Sipadan Pom Pom Resort & Tours Sdn Bhd - Mabul & Kapalai
The team at Sipadan Pom Pom Resort & Tours Sdn Bhd are, for us, one of the most reliable ways to access the legendary Mabul and Kapalai areas. They operate from Pom Pom Island, which gives them a real edge. You’re away from the bustle of Semporna, already out in the good stuff, so your boat rides to sites like Lobster Wall or Eel Garden are noticeably shorter. We love that convenience, especially on a multi-dive day. These guys really specialise in the muck diving around Mabul. Think frogfish, mandarinfish after dusk, and tiny, colourful nudibranchs. We’ve spent hours with their guides, noses practically touching the sand, pointing out pipefish and various scorpionfish. They’re brilliant at finding the critters. While they do run trips to Sipadan, getting those permits is always competitive, so we'd suggest booking well in advance if that's a priority. For us, the real draw here is that focused attention on Mabul’s smaller wonders, coupled with the relaxed pace of staying on Pom Pom itself. It’s a great choice for divers who appreciate sharp-eyed guides and easy access to some truly unique macro photography opportunities.
- Location
- Mabul & Kapalai, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 4.593580, 118.865510
- Phone
- +60 88-484 083
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://pompomisland.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:36482]
- Address
- The Pom Pom Island Resort, Pom Pom Island, Semporna, No State, Malaysia
Dive Sites Near Sipadan Pom Pom Resort & Tours Sdn Bhd
Sipadan Pom Pom Resort & Tours Sdn Bhd provides access to 15 dive sites in Mabul & Kapalai.
- AL MALYN - 45m (wreck)
- AWAS
- BANOWATI - 10m (wreck)
- Barracuda Point
- BUNGA INDAH - 5m (wreck)
- CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS - 9m (wreck)
- Chanel
- Check Point
- Cleaning Station - 10-25m (reef)
- Coral gardens (reef)
- Coral Slope - 5-20m (reef)
- Corner Reef (reef)
- Creepy garden - 5-18m (reef)
- Crocodile Avenue
- Danawan reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Mabul & Kapalai
- Bigfin Divers Semporna - ["PADI"]
- Divers Armada Borneo Sdn Bhd - ["PADI"]
- Go Aquatic Semporna - ["PADI"]
- Mussah Poteh Holiday SDN BHD - ["PADI"]
- Nemo and Friends
- Seabunny Scubacations Sdn Bhd
- Seaventures Dive Rig SDN. BHD - ["PADI"]
- StormDive
- TB Sipadan Carib Dive Center - ["PADI"]
- The Buwan Dive Resort - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in Mabul & Kapalai
Home to 127 recorded species including 77 reef fish, 28 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 3 clams & mussels, 2 other.
Notable Marine Life
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Thin birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix) - Hard Corals
- halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Staghorn coral (Acropora aculeus) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora caroliniana) - Hard Corals
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- Staghorn coral (Acropora longicyathus) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora humilis) - Hard Corals
- Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis) - Hard Corals