Pulau Sipidan is known worldwide as one of the most unique locations in all of Southeast Asia. The waters here offer some of the most infamous and magical diving spots in the world, as the water is an unforgettable indigo blue color. The array of tropical fish and the dark, deep waters helped Sipadan become the Best Beach Dive in the World in 1993. It really doesn’t get that much better for divers.
The waters boast some of the most awe-inspiring marine life and even a ten minute dive into the water can get you up close and personal with thousands of reef fish and coral so bright and colourful you would think you had become part of a painting. Take the time and stick in Sipadan for a while and you can tour areas such as Barracuda Point, the Hanging Gardens and the Turtle Cavern. What is even better is the fact that so many professional diving companies in Sipadan offer full packages that include dive equipment, food, accommodation, and provides an experience you will never forget.
Sipadan is home to some of the rarest diving scenes in the world over. You can dive down and watch hawksbill turtles nest, green turtles mate, and sit back and watch massive schools of barracuda swim by and monstrous trevally swirl overhead.
No scuba diver can feel complete without at least one trip to Sipadan in Malaysia. However, snorkelers should not feel left out either as there are a number of wonderful reef spots that offer some dazzling sites as well. There are more than a few operators that will give snorkelers a round trip package to the island and show them the best spots.
Unfortunately for tourists, the island of Sipadan has been shut down in order to preserve its natural beauty and wildlife. Diving is of course still permitted and day trips run out of the town of Semporna. Your best bet if you plan to stay in the area for a few days is to head to one of the nearby islands instead. You can find high end resorts and affordable hotels on the islands of Kapalai and Mabul which are both less than 30 minutes from Sipadan.
If you plan a Malaysia vacation to Sipadan then you are most likely an avid diver, but the nearby Mabul Island also offers a lot for vacationers. The island is an eclectic blend of local communities, fishers, and spots that have sprung up thanks to tourism. This is one destination where you will have to plan far in advance in order to visit as it is almost impossible to find open spaces in the hotels or for the dive packages.
Sipadan is in fact one of the most popular dive spots in the entire world, so there is no doubt you will not be the only one looking to book that perfect, dive vacation in Malaysia. You may even want to consider booking now in order to get the very best spot on one of the very best vacations in the world.
