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Sipadan Dive Adventure 2027

Join Trip Leader Tim Yeo for an unforgettable 7-night expedition to the Seaventures Dive Rig and enjoy world-class diving in Sipadan Marine Park.

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Wall Diving

Why Join This Trip

  • 5 days of Sipadan Marine Park access

  • Dive Sipadan Marine Park, one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world

  • Unique accommodations aboard a converted dive rig

  • Unlimited house reef diving with buddy system (time and weather permitting)

  • Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure

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Reefs
Apr 11, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Tropical Fish

Stunning Reefs & Corals

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Trip overview

Trip Overview

Join Bluewater Travel for an extraordinary dive adventure to Seaventures Dive Rig from April 11–18, 2027, led by Trip Leader Tim Yeo. This 7-night expedition offers unparalleled access to Sipadan Marine Park, one of the world’s most iconic dive destinations. We have secured five days of permits for diving within Sipadan Marine Park (2-tanks within the park and 1-tank at a nearby site), and unlimited house reef diving. 

Stay on a repurposed oil platform turned floating dive resort, complete with full-board meals, airport transfers, and stunning views of the Celebes Sea. This is your chance to explore dramatic walls, encounter turtles, reef sharks, swirling barracuda, and schooling jacks—all from one of the most unique accommodations in the dive world.

Connectivity

There is wifi connectivity at Seaventures which will support emails and messaging, however, it will not support video conferencing or uploading any large media files.

Diving Conditions

  • Water Temperature: 79 - 86F (26 - 30C)
  • Visibility: 60-100ft (15-30m)
  • Depth Range: 16-131ft (5-40m)
  • Diving Difficulty: Suitable for all levels, although strong currents appear at certain sites

Trip Inclusions

  • 7 nights' accommodation in a Standard Room on the Seaventures Dive Rig Resort, double occupancy

  • 5 days of diving in Sipidan Marine Park

  • Full Board Meals

  • Water, coffee/tea served all day

  • 5 days of permits for diving in Sipidan Marine Park

  • 3 boat dives per day

  • 5 days of permits for diving in Sipidan Marine Park

  • Unlimited house reef diving with buddy system (time and weather permitting)

  • Tanks, weight belt, and weights

  • Government tax

  • Round-trip land/boat transfers between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Seaventures Dive Rig

  • WiFi

Trip Exclusions

  • Upgrade to single occupancy or Deluxe Room

  • Nitrox ($185, subject to change)

  • Sipadan diver and park fees ($530 per diver)

  • Equipment rental

  • Alcoholic and carbonated drinks

  • Crew/staff gratuities

  • Trip Insurance - ask us about our preferred partner plan

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Accommodation

About The Seaventures Dive Rig Resort

Seaventures Dive Rig is one of the most unique dive platforms in the world, offering a singular experience where divers can simply wake up, gear up, and jump directly off the rig into the vibrant house reef below.

Seaventures Dive Rig offers two comfortable accommodation options: Standard Rooms, ideal for friends or solo travelers sharing, feature twin beds, air conditioning, en suite bathrooms with hot water, free WiFi, and sea views; while Deluxe Rooms provide a more spacious and romantic setting with double beds, private bathrooms, and serene ocean views—perfect for couples seeking added comfort after a full day of diving.

Seaventures Dive Rig deck 
 

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Trip Price

Trip starts from $2,850 per person.

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit: $750 to book your spot
  • Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 April 2026 
  • Balance: due 1 November 2026
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Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! Join the ultimate jungle safari in Borneo immediately following this trip
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Trip Leader

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Deluxe Room, Seaventures Dive Rig

Air Conditioning (AC)

Wifi

En Suite Bathroom

Standard Room, Seaventures Dive Rig - image

Standard Room, Seaventures Dive Rig

Air Con

En Suite Bathroom

Hot Water Shower

Standard Room, Seaventures Dive Rig - image

Standard Room, Seaventures Dive Rig

Air Con

En Suite Bathroom

Hot Water Shower

Double-occupancy

$2,850

per person

Single-occupancy

$3,700

Tim YeoTim Yeo
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Tim Yeo

Tim grew up in tiny Singapore, where driving for more than an hour meant you would need a passport. Traveling was always his passion, but Tim became addicted to dive travel soon after he got scuba certified in Malaysia. As his diving addiction grew, Tim eventually became a Staff Instructor with PADI and an Instructor Trainer with SDI. After getting his instructor certification, Tim spent time teaching scuba in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Tim serves as General Manager and COO at Bluewater Travel and is the company's most seasoned trip leader. With a portfolio of leading over 30 group trips, his extensive expertise encompasses a variety of popular dive destinations such as the Galapagos, Raja Ampat, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Red Sea, Palau, Maldives, among others. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and allowed him to dive in all five oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic.


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Double-occupancy

$3,500

per person

Single-occupancy

$4,550

Double-occupancy

$2,850

per person

Single-occupancy

$3,700

Seaventures Dive RIg dining area
Standard Room
Deluxe Room, Seaventures Dive Rig - image

Deluxe Room, Seaventures Dive Rig

Air Conditioning (AC)

Wifi

En Suite Bathroom

Double-occupancy

$3,500

per person

Single-occupancy

$4,550