Borneo Dive Network - Sipadan

Borneo Dive Network is a solid choice for divers heading to Sipadan. They operate daily trips to the famous wall, as well as nearby Mabul and Kapalai, focusing on the big fish action and reef dives the area is known for. If you’re looking for a straightforward operator to get you to the sites efficiently, they're a good fit. Ideal for certified divers keen to maximise their time in the water.

Location: Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 4.399366, 113.986210
Phone: 085-427 751,085-417 751
Website: https://borneodivenetwork.com/
Equipment Rental: no
Address: Jalan Pala, Miri, 98000
Languages: English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia

Dive Sites Near Borneo Dive Network

Borneo Dive Network 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