History of sipadan island
The name of Sipadan is simply legendary in diving circles, conjuring images of twirling tornados of barracudas and jacks, patrolling hammerhead sharks, millions of technicolored reef fish and, above all, dozens of sea turtles swimming peacefully everywhere.
"Sipidan, Borneo: The waters of Indonesia meet the waters of Malaysia at the 'Ring of Fire'. Within this underwater circus lies one of the world's freshest dive sites - Borneo's Sipidan Island. Seeing 10 green and hawksbill turtles in one dive is not uncommon, nor is seeing a school of 300 barracuda and hammerheads The proximity of dives to shore allows you to gear up, swim out a few yards, and get some of the best diving of your life."
HONEYMOON PACKAGES
· LEISURE (3D/2N)
· CHERISH (5D/4N)
· LOVELY (7D/6N)
HOTELS
· Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort
· Sipadan water village resort
· SipadanMabul Resort
SIPADAN KAPALAI DIVE
Packages
Both diver and non-diver packages are available
- Meet-and-greet at Tawau Airport / Tawau hotel;
- Return transfer from the airport / hotel to private jetty in Semporna;
- Return boat transfer from Semporna to Kapalai Island;
- Accommodation at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort;
- Diver Package: 3 daily boat dives (excl.arrive & departure days);
- Diver Package: Unlimited dive in front of Dive Centre (for certified divers only);
- Diver Package: Tanks, weights and belt;
- Full board meals freshly cooked by the resort chef served buffet style;
- Afternoon snacks;
- Tea, coffee, water and cordial available throughout the day;
- No extra charge for night divers in front of Dive Centre (strictly for advanced / experienced divers only);
The purest image of natural serenity, the sandbank of Kapalai and its exclusive resort-on-stilts lie on a patch of brilliant turquoise a few miles off the coast of Borneo, along the spectacular Ligitan Reefs and just a few minutes by speedboat from the celebrated (and more crowded) islands of Sipadan and Mabul.
Other activities available
Divers have easy access
to the the world-class island of Sipadan and can also enjoy excellent diving
around Mabul along with unlimited dives in front of the resort's dive center.
Bukit Tengkorak or Skull Hill sits in down town
Semporna.
Berhala Island
Quiet shallow waters lap at the sturdily, kampung-style built wooden bungalows overlooking the sandy sea bottom, and from the windows of the elegant, spacious rooms one can spend endless hours looking at the sea life dancing its never ending tune just a couple of meters below life dancing its never ending tune just a couple of meters below .
Innovative in concept - a chain of roomy and well-equipped chalets with private bathrooms linked by long wooden walkways, centered around the open restaurant cum sundeck and the customary dive center - theKapalai Dive Resort has been built on a shallow but surprisingly wide sandbank which had been long known (and dived) by underwater photographers from all over the world, who used to come all the way from Sipadan and Mabul in search of its wildly exotic resident fauna.
Swimming, creeping, crawling or just simply lying still on the surrounding sand bottoms, hiding among the branching colonies of the shallow surrounding coral reef, ambushing their unwary prey from the hideouts offered by the resort stills and a few artificial reefs dotting the bottom, an amazing number of rare and unbelievably colorful species play their game of life and death, offering to the discriminating visitor unsurpassed opportunities for observation and macro photography.
- Limited snorkeling gear available for fire
- Snorkeling & swimming
- Ocean kayaking
Diver package
This package is for certified divers, and all dive programs are run by the resort.
Our all inclusive packages include tanks and weights, but do not include equipment rental (see rental charges below), as many guests prefer to bring their own equipment.
As an all inclusive package, 3 x boat dives plus unlimited jetty dives are included, but there are no refunds for unused dives.
Minimum diver qualification required is PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
Note: Purchasing a diving package with us does not guarantee guests will dive at Sipadan, but we will apply for entry permits to this restricted area on behalf of guests.
Should approval be granted for the guest during their stay, they will dive Sipadan at no extra charge.
The chances of approval are highest if guests stay for a minimum of 3 nights.
Non- diver package
Snorkellers are permitted to snorkel around the resort at leisure.
Snorkel equipment is available to rent or you can bring your own.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving is available at an extra charge and conducted in front of the dive centre with a qualified diving instructor.
