Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

Situated amidst the pristine beauty of Mabul Island, the Borneo Divers Mabul Resort offers a seamless blend of luxury accommodations with the rustic charm of island living. Guests can choose from a range of options, each providing breathtaking views of the ocean or lush greenery.

How To Get There

Mabul Island, located on the east coast of Borneo in Sabah, East Malaysia, is readily accessible for guests. Start your journey with a 45-minute domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau through Malaysia Airlines. Subsequently, a one-hour van transfer brings guests to Semporna Jetty (Harbor), and from there, a swift 40-minute speedboat ride takes you to Mabul Resort. The resort facilitates a hassle-free arrival with scheduled transfers, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to this tropical retreat.

Dive Overview

Diving in the area surrounding Mabul Island, particularly near Sipadan and other neighboring islands in Sabah, East Malaysia, offers a world-class underwater experience. Renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and vibrant coral reefs, this region is a diver's paradise. Sipadan Island, a short distance from Mabul, consistently ranks among the top dive destinations globally.

Divers can expect encounters with a diverse array of marine life, including turtles, reef sharks, barracudas, and an impressive variety of colorful reef fish. The crystal-clear waters provide excellent visibility, enhancing the overall diving experience. Unique underwater landscapes, such as vertical walls and captivating coral formations, add to the allure of diving in this region.

[Read More: Sipadan Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Borneo Divers Mabul Resort offers a range of comfortable and well-appointed accommodations, providing guests with a perfect retreat after their underwater adventures. From spacious beachfront villas to intimate chalets, the resort caters to various preferences, ensuring a relaxing stay amid the tropical beauty of Mabul Island.

Room Amenities

• Air Conditioner
• Balcony
• Fan
• Hair dryer
• LCD Television*
• Minibar with Fridge*
• No Smoking
• Personal Safe
• Private bathroom with standing shower cubicle, toilet and ample vanity space
• Tea / Coffee-making Facilities

*Only available in the Luxury Villas

Food & Drinks

At Borneo Divers Mabul Resort, your dining experience is elevated to a delightful journey of flavors and ambiance. The skilled Chef and culinary team specialize in crafting a diverse range of mouthwatering dishes, featuring Malaysian, Asian, Chinese, and Western cuisines. The resort's renowned BBQ dinners are a favorite among guests, providing a savory and sociable dining experience. Guests have the option to eat and relax at the Dining Hall or grab a drink at the Beach Bar or Sunset Jetty Bar.

Dive Information

Sipadan

Sipadan, renowned as one of the world's premier dive destinations, offers a diving experience that transcends the ordinary. Positioned atop an underwater mountain, this small island, just a short boat ride from Mabul, boasts an underwater landscape that captivates divers with its awe-inspiring beauty.

Sipadan's claim to fame lies in its steep underwater walls, plunging to depths of 300m on the Mabul side and an impressive 600m on the south side. These sheer walls create a mesmerizing backdrop for drift diving, where divers effortlessly cruise with the currents. The feeling of weightlessness as you navigate along these underwater cliffs enhances the sense of exploration and exhilaration.

The combination of deep walls and strong ocean currents sets the stage for thrilling encounters with pelagic species. Sharks gracefully navigate the waters, schools of jacks and barracuda create mesmerizing spectacles, and turtles gracefully glide through the depths. Sipadan is a sanctuary for marine giants, providing divers with the opportunity to witness the majesty of the underwater world.

Mabul

Mabul, situated near the renowned Sipadan Island, offers a distinct and captivating diving experience, particularly favored by macro-photography enthusiasts. Unlike Sipadan's dramatic underwater walls, Mabul features gradually sloping walls that bottom out at around 30 meters, creating a unique underwater landscape that unveils a world of smaller wonders.

Mabul is celebrated for its rich biodiversity, making it an ideal location for macro-photography. The waters surrounding the island are home to an array of fascinating marine life, including lobsters, crocodile fish, moray eels, and garden eels. The intricate details and vibrant colors of these smaller creatures make Mabul a paradise for those seeking up-close encounters and stunning underwater photography opportunities.

While Sipadan is renowned for its pelagic species and larger marine inhabitants, Mabul's charm lies in the diversity of its marine life. Vibrant coral reefs provide a habitat for a multitude of reef fish, nudibranchs, and other fascinating creatures. Divers can also encounter turtles, cuttlefish, and a variety of crustaceans, creating a mosaic of marine life to explore.

Kapalai

Kapalai, a hidden gem located just 10 minutes east of Mabul, beckons divers to explore its unique underwater wonders. Once a vegetated island, erosion has transformed Kapalai into a captivating sandbar that breaks the water's surface. The underwater realm surrounding Kapalai offers a distinctive and enchanting dive experience, making it a sought-after destination for underwater enthusiasts.

Kapalai's submerged landscape is a canvas waiting to be explored. Divers can venture into the depths to discover a wealth of marine life and unique underwater features. The sandy bottom provides a stark contrast to the vibrant coral reefs, creating an intriguing environment for exploration.

Similar to Mabul, Kapalai is renowned for being a macro-photographer's paradise. The diverse marine life, including rare finds such as mandarin fish, stonefish, leaffish, pipefish, lionfish, frogfish, cuttlefish, and more, makes every dive a visual feast. The underwater world of Kapalai invites photographers to capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of its marine inhabitants.

Dive Center Information

The Borneo Diver 5-Star Dive Center, positioned as one of Mabul's finest training facilities, operates as a bustling hub of aquatic activity. Strategically situated away from the chalets, the dive center prioritizes the comfort and privacy of guests by shielding them from the noise of boats, air compressors, and the lively ambiance of fellow divers. Floating gracefully on water and located just approximately 150 meters from the chalets, the dive center offers unparalleled convenience.

The dive center also boasts a team of professional, knowledgeable, and experienced dive guides. Fueled by a deep passion for diving, coupled with extensive dive hours and intimate knowledge of the marine eco-system around Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai, the team ensures that every dive, whether it's a guest's first or fiftieth, becomes an unforgettable experience.

Practical Information

• Electricity: 220 V
• Time zone: UTC+8
• Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and some Chinese dialects