Sipadan Island Travel Guide in Malaysia
Scenic spot introduction:
Sipadan is one of the top diving destinations with the most beautiful corals in the world and is a diver's paradise. Dense tropical rainforest, swimming with turtles and fish are all the charm of this gem.Attractions distribution:
Sipadan Island is rich in marine resources, and the seabed is full of surprises. The island is also a popular place for sea turtles to gather, mate and lay eggs. The sea turtle mound is a wonder. Every year, diving enthusiasts from all over the world come here to experience the valuable diving experience of swimming with marine life such as sea turtles, barracudas, and even sharks.Scenic spot features:
Diving, vacation, island, seasideTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Malaysia
How to get there:
Take a speedboat from Semporna to Sipadan, or pick up at Tawau Airport through your booked holiday home or travel agency.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Sipadan ticket prices:
The island permit is MYR 40 per person per day, including divers, non-divers, tourists and children. If your application to go to the island is approved, you must pay on-site at the resort. It should be noted that there is no guarantee that the application to go to the island will be approved.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. The language on the island is mainly Malay, but English, Hokkien and Cantonese can also be understood; the voltage is 220V; the currency is Malaysian currency, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express can all be used, but currently It does not accept Chinese UnionPay cards yet.
2. Sipadan is suitable for divers who already have a diving license
3. Sipadan limits the number of people on the island to 100 people per day. There is no accommodation on the island. It is recommended to stay at the nearby islands of Mabul or Kapalai.
4. Phone calls in resorts or hotels are more expensive, so you can go to a nearby store to make a coin-operated phone.
5. The tourism agency organizing Sipadan has an office near the Dragon Inn in Semporna. Among them, NorthBorneoDive and UncleChang are the two most reliable, providing three dives. day trip. All divers must carry and present diving certificates of all levels issued by recognized diving associations.
Tour route:
Five-day diving tour in Malaysia:
D1: China → Malaysia → East Malaysia → Tawau → Semporna → Kabale Island
D2: Kabale Island → Ma Bao Island
D3: Sipadan Island → Kabale Island
D4: Kabale Island → Ma Bao Island
D5: Kabale Island → Semporna → Tawau → East Malaysia Yahuang → China
Best time to visit:
April-September
Shopping recommendations:
(Specialty Food) Mainly Malaysian, Chinese and Western food, such as pizza, pastries, bread and desserts. There are also daily specials, such as barbecue feasts, fresh sashimi of the day, beef burgers made on site, and more.
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