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Mabul and Kapalai","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Update Oct 2023 - The nearby island of \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cstrong>Sipadan will be closed for the month of November every year in order to give the reefs and marine life a respite from dive tourism\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>Mabul and Kapalai can be summed up in one word - ‘muck’! At Mabul Island and Kapalai, diving is all about diversity and interesting critters, rather than great visibility and big fish. Although there are some interesting reefs, they are not a patch on those of Sipadan nearby. But the mix of different habitats around Mabul and Kapalai means a great diversity of life and these islands have become well known for unusual species and ‘muck’ critters. There are even artificial reefs around Mabul and Kapalai that have attracted a great deal of life - including giant groupers for those that need their big fish fix!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A typical dive on Mabul or Kapalai might mean hunting for leaf scorpionfish, frogfish, ribbon eels, different crustaceans and ghost pipefish. Blue ring octopus are also commonly found here. The sheltered sandy bays are home to more sought after ‘muck’ critters including the elusive mimic octopus, Ambon scorpionfish, frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, sea horses and some unusual nudibranchs. Wherever you dive, you will encounter amazing numbers of reef fish, schooling snappers and goatfish, sting rays and gobies in the sand, anemones in the shallows with their resident ‘Nemos’, and - this being Sabah - passing turtles.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Muck diving and reefs","Beginner upwards","All year","5 - 35m","5 - 25m","26 - 29c",[359,363,366,369],{"type":360,"tabTitle":361,"tabContent":362},"richtext","About Mabul and Kapalai","\u003Cp>Mabul Island and the sandbar of Kapalai lie in shallow water close to the edge of the Celebes Sea, just under an hour from Semporna by boat. Mabul is your typical tropical island with shallow fringing reefs, beaches of sand and coral rubble, coconut palms and pandanan trees and several small villages. The island is also home to several dive resorts and a converted accommodation rig - Seaventures - anchored to the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just 10 minutes away by boat, Kapalai is an isolated sandbar on the sheltered northern side of a large reef. Many years ago, the island had palm trees and other vegetation but shifting sands and storm erosion washed away the plants, leaving a bare stretch of sand. The sandbar is now home to a stunning resort built across the shallow lagoon along the edge of the reef - the ultimate in isolated luxury!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":360,"tabTitle":364,"tabContent":365},"How to get to Mabul","\u003Cp>Mabul Island is just an hour by boat from the nearby port of Semporna. International visitors flying into Sabah normally arrive at Kota Kinabalu, the state’s main international airport. You can then transfer onto another flight to Tawau, or overnight in KK before catching a morning flight the next day. Once in Tawau, buses transfer guests to Semporna, then onwards to Mabul by boat. To make life easier, all of the resorts in the area offer return transfers between the resorts and Tawau airport.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":360,"tabTitle":367,"tabContent":368},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>The first resorts on Mabul and Kapalai were developed during the early days of Sipadan’s fame and planned as alternative accommodation for those wanting to dive Sipadan. However, with the rise of ‘muck’ diving, it was soon discovered that the diving around Mabul and Kapalai were reason enough to come and stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, there is a great range of options for visitors - from budget style lodges, converted platforms and luxury resorts - and all have access to the fantastic diving on the local reefs, and at Sipadan. Guests can easily book a Mabul diving package that matches their budget.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":360,"tabTitle":370,"tabContent":371},"Seasons and weather","\u003Cp>The weather and seasons are typical of Sabah’s east coast. The islands can experience some rough and stormy weather during the wet season between November and March, especially January, and in August can also experience the effects of typhoons in the Philippines. The best times to visit are normally at the end of the wet season in April and May and the end of the dry season in September and October. However, weather conditions and seasons have become a little more unpredictable in recent years and, this being a tropical area, it can rain at any time of year!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dive conditions on Mabul and Kapalai are not as good as at Sipadan, but when your head is down in the corals hunting for critters, the visibility does not matter so much. Visibility averages 10-15m, and can drop to 5m when the weather and waves are bad, or increase to 20-25m on a good day. Water temperatures are normally 26 - 29C.\u003C\u002Fp>","Year round, best April to June, September to November.