Sipadan

Sipadan & Mabul Islands, Malaysia Sipadan Island Park

5.0 (1 review)

Advanced

World-famous oceanic island with massive biodiversity and dramatic walls.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is Sipadan, a unique oceanic island located in Malaysia. Rising 600 meters (2,000 feet) from the seabed, it’s situated off the east coast of Sabah. The island's formation is remarkable – it developed over thousands of years through the growth of living corals on top of an extinct volcanic cone. Sipadan offers exceptional diving opportunities due to its diverse marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. It is known for incredible visibility, allowing divers to explore vibrant coral reefs and a wide array of fish species. The island’s location within the Celebes Sea contributes to an abundance of marine biodiversity.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness World Famous

Plan Your Visit

wall divedrift divecoral reefsharkturtlewide angleadvanced onlystrong currents

Marine Life

schooling barracudabig-eye trevally (jackfish)green turtlehawksbill turtlewhitetip reef sharkgrey reef sharkbumphead parrotfishmanta rayeagle rayhealthy hard and soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Features deep walls, potential for very strong currents, and is best suited for experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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