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Scuba Diving at Ray Point

Scuba Diving at Ray Point, Pulau Mabul

 kelnsha Says:  Scuba Diving at Ray Point begins with a steeper slope descending deeper in a succession of terraces and often slightly better visibility due to the current which also produces much healthier corals and gorgonians.The fish life is more like that of Pulau Sipadan, great... 

Scuba Diving at Nudibranch Centre

Scuba Diving at Nudibranch Centre, Pulau Mabul

 kelnsha Says:  Mostly treated as a shallow dive. It has a profusion of nudibranchs among a myriad of reef fish: shoals of catfish, moray eels, groupers, clownfish in anemones, parrotfish, mandarinfish, gobies, jawfish, pipefish, seahorses, pufferfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, triggerfish,... 

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  With it's designated dive centre, the resort offers daily dive trips (depending on weather conditions) to Sipadan and Mabul. SWV's dive centre also provides unlimited housereef dives (Paradise I & II).Dive sites includes: Paradise, Ribbon Valley, Seaventures platform, Eel... 

Marine life galore

Marine life galore, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  Just looking down beneath the stilts of Sipadan Water Village Resort, you will simply be able to find marine lifes just before your eyes (and under your feet).Fish, starfish, sea urchins, and of course the majestic looking lionfish.Lionfish sighting (for all the 4 nights I... 

An admiration to Mother Nature

An admiration to Mother Nature, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  Lay down, relax; enjoy the cool breeze and serene sun set. 

diving on Mabul island

diving on Mabul island, Pulau Mabul

 gabyne Says:  Pulau Mabul is one of the best places for diving in the world, especially if you're into critter diving. This means looking for very rare, strange-looking creatures you don't find everywhere. There are: frog fish, shrimps, octopus, cuttlefish, stonefish, crabs and much... 

Sipadan Water Village: Chalets on stilts!

Sipadan Water Village: Chalets on stilts!, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  SWV have a fully equipped dive centre offering diving facilities and dive courses. For dining and entertainment, there is a superb restaurant, lounge and minimart for soverniers.The resort has water cottages (twin and double beds) built on wooden stilts over the Celebes Sea.... 

SMART - Sipadan Mabul Resort: luxurious but also basic accommodation

SMART - Sipadan Mabul Resort: luxurious but also basic accommodation, Pulau Mabul

 gabyne Says:  This resort is designed for divers - you'll get a package of accommodation, all meals/drinks (non-alcoholic), up to 3 dives a day. But I think you can also book it as a non-diver (with a certain discount on the price). However, there's not much to do if you're not diving.In... 

Transportation  

From Tawau Airport to Puala Mabul

From Tawau Airport to Puala Mabul, Pulau Mabul

 vinceckw Says:  Search for flights that land in Tawau Airport. From airport to Semporna, it takes about 1 hour, you can pre-arrange pick-up with your travel agent (when you book your hotel) and it costs RM80-100 per car OR RM30/person if share the transportation. Else, you can take a taxi ~... 

Land transfer

Land transfer, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  From Tawau Airport, not more than an hour's journey on a 12-seater van would take you to the coastal town of Semporna.ps. this transfer is usually arranged by the resort you are going to stay in. 

Now Everyone Can Fly!

Now Everyone Can Fly!, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  Airasia flies daily from KLIA to Tawau, Sabah.The flight takes about 2hrs 45mins from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. 

Sea Transfer

Sea Transfer, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  An approximately 30-minutes of speedboat ride (from Semporna) would take you to Pulau Mabul - Ahhh... paradise!ps. land-sea transfer is usually arranged by your resort. Please make confirmation on this upon making reservations. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Sipadan Dive Permit Troubles

Sipadan Dive Permit Troubles, Pulau Mabul

 annajames Says:  I recent stayed on Mabul in the Borneo Divers Resort.We assumed all dive permits were in place to dive the island of Sipadan.This was not the case. Staff at the resort were unhelpful and unclear as to whether we would get dive permits at all during our stay. The staff were... 

What to Pack  

Diving gears

Diving gears, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:   Light, comfortable clothings! SWV provides "fresh" towels every day.Soap and shampoo are also supplied. Dive gear/attire - for those who prefer to use their personal gears.For those who like to travel light, the dive centre offer rental services for diving attires... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Fishing Village

Fishing Village, Pulau Mabul

 SengQuee Says:  Located just behind Sipadan Water Village in the central part of the island, you can visit the local Bajau fishing community.Unique souvenirs are sold here.The joyous laughter (some running around naked) of children tends to drift your thoughts momentarily away from the... 

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 Lay down, relax; enjoy the cool breeze and serene sun set. 

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Pulau Mabul - perfect island and perfect diving

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 Mabul is a small island on the east coast of Borneo. It belongs to the Malaysian State of Sabah. Mabul is close to the world famous island of Sipadan - they are both very good diving spots. The third... 

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Mabul island underwaterworld 1

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pulau Mabul. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 45 photos uploaded, and 4 travelogues I've created. 

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Pulau Mabul

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 A much sought-after destination for macro life enthusiasts and a dream for underwater macro photographer, Pulau Mabul and Pulau Kapalai are extraordinary locations that boast an amazing variety of... 

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Pulau Mabul (Mabul Island)

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 Arrive: 11 Feb 2012 - Depart: 14 Feb 2012 Mabul Island is reputed to be one of the best places for underwater macro-photography in the world. Located in the clear waters of the Celebes Sea off the...... 

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Sipadan, Mabul & Kapalai Islands, Borneo, Malaysia

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 Sipadan Water Village ("SWV"), a paradise resort with water chalet bungalow. Good food, good service and good diving. 

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