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Updated June 2004 valid
till 31 Dec 2004
NB - NB - NB!
The
Malaysian State Government has announced that effective from 1st January
2005 all Sipadan operators have to move out from the island. The
Government will take steps to protect and conserve the island of Sipadan. However
the Government will allow day trippers to dive around the island
As
such Pulau Sipadan Resort wishes to inform that effective from 1st
January 2005 the resort at Sipadan island will
cease operation.
However we wish to inform you that we have Kapalai Resort, which is only
15 mins away from Sipadan by boat. We will conduct the 2 morning dives
around Sipadan and back to Kapalai for lunch. The 3rd afternoon dive
will be a choice of diving around Kapalai or Mabul.
This
is YOUR LAST CHANCE to experience this “Jewel” … BOOK NOW!
 Pulau
Sipidan:
off the North Eastern coast of
Borneo lies this tiny jewel of an island, with a marine
ecosystem so perfect and unique that it is world renowned as arguably, one
of the best dive spots in the world. This world renowned island offers a combination
of magnificent wall and drift diving.
Unique, as the only oceanic island in
Malaysia, Pulau Sipadan rises as a pristine coral sea mount, 650 meters
from the floor of the Sulawesi sea. The ocean teems with a wide range of
rare marine species, some of which are totally endemic to the Island. The
Island's dense primary jungle remains largely unspoiled by the presence of
man, and is populated by the harmless monitor lizard and rare coconut
crab.
Diving :
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One of the best dive spots in the world !!
Green and Hawksbill turtles are regular
inhabitants of the island, coming ashore in season to lay their eggs on
the pristine beaches of Sipadan. Swim with shoals of barracuda, parrot
fish, clown fish and the spectacular zebra lion fish.
The Pulau Sipadan Resort provides 3 boat dives daily and
unlimited beach dives just in front of the resort.
There is a fleet of custom built fiberglass dive boats powered by twin
outboard engines to cater for your daily dives. Each boat is manned
by a boatman & divemaster. There is an adequate supply of aluminum,
3000 psi/80 cuft tanks fitted with American style 'K' valves and 4
units of Bauer Compressors to provide a smooth supply of tanks. The
resort supplies weights and tanks. Other diving equipment is available for
rent at reasonable prices. |
Accommodation :
In order to preserve the island's fragile
ecosystem, traditional huts made from bilian shingle roofs and nibong
walls brought to the island from the mainland provide guests with simple
and authentic accommodation.
Bungalow accommodation on a Twin Share basis unless a single supplement
is paid. The Bungalows are equipped with built in beds & bedding,
towels, mosquito nets, ceiling fan, and electrical light with 220v power
points. Chalets feature hot showers.
The traditional sundeck and dinning area has been constructed to extend
out onto the beach from the shade of the jungle tree line. This provides
alternatives for sun worshippers, makes it ideal for tea, meals, drinks,
and discussions of the day's dives.
Meals are served in the double story spacious recreation/dinning hall.
There is a boundless flow of coffee and tea on the house while
carbonated drinks and beer can be purchased at the bar. There is also a
small shop which sells a range of T-shirts, films, batteries and
toiletries.
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Kapalai Dive
Resort is in fact a water
village. It is built on a sand bar only 15 minutes from Sipadan Island.
The sand bar was many years ago the island of Kapalai. It is on what is
known as the Ligitan Reefs, a very extensive stretch bordering the deep
and vast Celebes Seas.
Innovative in concept - a chain of roomy and well-equipped chalets with
private bathrooms linked by long wooden walkways, centered around the
open restaurant cum sundeck and the customary dive center - the Kapalai
Dive Resort
has been built on a shallow but
surprisingly wide sandbank.
Diving :
The underwater scene is
completely different compared to Sipadan. It is a macro-world of great
interest, featuring rare subjects ranging from mandarin fish, dragonets,
fire gobies, partner & sleeper gobies, wasp or leaf fish, gurnards, the
strange "little dragonfish" or seamoth, the tame crocodile fish, giant
frogfish of different colors, eels, rays and much, much more.
This is a truly magnificent macro-world where interesting and rare
subjects need to be located by the discerning diver, where you can see
things others cannot. It is a place where your skills at spotting small
and well camouflaged oddities are to be well rewarded. A divers
paradise!!!!
Kapalai Resort is only
15 minutes away from Sipadan by boat. We will conduct the 2 morning
dives around Sipadan and back to Kapalai for lunch. The 3rd afternoon
dive will be a choice of diving around Kapalai or Mabul.
Accommodation:
Above water, it is a
totally different world. All structures are erected on water and the
guest is able to really enjoy the serenity and peace of the unique
resort anytime of the day, especially early morning and sunset.
Even from above the water, the guest is able to observe the antics of
the squids, or the never ending raids of the needlefish and halfbeaks
into shoals of silversides and anchovies.
For those who just want to relax and rest between the dives may take
advantage of the cleverly thought-out balconies of the bungalows, which
offer the total privacy so much sought out by the lovers of
sunbathing.
A truly unique place
and unforgettable experience. We offer our well-appointed twin sharing
chalets with extra-hot baths and western sundeck.
Meals are served in
the terraced, open central structure, while a big western sundeck allows
divers to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat with a background
of fabulous tropical sunsets.
How to get there :
JNB
- Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu – Tawau - Kuala Lumpur - JNB
on Malaysian Airlines
Costs :
SIPADAN / KAPALAI Combination:
Day/Nights
Per person sharing, Excl. Flights
3 /
2 R 2 800
4 /
3 R 3 780
5 /
4 R 4 830
6 /
5 R 5 880
7 /
6 R 6 930 …
“Special” (R 6 370)
Extension
Night R 1 050
LESS 20% OFF FOR
NON DIVER
* Meet and land
transfer from Tawau Airport to our private jetty at Semporna ( 85 mins )
& return transfer.
* Boat transfer
to Kapalai/Sipadan.
* Accommodation
on a sharing basis on the resort.
* 3 boat dives
daily except on arrival and departure days and unlimited dives in front
of resort.
* Fresh food
cooked by chinese chef on buffet style.
* Afternoon
snacks served after 3rd dive, tea/coffee, cold water and cordial served
thru out the day.
* Tanks, weight and
belt are provided.
* Night dives with
a buddy are included if you are an advanced diver.
CLICK
HERE to read about Daniela's dive trip to this island!
Click
Here for more about Mabul
Click
Here for more about Kapalai
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