TRINITARIA - Sipadan

Trinitaria. We know what you're thinking, a wreck at Sipadan? Most people flock here for the pelagics and the coral walls. And yes, those are absolutely fantastic, but for something a little different, the Trinitaria offers a solid diversion. This isn't some ancient galleon, it's a carrier vessel, scuttled back in '89, but she’s certainly settled in nicely. The wreck itself sits in 18 metres, which means plenty of bottom time, and the sheer scale of the thing is impressive at 110 metres long. You can swim over the cargo holds, poke around the bridge area, and really get a sense of her working life. Our favourite part? The way the light filters through the superstructure, creating these shafts that illuminate schools of barracuda circling the mast. We’ve seen giant groupers lurking in the shadows, and a resident population of batfish seem to greet you at the bow. It’s a completely different vibe from the usual Sipadan drift, a quieter, more reflective dive, perfect for those days when the currents are a bit spicy on the walls, or you just fancy a change of pace from turtles and sharks.

Location
Sipadan, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
6.989000, 116.841160
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
18m

Marine Protected Area: Tun Mustapha Park

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Sipadan

Nearest Dive Centres to TRINITARIA

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for TRINITARIA

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