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Incredible 'muck' diving with plenty of critters\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Perfect base to explore Sipadan\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Year round diving\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Great for beginners as well as more experienced divers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[375,378],{"type":376,"linkUrl":377},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":379,"bannerId":380,"banner":381},"downloadGuide","2023-dive-guide",{"bannerId":380,"bannerTitle":382,"zohoLinkId":383,"bannerBodyText":384,"bannerCTAText":385,"bannerCTALink":386,"bannerBackground":387,"downloadGuideText":388,"downloadGuideUrl":389},"2023 Dive Guide","4308641000062709007","\u003Cp>Need some inspiration for your next diving holiday? Download this FREE month-by-month guide to ZuBlu's top diving destinations in 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002F2023-dive-guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FGuides\u002F2023-Dive-Guide-Cover.png","Free guide to diving in 2023","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fdiving-to-inspire-you-in-2023",[391,405,419],{"type":160,"id":392,"url":393,"slug":394,"title":395,"code":396,"subtitle":397,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":398,"introduction":399,"banner":400,"cardPortrait":401,"status":171,"parent":402},"355","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmalaysia\u002Fsabah\u002Fsipadan","sipadan","Sipadan Island","MAL_SIP","Sipadan is home to Malaysia's finest diving - encounter schools of barracuda and jackfish, dive with sharks, bumphead parrotfish and remarkable turtles","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>World class diving and the best dive sites in Malaysia\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Jacque Cousteau’s ‘Untouched piece of art’ of the Celebes Sea\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Drift along dramatic walls, or visit the notorious ‘Turtle Tomb’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Meet the resident bumphead parrotfish on a dawn dive\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Sipadan‘s diving can rightly claim to be the best in Asia - no other destination can offer such an incredible variety of exhilarating underwater experiences. The island’s top dive sites feature dramatic coral walls, friendly turtles and reef sharks, huge schools of barracuda and jackfish, and even the possibility of encountering manta rays and hammerheads. It's no wonder that divers travel here from around the world hoping for that magical Sipadan Island scuba diving experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FSipadan\u002FSipadan-Sabah-Malaysia-Diving-Drop-Off.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FSipadan\u002FSipadan-Sabah-Scuba-Diving-portrait.jpg",[403,404],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":191,"slug":192,"title":193,"code":194,"subtitle":27,"tagline":195,"overviewHighlight":196,"overviewText":197,"shortHighlight":198,"introduction":199,"banner":200,"cardPortrait":201,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":406,"url":407,"slug":408,"title":409,"code":410,"subtitle":411,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":412,"introduction":413,"banner":414,"cardPortrait":415,"status":171,"parent":416},"9005","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmalaysia\u002Fsabah\u002Flayang-layang","layang-layang","Layang Layang","MAL_LAY","Dive with schools of hammerhead sharks and explore the dramatic coral walls surrounding this pristine atoll in the South China Sea","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive with schools of hammerhead sharks and other big species\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Experience authentic frontier diving in a remote location\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore beautiful reefs in spectacular 50-metre visibility\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Located 300-kilometres off the coast of Borneo and surrounded by crystal clear waters, Layang Layang is the epitome of frontier diving – awe-inspiring reefs, untouched coral gardens, schools of hammerhead sharks and a kaleidoscope of other marine life awaits any adventurous diver willing to make the journey.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FLayang-Layang\u002FLayang-Layang-Sabah-Malaysia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FLayang-Layang\u002FLayang-Layang-Sabah-Malaysia-Portrait.jpg",[417,418],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":191,"slug":192,"title":193,"code":194,"subtitle":27,"tagline":195,"overviewHighlight":196,"overviewText":197,"shortHighlight":198,"introduction":199,"banner":200,"cardPortrait":201,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":420,"url":421,"slug":422,"title":423,"code":424,"subtitle":425,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":426,"introduction":427,"banner":428,"cardPortrait":429,"status":171,"parent":430},"889","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fkalimantan\u002Fderawan-sangalaki-maratua","derawan-sangalaki-maratua","Derawan, Sangalaki and Maratua","IND_DER","The Derawan Islands are Borneo’s newest dive frontier, offering everything from muck to mantas and an outstanding year-round diving season.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Snorkel and dive with manta rays at Sangalaki\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive Maratua’s channel with a huge school of barracuda\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the unique ‘Jellyfish Lake’ at Kakaban\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter leopard sharks, whale sharks and even thresher sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Running parallel to Kalimantan’s northern coast, the Derawan Islands boast some of the best frontier diving in Asia. The effort required to get to these remote reefs and atolls, means that the Derawan Islands have remained ‘under the radar’ for many divers. But, for those willing to make the long journey, Derawan, Sanagalaki and Maratua offer incredible diving experiences. Whale sharks, turtles, manta rays and huge schools of fish are all on the cards, not to mention the world-class muck diving!","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-Banner_2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FKalimantan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan\u002FSangalaki-Derawan-Maratua-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[431,438],{"type":174,"id":432,"url":433,"slug":434,"title":435,"code":436,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":437},"888","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fkalimantan","kalimantan","Kalimantan","IND_KAL","disabled",{"type":189,"id":439,"url":31,"slug":440,"title":30,"code":441,"subtitle":442,"tagline":443,"overviewHighlight":444,"overviewText":445,"shortHighlight":446,"introduction":447,"banner":448,"cardPortrait":449,"status":171},"139","indonesia","ID","Home to the world’s most exciting diving at the heart of the Coral Triangle","Dive the most biodiverse seas on earth, home to pristine coral reefs, manta rays, whale sharks and spectacular species, in the heart of the coral triangle.