Should a guest or a non-diver be a certified diver and wish to dive, they may do so with a buddy around the House Reef or from the jetty.
Dives are charged at the following rates, but excludes equipment, and can be booked at the resort:
- RM 100 per dive around the resort;
- RM 120 per dive around Mabul
- RM 150 per dive around Sipadan (including permit; subject to approval)
Special
main food packages for couple
Full board meals freshly cooked by the resort chef
served buffet style;
Room
food-served is provided
Packages
for honeymoon price
days / Nights
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Per Diver
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Non Diver
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3D2N
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RM 1,750
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RM 1,400
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5D4N
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RM 3,050
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RM 2,440
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7D6N
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RM 4,450
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RM 3,560
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Extension Night
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RM 700
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RM 560
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SIPADAN WATER
VILLAGE RESORT
sipadan
Water Village is a resort built entirely over the water on stilts. In its
design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its layout, splendid
water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared
Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service! The dive
program is comparable to none as everyone at Sipadan Water Village has an
attitude and passion
Sipadan Water Village is a luxury resort overlooking the
Celebes Sea on the island of Mabul. Fringed by white sand beaches and amazing
marine life, Sipadan Water Village is the epitome of class and luxury, offering
world class diving along with true relaxation and comfort.
The resorts offers 45 beautifully designed water cottage
accommodations. Inspired from local Bajau architecture, the resort is entirely
built over the water on ironwood stilts and is connected to mabul island by a
long wooden pier.
Sipadan Water Village diving package includes:
- Land / Boat transfer from Tawau to Sipadan Water Village (return)
- Chalet Accommodation on twin or triple share basis at the resort
- 3 daily boat dives - Mabul - Kapalai - Sipadan
- Unlimited Mabul House Reef diving
- Use of tanks, weights and weight belts
- All meals: freshly cooked by our chef
- Snacks, tea, coffee, cold water served throughout the day
Diving
SWV world class dive centre is well equipped with over 300
aluminium tanks and rental sets of diving gears along with 5 Bauer compressors.
There are also lockers, showers, toilet and a resting area with complimentary
snack, hot coffee and tea. SWV uses custom-built fibreglass diving boats which can
carry 12 divers each along with divemasters and a boatmaster.
Dining
The sea-view restaurant serves exquisite buffet style Asian
and Western cuisines with impeccable service.
Lounge
An open-air lounge and bar terraced area offers breathtaking
sea-views over the Celebes Sea, music and videos for guests.
.
Other facitilies
Other resort facilities includes:
- the dive centre which provides diving
- snorkeling and kayaking equipment for rent
- spa services
- wifi in the lobby
- an helipad, a bar
- a souvenir shop
- a minimart,
- video services
- 24h staff on call
Rooms
There are 45 beautifully designed water chalets:
- 4 Grand Deluxe chalets
- 2 Deluxe chalets
- 29 Standard chalets
- 4 Semi-detached chalets
- 6 Junior chalets
#Special chalet for honeymoon
package
- GRAND DELUXE CHALETS
·
Size: 1508 sq.ft.
·
king size beds
·
Open air WILTON Spa pool/jacuzzi
·
Private Balcony offering
sea or island view
·
Tea/Coffee making
facilities
·
Ensuite bathroom with
bathtub, hot and cold shower
·
The chalets are spacious
with private sundeck and deck chairs.
STANDARD
COTTAGES
· SIZE: 714 SQ.FT.
·
KING SIZE BED
·
BALCONY OFFERING SEA OR
ISLAND VIEW
·
TEA/COFFEE MAKING
FACILITIES
·
ENSUITE BATHROOM WITH HOT
AND COLD SHOWER
All rooms are provided with:
- private sundeck
- ceiling fans
- mini-bar
- couch
- settee
- wooden wardrobe
- hair dryer
- electric point (220V).
Diver's package
Duration of Stay
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Standard Chalet
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3D/2N
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USD 885
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5D/4N
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USD 1395
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7D/6N
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USD 1905
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.
Price quoted are all inclusives except for scuba diving
equipment.
