fish and hundreds of species of corals. It is precisely its waters, its diversity and the abundance of marine life that has earned Sipadan its status among the world's top diving locations. On the Sipadan Island, diving is at its best.
A Brief History of the Place
It was only at the end of 2002 that the island was established to be a part of Malaysia, as a result of the decision of the International Court of Justice; until then the island had been the motif for a territorial dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia.
In 2004, in attempt to protect the island and preserve its natural habitat, all resorts on Sipadan were closed and moved to the nearest islands. This is a justified decision, if we are to think about the richness and uniqueness of the island's habitat, which was even declared a natural sanctuary in 1933.
Despite this restriction, the Sipadan diving experienced has not suffered a bit and it is still the main reason why tourists come to Malaysia in such a great amount, every year.
In 2004, in attempt to protect the island and preserve its natural habitat, all resorts on Sipadan were closed and moved to the nearest islands. This is a justified decision, if we are to think about the richness and uniqueness of the island's habitat, which was even declared a natural sanctuary in 1933.
Despite this restriction, the Sipadan diving experienced has not suffered a bit and it is still the main reason why tourists come to Malaysia in such a great amount, every year.
Sipadan Island - Diving Possibilities and Resorts
Since the resorts on the islands got to be closed due to environmental reasons, the best diving possibility tourists have is to stay in the resorts that are to be found on the nearest islands: Mabul and Kapalai.
The Sipadan-Kapalai Dive resort is only few minutes by boat from the islands of Sipadan and Mabul, being very appropriate for the tourists who want to dive into Sipadan's waters.
Mabul is 15 minutes away by boat from Sipadan and most tourists that come here, come to dive Sipadan.
One of the most important dive sites are: the Barracuda Point, the Coral Garden, The Drop Off, The Hanging Gardens, South Point and Turtle Cavern. Make sure not to miss them!
The Sipadan-Kapalai Dive resort is only few minutes by boat from the islands of Sipadan and Mabul, being very appropriate for the tourists who want to dive into Sipadan's waters.
Mabul is 15 minutes away by boat from Sipadan and most tourists that come here, come to dive Sipadan.
One of the most important dive sites are: the Barracuda Point, the Coral Garden, The Drop Off, The Hanging Gardens, South Point and Turtle Cavern. Make sure not to miss them!
The Sipadan Island Diving Seasons
Tourists come to dive in the waters of Pulau Sipadan all year round. Still, the best time to dive is considered to be between April and December, most of all during July and August. Instead, from January to March you may have to face the unsettled weather and the low visibility, which, apparently do not manage to scare tourists off anyway.
Sipadan Diving - Important Facts You Need to Know
All divers need to carry a special permit in order to be able to visit Sipadan. The permit can be purchased in any of the resorts. Also, you must have a diving license, logbook and INT adapter.
You can find diving equipment and wetsuits in all of the resorts.
If you have everything ready for the trip, there is nothing more we can tell you; you must go there to see the Sipadan Island diving sites for yourself, because no description will make them justice.
You can find diving equipment and wetsuits in all of the resorts.
If you have everything ready for the trip, there is nothing more we can tell you; you must go there to see the Sipadan Island diving sites for yourself, because no description will make them justice.
For help finding the right Sipadan resort for you check out www.divinginsipadan.com or contact us for a ready made Sipadan package
