Sipadan & Mabul
Protected Area
Sipadan Island Park
Why dive here
With 119+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks, pygmy seahorses and sea turtles - Sipadan & Mabul offers some of Mabul & Kapalai's richest wall diving.
Sipadan’s reputation for big fish action is well-earned. We regularly see grey reef sharks, barracuda tornados, and bumphead parrotfish schools, particularly along the wall. Mabul, by contrast, is a macro haven; think frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs on sandy slopes and jetties. It’s a classic combo: Sipadan for the adrenaline, Mabul for the slow hunt.
Typical Sipadan & Mabul Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sipadan & Mabul
Dive shops near Sipadan & Mabul
Seaventures Dive Rig SDN. BHD
Uncle Chang's Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge
The Buwan Dive Resort
Bigfin Divers Semporna
TB Sipadan Carib Dive Center
Nemo and Friends
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