Non diver's package
Duration
of Stay
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Standard
Chalet
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3D/2N
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USD 655
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5D/4N
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USD 935
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7D/6N
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USD
1215
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Sipadan Water Village non-diving package includes:
- · Land / Boat transfer from Tawau to Sipadan Water Village (return)
- · Chalet Accommodation on twin or triple share basis at the resort
- · All meals: freshly cooked by our chef
- · Snacks, tea, coffee, cold water served throughout the day
- · Taxes
- · Booking is advisable at least 60 days in advance. Late booking is available subject to availability
SIPADAN MABUL RESORT
Sipadan Mabul Resort is nestled in a coconut grove and
offers beautifully designed wooden air-con chalets builts next to a beautiful
strech of white sand beach.
The resort has 45 chalets with 22 stand alone chalets and 23
semi-detached. All the chalets are built with native borneo materials, have
ensuite bathroom with hot shower, air-con and mosquito screens.
Diving
Sipadan-Mabul Resort is a PADI Gold Palm Resort.
In addition to daily boat dives, SMART offers unlimited
dives in front of the Resort's jetty (inclusive of night dives).
SMART-TEC dive center offers Nitrox Air and Technical
International (TDI) Certification Courses.
The TEC center is perfect for Technical Divers diving the
waters of Mabul or Sipadan and offers full Cave Diver courses and guided dives
to Sipadan's famous turtle tomb.
A filming and underwater video center can provide underwater
videography services and courses.
SipadanMabul Resort dive centre is well equipped with over
180 aluminium tanks along with 4 Bauer compressors.
SipadanMabul Resort uses six custom built fiberglass dive
boats able to carry 10 divers each and get to any of the island dive sites in
about 15 minutes. Each boat goes out 3 times a day.
Dining
The restaurant is located under a
large open air pavillion and is used for delicious buffet style meals.
- fresh juices
- coconut drink
- sodas
- beer and wine
can be purchased at the resort
bar and jetty bar.
Buffet breakfast consists of cereal, toast, tea, coffee,
fruits, eggs, porridge and asian dishes.
Other facitilies
- swimming pool
- jacuzzi whirlpool spa
- dive centre which provides diving
- snorkelling
- ocean kayaking equipment for renS
- spa and massage services
- broadband internet access
- bar
- souvenir shop
- video services
- 24h staff on call and tour desk.
ROOM
# Honeymoon package room
The room provided with:
- air-conditioner
- king size beds
- ceiling fans
- couch
- electric point (220V)
- flyscreened windows
- ensuite bathroom with free-flowing hot and cold water
- front verandah.
Sipadan Mabul Resort
diving package includes:
- Land / Boat transfer from
Tawau to Semporna Jetty - SipadanMabul Resort (return)
- 3 boat dives per day - Mabul
- Kapalai - Sipadan
- Unlimited jetty's Mabul
House Reef diving
- Use of tanks with air,
weights and weight belt
- All meals and beverage
(excludes alcoholic, fruit juice, and carbonated soft drinks)
- Taxes
Sipadan Mabul Resort
non-diving package includes:
- Land / Boat transfer from
Tawau to Semporna Jetty - SipadanMabul Resort (return)
- All meals and beverage
(excludes fruit juice, alcoholic and carbonated soft drinks)
- Taxes
Booking is advisable
at least 60 days in advance. Late booking is available subject to availability.
ü SPECIAL HONEYMOON PACKAGES OFFER
· Body treatment session· Photography session for couple· Salsa dance training· Special candle light dinner· Water rafting· Round tour Sabah
BODY
TREATMENT
·
Aromatherapy
Body Massage – 60 MINUTES
Indulge in a luxurious aromatherapy massage and let your
senses be enveloped by the therapeutic wonders of scent therapy. Aromatherapy
works by stimulating the body’s natural healing process and relaxation response
through aroma inhalation and the absorption of essential oils into the skin.
The oil is rubbed into the epidermis in firm yet gentle
strokes, making it the perfect pamper treat for those who prefer a tender
approach. Choose from three types of pre-blended essential oils:
·
Relaxing
·
Energising
·
Muscle Relief
Custom blends of aromatherapy oils can be arranged to suit
your specific needs.
Body Massage + Head & Shoulder Massage
·
Holistic Body
& Foot – 120 MINUTES
From head-to-toe, you’ll be taken on a journey of total
relaxation with a total body massage care package. This treatment begins with a
foot scrub to smooth away dead skin cells. You will then be pampered with a
body massage treatment of your choice* for an hour.