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive with manta rays, sharks, and the seldom-seen mola mola\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Stunning Coral Triangle biodiversity with thousands of species on display \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore remote diving destinations, visited by just a few intrepid guests each year \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for spectacular species in the best muck diving destinations on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive from a traditional phinisi, or find your perfect beachfront resort\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>The island nation of Indonesia straddles the equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans at the heart of the Coral Triangle - the epicentre of our planet’s marine biodiversity. Indonesia is without a doubt one of the world’s most incredible destinations for adventure, both above and below the waves. With over 17,000 islands waiting to be explored, you’ll never run out of things to see and do in this sprawling archipelago. Indonesia is home to an exotic blend of cultures, party hotspots and islands so remote that only a few visitors grace their shores each year. Plus, rumbling volcanic peaks, emerald green rice paddies, and impenetrable jungles dating back millions of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For scuba divers, Indonesia offers even more unbeatable experiences. Nowhere else on earth can visitors experience such a range of spectacular diving - from encounters with massive whale sharks, mola mola, and oceanic manta rays, to muck dives with spectacular octopus and the exceedingly rare psychedelic frogfish. Not to mention a staggering variety of landscapes from dizzying drop-offs and towering pinnacles, to kaleidoscopic fringing coral reefs, and silt and rubble slopes of black volcanic sand. With so much to see and do in this stunning underwater world, you’re nearly guaranteed the trip of a lifetime - no matter where or when you decide to visit!\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>With its backdrop of volcanoes, jungles, verdant rice fields and palm-fringed beaches, this island nation is for most divers, their dream destination.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Encounter manta rays, sharks and schooling fish in Komodo, West Papua, Bali and the Banda Sea\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the rich macro sites of Sulawesi, Ambon, Alor, Komodo and Bali\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Drift over some of the worlds finest reefs in West Papua, Sulawesi and the Banda Sea\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Watch Mola Mola being cleaned in Bali - the only place in the world where sightings are guaranteed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with whale sharks in West Papua or Kalimantan\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the rich cultures that make Indonesia such an extraordinary country\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The island nation of Indonesia straddles the equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and lies at the heart of the ‘Coral Triangle’ - the epicentre of the world’s marine biodiversity. Nowhere on earth can visitors experience such a range of spectacular diving - from encounters with huge whale sharks and oceanic manta rays, to muck dives with beautiful Rhinopias and the exceedingly rare psychedelic frogfish.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FGeneral\u002FKomodo-Padar-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FGeneral\u002FKomodo-Padar-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[451,469,481,493],{"id":452,"title":453,"slug":454,"url":455,"entryType":456,"introduction":457,"supplier_thumbnail":458,"destination":459,"packageStartingPrice":460,"rating":461,"reviewImage":462,"reviewLink":463,"reviewName":464,"totalReview":465,"odysseyReview":466},"672","Scuba Junkie Sipadan","scuba-junkie-sipadan","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmalaysia\u002Fscuba-junkie-sipadan","newResort","Asia's leading sustainable dive company, Scuba Junkie and their original resort on Mabul are the perfect choice to dive Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai, get scuba certified, or simply enjoy the perfect holiday dive experience. The resort features accommodations suited to travellers of all kinds, from budget backpackers to discerning and dedicated divers. Plus, delicious meals and drinks from the bar, and a relaxed social setting perfect for guests who want to get to know their fellow divers. This is the perfect base for exploring the region, with close access to the incredible diving around Mabul, Sipadan, and beyond.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMalaysia\u002FSabah\u002FMabul-and-Kapalai\u002FScuba-Junkie\u002FScuba-Junkie-Mabul-Sipadan-Thumb.jpg",{"title":164,"slug":163},58,"4.5","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F4.5-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FHotel_Review-g1137936-d3166478-Reviews-Scuba_Junkie_Mabul_Beach_Resort-Pulau_Mabul_Semporna_District_Sabah.html?m=68783","Scuba Junkie Mabul Beach Resort","1051",{"rating":467,"count":468},5,1,{"id":470,"title":471,"slug":472,"url":473,"entryType":456,"introduction":474,"supplier_thumbnail":475,"destination":476,"packageStartingPrice":477,"rating":461,"reviewImage":462,"reviewLink":478,"reviewName":479,"totalReview":480,"odysseyReview":-1},"536","Seaventures Dive Resort","seaventures-dive-rig","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmalaysia\u002Fseaventures-dive-rig","Seaventures Dive Resort is a unique resort with outstanding facilities for scuba students and divers of all skill and comfort levels, as well as a fantastic team - dedicated to safety and comfort both above and below water. 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