Bigfin Divers - Sipadan

The team at Bigfin Divers are our pick if you’re heading to Sipadan and want a focused, almost old-school dive trip. They’re PADI 5 Star, but it’s their low-key, professional vibe that we love. You’ll find them tucked away from the main bustle, and that seclusion is a big part of their charm. This isn’t a party resort; think early mornings, solid dive briefings, and evenings spent chatting about the day’s sightings over a quiet meal. We’d suggest Bigfin for divers who really want to maximise their time underwater, especially those looking to log serious bottom time around Sipadan’s iconic sites. Their boats are efficient, getting you out to sites like Barracuda Point or Turtle Cavern before the bulk of the crowds arrive. We still remember the sheer scale of the barracuda tornado we drifted through one morning with them, the current pulling us gently along as the silver wall swirled around us. If you’re serious about your diving and appreciate a calm, dedicated operation, Bigfin Divers hits the mark.

Location: Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 6.357503, 116.313760
Phone: +60 12-389 0424
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bigfindivers.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:26481]
Address: Pantai Merakit, Kota Belud Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, No State, Malaysia

Dive Sites Near Bigfin Divers

Bigfin Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Sipadan.

AH KONG TONGUE - 19m
Ah Long Rock - 18m
Alternative Reef (reef)
American Wreck (wreck)
Arthur Reef, Sapi Island (reef)
Asmarqa Point
Australian Wreck (wreck)
Bakkungan Kecil
Barracuda Point (reef)
Barracuda Point (drift)
Barracuda Point Udar Besar - 18m (drift)
Blue Water Wreck - 15-30m (wreck)
BUNGA LAWAS - 50m (wreck)
Centre Point
China Town

Other Dive Centres in Sipadan

Best Time to Dive in Sipadan

The warmest water temperatures in Sipadan occur in August, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 28.5°C
February: 28.3°C
March: 28.9°C
April: 29.7°C
May: 30.3°C
June: 30.3°C
July: 30.2°C
August: 30.6°C
September: 30.5°C
October: 30.4°C
November: 30.0°C
December: 29.3°C

Marine Life in Sipadan

Home to 147 recorded species including 111 reef fish, 11 sea snails & nudibranchs, 9 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 4 hard corals.

Notable Marine Life

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Small-eyed Squirrelfish (Myripristis murdjan) - Reef Fish
Hound Needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) - Reef Fish
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Staghorn coral (Acropora millepora) - Hard Corals
Crazy Fish (Butis butis) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora tenuis) - Hard Corals
Herring Scad (Alepes vari) - Reef Fish
Branch coral (Acropora florida) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for Sipadan

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 12 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories