Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd. - Sipadan

The team at Diverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd. are our pick for anyone serious about diving Sipadan, especially if you’re looking to go beyond just fun dives. We love that they’re a PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre, which means their whole operation is run with a level of professionalism and safety you can really feel. This isn't just a place to tick off your Sipadan permit, it's where you go to actually refine your skills, maybe even take that next step into Divemaster or instructor training. What sets them apart, for us, is their deep-seated knowledge of the local currents and the subtle shifts in marine life around Sipadan and the surrounding islands. They really understand how to time a dive to catch those massive schools of barracuda circling, or to find the best spots for reef sharks patrolling the drop-offs. We appreciate their focus on smaller groups too; it means less fin-kicking chaos and more actual diving, letting you soak in the sheer scale of the place. If you're looking to combine Sipadan's legendary sites with some serious skill development, or simply prefer a dive operation that feels genuinely invested in your experience, Diverse Borneo is an excellent choice.

Location: Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 5.989949, 116.079155
Phone: +60 88 299 262
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website: https://www.diverse-borneo.com/
Certification Agencies: PADI
Courses: PADI courses, PADI Instructor Development
Address: 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