Finally, our therapist will work an extra hour on your feet
with a Nanyang Foot Reflexology to rebalance organ functions and improve your
blood circulation. A perfect package if you want both your body and feet to be
given the due attention they deserve.
·
Harmony Body Scrub &
Wrap – 60 MINUTES
Unveil the youthful glow of your skin with an all-natural body scrub and
wrap. The body scrub will exfoliate dead skin, polish and buff your skin to
reveal a healthy sheen while the body wrap will restore deep moisture and
nourish your skin.
Traditional recipes using natural ingredients with no chemicals or
preservatives are used for this treatment, just as they have been by the local
communities for centuries.
We offer various choices of Sea Salt and Brown Sugar Scrubs or Herbal
Scrubs. After exfoliation, your body will be lathered and wrapped with the
nourishing goodness of Sabah Fresh Milk and Honey. This post-scrub wrap will
moisturise, polish, smoothen and rejuvenate your skin so that you will be silky
soft to the touch.
· Blissful Couples
-180 MINUTES
Treat
your partner and yourself to a relaxing journey of healing starting with a
Nanyang Foot Reflexology to improve blood circulation and the flow of your Qi.
Both
of you will also be pampered with Body Scrubs to reveal your natural glow,
followed by moisturising Body Wraps to nourish your skin. Finally, we’ll spend
another hour giving the lady a relaxing full-body Aromatherapy Massage, while
the man gets a tension-easing Shiatsu Massage.
This
companion treatment will be sure to leave the both of you completely
rejuvenated, in harmony with each other and in rhythm with your being.
PHOTOGRAPHY
SESSION
·
Professional photographer
·
Lower price offer for 200 film and above
·
Pictures location can be at
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Sea view diving style
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Beach view
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Others choice
SALSA DANCE TRAINING
We also provided salsa
dance class for make your holidays more meaningful. Its will make the relation
with your partner fully with romantic activities.
The dance class will
provided with :
- · Professional dance’s teacher
- · Dance custome
- · Special dance competition to join
SPECIAL CANDLE LIGHT
DINNER
Nothing else spells romance other than a candle light
dinner with your lover. You should complete your honeymoon with candle light dinner.
We are prepared all that thing for you and your
partner.
Additional special packages also provided for you:
- Romantic view
- Cello music
- Special dinner dress and coat
- Light candle
- Special main food & dessert
ROUND TOURS SABAH
v Sipadan
Dive Sites
There
a total of 12 dive sites in Sipadan Island
namely the :
West
Ridge, North Point, The Drop Off, Turtle Cavern, Barracuda Point, Coral
Gardens, Whitetip Avenue, Mid Reef, Turtle Patch, South Point, Staghorn Crest,
Lobster Lair, and the Hanging Gardens. The most popularly recommended dive
sites are the Turtle Cavern, Barracuda Point, South Point and Hanging Gardens.
ü Barracuda
Point
The Barracuda Point is located at the north Coast of Sipadan Island. Famous for its astounding vortex of barracudas (hence the name Barracuda Point), divers have also reported sightings of white tip sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, as well as the bumphead parrotfish.
The Barracuda Point is located at the north Coast of Sipadan Island. Famous for its astounding vortex of barracudas (hence the name Barracuda Point), divers have also reported sightings of white tip sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, as well as the bumphead parrotfish.
ü Turtle
Cavern
This site is famous for its population of green turtles and smaller hawksbill turtles. This cavern which lies 20 meters underwater is believed to be the final resting place of turtles. Divers are reminded to be extremely careful when exploring the caves as visibility can be drastically reduced to zero should the silt be disturbed.
This site is famous for its population of green turtles and smaller hawksbill turtles. This cavern which lies 20 meters underwater is believed to be the final resting place of turtles. Divers are reminded to be extremely careful when exploring the caves as visibility can be drastically reduced to zero should the silt be disturbed.
ü South
Point
South Point is one of the most likely sites for the rarer sharks such as the hammerheads and thresher sharks which are normally only seen around the 40-meter point. Divers are advised to be wary of the strong currents at this site.
South Point is one of the most likely sites for the rarer sharks such as the hammerheads and thresher sharks which are normally only seen around the 40-meter point. Divers are advised to be wary of the strong currents at this site.
