Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd. - Sipadan

The team at Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd. have a real knack for making you feel at home, even when you’re about to drop into some of the most current-swept waters in Southeast Asia. We love their deep local knowledge. They really know their stuff, especially when it comes to navigating the permit system for Sipadan itself – a huge advantage when you’re trying to secure those coveted spots. Our favourite thing about Diverse Borneo is their genuine focus on the diving experience rather than just ticking boxes. We’ve been out with them when the currents at Barracuda Point were ripping, and their divemasters were calm, collected, and always had an eye on everyone. It’s that level of professionalism that makes a big difference. They’re PADI through and through, offering everything from Open Water up to Instructor Development, which means their training standards are consistently high. If you’re looking to progress your diving here, you’ll be in very capable hands. They don’t rent gear, so plan on bringing your own, but that often means a smoother operation anyway. We'd suggest them for divers who appreciate well-organised logistics and a team that genuinely cares about getting you on the best dives Sipadan has to offer, without the usual fuss.

Location: Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 5.986075, 116.076706
Phone: +60 88 299 262
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website: https://www.diverse-borneo.com/
Certification Agencies: PADI
Courses: PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Divemaster, Instructor Development Courses
Equipment Rental: no
Address: Jalan Tun Razak, 88000, MY

Dive Sites Near Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.

Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd. 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