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Tour Code: OV-SB10
Minimum Travellers: 2 Pax
Tour duration: Day Trip
Explore the enchanting dive destinations around Semporna, a town that may lack glamour but serves as the gateway to some of the world’s top dive spots. Be ready to be mesmerized by the islands surrounding Semporna, each offering a distinct charm and rich underwater experiences.
Mataking, Timba-Timba, and Pom Pom Islands
Mataking Island: A tropical haven with pristine beaches and vibrant marine life. Divers can explore diverse coral formations and encounter reef sharks, turtles, and an array of reef fish.
Timba-Timba Island: A secluded gem known for tranquil diving. The underwater landscape features stunning coral reefs, providing a habitat for diverse marine species away from the crowds.
Pom Pom Island: Nestled in the Celebes Sea, Pom Pom is celebrated for its clear waters and macro photography opportunities. Seahorses, pipefish, and graceful sea turtles thrive in this underwater paradise.
Sibuan, Matabuan, and Bohey Dulang Islands
Sibuan Island: Dubbed “Battleship Island,” Sibuan offers palm-fringed beaches and a unique blend of sea gypsy culture. Underwater, vibrant marine life includes frogfish, turtles, and diverse reef inhabitants.
Matabuan Island: A hidden gem with a stunning underwater landscape and rare black coral. Divers can explore a seldom-visited dive site with unique marine encounters.
Bohey Dulang Island: Surrounded by azure waters, Bohey Dulang boasts panoramic views and diverse marine ecosystems. The island invites exploration both above and below the water’s surface.
Diving in Mabul and Kapalai
Mabul Island: A diving hotspot with captivating marine life, including green turtles, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other underwater wonders just minutes from the shore.
Kapalai Island: A sandbar with a luxury resort, Kapalai is a macro paradise. Nudibranchs, mandarinfish love dances at sunset, and other unique critters make this a haven for underwater photography.
Indulge in the allure of these island clusters off Semporna, where every destination promises a tapestry of natural wonders and unforgettable underwater encounters.
Snorkeling
Price Rate: RM 450
Tour duration: Day Trip
8:00 am – Meet at Semporna Jetty & welcoming brief from our team and boat departure to the islands (as according to the schedule above)
9:00 am – First snorkel out.
10:00 am – Break for a Free at leisure.
10:30 am – Second snorkel out.
12:30 pm – Hope on the boat and proceed to the respective island for lunch. (Only route 2 will lunch out on the boat) Later on, continue swimming and snorkeling or simply just lazing around the island.
2:00 pm – Third snorkel out.
3:00 pm – Rinse off and change. Getting ready to go back to the Semporna jetty
Meals Set Lunch
Diving
Price Rate: RM 850
Tour duration: Day Trip
8:00 am – Meet at Semporna Jetty & welcoming brief from our team and boat departure to the islands (as according to the schedule above)
9:00 am – Diving safety briefing, before going out for a dive.
10:00 am – Break for a Free at leisure.
10:30 am – Second dive out.
12:30 pm – Hope on the boat and proceed to the respective island for lunch. (Only route 2 will lunch out on the boat) Later on, continue swimming and snorkeling or simply just lazing around the island.
2:00 pm – Third dive out.
3:00 pm – Rinse off and change. Getting ready to go back to the Semporna jetty
Meals Set Lunch
Meet up at at the Semporna jetty or your hotel in Semporna town. Your specific route will depend on your pre-booked trip. Set sail on a boat to the islands, spending the day snorkeling or diving amid the stunning tropical surroundings. Return to the mainland in the late afternoon.
Route 1: Semporna – Mabul & Kapalai Islands
Route 2: Semporna – Mataking, Pom-Pom & Timba timba Islands
Route 3: Semporna – Sibuan, Matabuan, and Bohey Dulang Islands
Route 4: Semporna – Sipadan Island (Advance booking for Sipadan permit and only for Advance Divers)
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