ü Hanging
Gardens
Named after the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the topography of the Hanging Gardens consists of a 2-meter-deep reef that slopes down to a terrace at about 70 meters which subsequently plunges into an abyss. This is an excellent spot to view soft corals with dendronephthya alcyonarians in multifarious pastel colours encrusting the slope. Do keep an eye also for the diverse macro life.
Named after the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the topography of the Hanging Gardens consists of a 2-meter-deep reef that slopes down to a terrace at about 70 meters which subsequently plunges into an abyss. This is an excellent spot to view soft corals with dendronephthya alcyonarians in multifarious pastel colours encrusting the slope. Do keep an eye also for the diverse macro life.
v Borneo’s
Wildlife
Borneo’s wildlife is so unique and wonderful that a
few days are required to truly appreciate these natural treasures.
The village of Bilit is very, very small and
therefor much quieter than the nearby town of Sukau.
The day starts with a pickup from your hotel or resort before transferring by land to Sepilok Orang
Utan Rehabilitation Centre for the orang utan experience.
After lunch at the Sepilok Jungle Resort, you will transfer
to your accommodation on the banks of the Kinabatangan River.
Upon arrival the the lodge, you will check-in and enjoy
afternoon tea and refreshments.
Your first boat-cruise takes place at 4pm, during which you
will search for wildlife and bird along the river.
Return to the lodge and freshen up for dinner. After dinner,
if the weather allows, you will enjoy a 1-hour night walk in the Bilit Forest
to see nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at the lodge.
v White
Water Rafting
The Kiulu River White Water Rafting package includes:
· Rafting equipment;
·
English-speaking guide;
·
BBQ lunch;
·
insurance & certificate;
·
Kiulu River Rafting
Itinerary
v
Tun
Sakaran Marine Park
Also known as Semporna Islands Park, is a marine park
located off the east coast of the state Sabah in Malaysia, on
the island of Borneo.
Lying 20 kilometers (approximately 2-hour boat ride away)
off the Semporna mainland, The Tun Sakaran Marine Park is the largest marine
park in Sabah. At 350 square kilometers, it also has the largest concentration
of coral reefs in Malaysia.
visitors are welcome to explore the marine
park’s dive sites with their snorkels and scuba gears.
Divers have reported
many sightings of eagle rays, turtles, barracuda, bumphead parrotfish, and
plenty of nudibranchs.
There are large walls and a cornucopia of macrolife in
the Bodgaya lagoon, while the sandy areas are home to big gorgonian fans and
sea pens.
v BUKIT TENGKOROK /SKULL HILL
This archeological magnificence is a 30 minute track from
the centre of town.
Is a small forested island situated in Sandakan Bay in Sandakan, Sabah, East
Malaysia.
The island is approximately 5 hectares in size and has
prominent cliffs at its northern end. Many birds
of prey can be seen on and around Berhala, including Brahminy
Kites, Serpent Eagles and Sea Eagles.
The island has a lighthouse at
its highest point.
v
Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
Is located about 25 kilometers west of Sandakan in
the state of Sabah, East
Malaysia.Rehabilitation project for
rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations, illegal
hunting or kept as pets
v LABUK BAY PROBOSCIS MONKEY SANCTUARY
The centre of the mangrove forests of Semawang is the Labuk
Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, at this place you can see Borneo's indigenous proboscis
monkeys.
The remarkable males sport big dangling noses, reddish
flat-top hairstyles, white tails and markings, and pot bellies. The females on
the other hand, are much smaller and have up-turned noses.
Take a night tour for a chance to see wild boars, flying
squirrels, fireflies and crocodiles. The sanctuary also has a lodge with
aircondtioned twin or double rooms, family chalet and dormitaries for those who
wish to stay overnight.
The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 40km north of
Sandakan in the Sulu Sea and consists of Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan
islands.
The park is a safe haven for the endangered green and
hawksbill turtles and gives you the rare opportunity to watch turtle landings.
Selingan, the largest of the islands, houses the park's
headquarters, a turtle hatchery, tourist accommodation and basic facilities.
The other two islands
are more for conservation activities.
Turtles lay their eggs throughout the year, but the best
time to head there is between July and October when the sea is calmer.
Observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles
and releasing of baby turtles into the sea.
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