Minimum Diver Qualification – Open Water Diver or equivalent

Non-divers/snorkellers are welcome – however please research the location, shopping, land tours etc are not available here – snorkelling, kayaking & standup paddleboards are available for water babies.

A week in an amazing over-water bungalow next door to the famous (and restricted access) – Sipadan

Diving the amazing Sipadan can be challenging as Malaysia has restricted access to a certain number of visitors each day/week/month/year to ensure the ongoing health & vitality of their amazing reefs.

We are setting up a week on the close by Kapalai Dive Resort and opting for a days diving in the closed Sipadan reef area, and the rest on local reefs – which are also amazing!

The bungalows are twin or double share, private, overwater structures with your own water access from your room.

Meals at Kapalai are all included in the tariff as there are no local shops or restaurants to visit close by on this coral cay!

Part 1 – Lets spend a week above and in the azure waters of Kapalai.

INCLUDES:

  • Flights ex Sydney to Tawau via Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian Airlines
  • Australian Airport fees & Departure taxes
  • Vehicle and Ferry Transfers from Tawau to Kapalai Resort
  • 6 nights Twin or Double Share accommodation with ensuite in private overwater bungalow – Kapalai Resort
  • 3 Meals daily whilst on Kapalai Resort
  • Tea, Coffee, Cordial & Water on Kapalai Resort

Divers Package –

  • 15 Boat Dives (5 x Triple Dive Day) – Kapalai, Mabul & Sipadan**(see note)
  • Tanks, Weights & Dive Guide services for Boat Dives
  • Unlimited Shore Dives(unguided) including Night Dives

(**Minimum 1 day permit to dive the exclusive Sapah Parks/Sipadan Island Park – limited permits per day for this amazing area for ecosystem protection)

Non-Divers Package –

  • Afternoon Snacks at Restaurant
  • Unlimited Snorkelling around Resort

Part 2 – pack the dive gear away and tie your shoes – lets go adventuring!!

  • Ferry, Vehicle and Airline Transfers from Kapalai Resort to Sandakan
  • 2 nights Twin or Double Share accommodation at Bilit Adventure Lodge
  • Guided Jungle Walk (Day)
  • Guided Nocturnal Walk (Night)
  • Orangutan Sanctuary visit
  • Sunbear Conservation Centre visit
  • Bilit River Cruise
  • High Tea
  • Sunset Wildlife Spotting Cruise
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 x Lunches & Dinners at Bilit Adventure Lodge
  • Sandakan War Memorial visit
  • Flights ex Sandakan to Sydney with Malaysian Airlines
  • Bilit Adventure Lodge
  • Bilit Adventure Lodge
  • Bilit Adventure Lodge – Twin
  • Bilit Adventure Lodge – Double
  • Orangutan Sanctuary
  • Sunbear Centre

Scuba Safari or Snorkel Safari – both are welcome!
Its going to be an amazing week!

8 Bungalows only!

FOR DIVERS – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
– Advanced Open Water Diver with 20 logged dives*

(Advanced & 20 logged dives not essential for the whole trip, however Sabah Parks access does require this as minimum for access to allow a diver a Sipadan Dive Permit)

Our paradise for the week – a village atop the sea.

Adventurers Booked:

Single, Twin Share or Double per bungalow. (Non-divers are also welcome of course!)

— Confirmed Bookings: —–

  • Bungalow 1 – Lynn B
  • Bungalow 2 – Jane H
  • Bungalow 3 – Tony J & Sonia J
  • Bungalow 4 – Mandy B & Ben H
  • Bungalow 5 – Glenn M & [twin share available]
  • Bungalow 6 – Belinda A & Amanda A
  • Bungalow 7 – Mark B & Kylie R
  • Bungalow 8 – Emma W & Di D

To reserve your spot – complete the booking form on the link below and place your $800 deposit.

Booking Link – Borneo, Malaysia 2025