Darvel Lagoon Hampilan - Sipadan

Darvel Lagoon Hampilan is a solid choice for divers primarily focused on getting to Sipadan. They operate with a straightforward approach, prioritising access to those coveted Sipadan permits. If you're looking for an efficient base purely to maximise your dives around the island and don't need extensive course offerings or luxury amenities, they fit the bill. It's about getting wet in the best spots, plain and simple.

Location
Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
4.660245, 118.280050
Address
Jalan Kampung Hampilan, Kampung Hampilan, 91207

Dive Sites Near Darvel Lagoon Hampilan

Darvel Lagoon Hampilan provides access to 15 dive sites in Sipadan.

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

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