Diving in Semporna
Diving in Semporna
Diving in Semporna
Diving in Semporna
Diving in Semporna
Tawau Division
Semporna

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Diving in Semporna
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Best time to visitMar-Nov(Open all year)

Introduction Diving in Semporna

Introduction
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Semporna is renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and rich underwater ecology. For diving enthusiasts, Semporna is undoubtedly a rare diving paradise. Take a speedboat to shuttle between various islands and explore the most suitable snorkeling spots under the guidance of professional guides.

Island Fun & Snorkel:  Known as the "God's Aquarium", Semporna boasts colorful coral scenery that rivals the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Divers can explore vertical cliffs ranging from shallow shores to deep seas, admiring the vibrant corals and schools of tropical fish through their masks.

Beginner Scuba Dive: The waters of Senbena are crystal clear, with a visibility range of 15-25 meters. Complete your first deep-diving challenge in the calm sea. Touch the soft coral with your own hands, interact with playful clownfish, and gain a lifetime unforgettable diving memory.

Get Dive Certified: Semporna is located in the tropical region, with a pleasant climate all year round. The water temperature is around 28℃ throughout the year, making it possible to dive all year long. A team of certified instructors provides systematic courses, ranging from theoretical teaching to open water training.

Trip Moments Diving in Semporna

Diving in Semporna Trip Moments
Maglami-lami resort, Semporna Sabah
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Maglami-lami resort, Semporna Sabah

Getting There - It is 3 hours flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau Airport. We take grab car from Tawau Airport to Jetty Semporna, it is 1hour and 15 minutes journey. Then we take boat to the resort. Attractions - The resort is in the middle of ocean. It is surround with crystal clear water everywhere. The attraction is the beauty scenery itself Hotels - The are a few resort around it such as Nusakuya resort, Egang-Egang resort, Lato-lato resort and etc.. Food & Restaurants - The resort itself have their own restaurant and included in the package, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shopping - We can shop fresh seafood from the locals and if u wish to buy other things, the Pekan Semporna is just 30 minutes away. #passionpassport #asiatrip #gooutside #staycation #sabah #malaysia #semporna
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Egang-Egang Water Chalet

Egang-Egang Water Chalet

Address - Egang-Egang Water Resort Ambiance/Facilities - Food super delicious. Toilet and room condition so-so. Location wise ok. beware of Sea urchin Highlights - The food here is amazing. everyday is seafoods Google, Jacket and float will be charge anf rent. electricity will be cut off at 7am until 5pm. need to charge all electronics at night. no aircond
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Moments in water paradise, Mabul 💕🌸
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Moments in water paradise, Mabul 💕🌸

It feels surreal to be at one of the most beautiful water bungalow in Semporna 🥺 Moments like this feels so surreal and magical that I had to pinch myself 🤏🏻 📍Mabul Water Bungalow I wish one day I could afford staying at this beautiful water bungalow but for now lemme tell you that you can take a picture and snorkel here for RM30 per entry (used to be so much cheaper) 🥹 Everything about this place is so calming and screams a perfect honeymoon getaway! Check the villa price on trip.com for a better deal, you won’t regret it 😉 So did you heard about this bungalow before or have you been to Semporna and stayed at a different water bungalow? Did you like the experience? Tell me the deets I wanna know more! - #travelanywhere #aysabellediary #mabulwaterbungalow #mabul #semporna #aysabelleinsemporna #cuticutimalaysia
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"Lato Lato Mun Resort: A Floating Paradise in Semporna"
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"Lato Lato Mun Resort: A Floating Paradise in Semporna"

#kapalai Lato Lato Mun Resort is a popular overwater resort located in Semporna, Malaysia. It offers breathtaking sea views and easy access to Bang Bang Island. The resort features simple yet comfortable accommodations, including rooms with air conditioning or fans. Some room options include double, family, and triple rooms, though amenities are basic, with limited facilities such as no Wi-Fi and no parking available. Guests appreciate the stunning location and serene atmosphere, making it a great spot for snorkeling and relaxation. However, reviews mention that the rooms are quite basic, with some visitors noting issues like insects and minimal amenities. The resort provides boat transfers, and meals such as breakfast and dinner are included in some packages. If you're looking for a budget-friendly stay with a beautiful oceanfront experience, Lato Lato Mun Resort can be a good choice.
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Pineapple Sea Resort Villa | A Dreamy Stay in a Pastoral Painting

Pineapple Sea Resort Villa | A Dreamy Stay in a Pastoral Painting

| A Dreamy Stay in a Pastoral Painting Escape the heat and noise of the city and dive into the cool embrace of Pineapple Sea Resort Villa. This is a hidden gem in a natural painting. 🌳 The villa is surrounded by lush pineapple fields, like a green island in the sea. As you step into this territory, the sweet aroma of pineapples fills the air, awakening all your senses. 🏡 The architectural style is unique, combining rustic simplicity with modern minimalism. The spacious and bright rooms offer stunning pastoral views from every window. In the morning, wake up naturally to the sound of birds and sunlight, and open the window to see the rolling pineapple fields, shrouded in morning mist, like a dream. 🌊 The private pool is crystal clear, and you can relax by the pool with freshly picked pineapples in hand, indulging your taste buds and soul in this sweet holiday. In the evening, stroll along the paths in the pineapple fields, with the sunset casting long shadows, the breeze gently blowing, and the rustling of pineapple leaves playing a symphony of the countryside. Here, time slows down, and the soul finds a place to rest. Pineapple Sea Resort Villa is not only a holiday destination but also a paradise where the soul can be healed and nourished. 💕
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Leo_Martinez54
Semporna Island Hopping | Second Stop: Bum Bum Island

Semporna Island Hopping | Second Stop: Bum Bum Island

Heading to Semporna, the more recommended online might be the Madajing line, Madajing Island accommodation and so on, but, more recommendations mean more people, once there are more people, even the most beautiful scenery will be overshadowed, so choose the newly developed Bum Bum Island🏖️! 🛏Hotel: Bum Bum Island accommodation , really is a very leisurely resort, relatively clean, welcoming guests warmly❤️, more Chinese, communication without barriers. 🌟Highlights: 1⃣️The resort on the island can snorkel🤿, very convenient, and the sea water, beach are very clean. 2⃣️Along the dock⛵️, corals🪸, starfish⭐️ can be seen everywhere, even without snorkeling can see, take pictures, really too beautiful! 3⃣️At low tide, the dock⛵️ can also wait for the sea turtle, but remember not to make a sound when you see it🤫, otherwise it will be scared to dive into the sea, and have to wait a while to see it surface🌊. 4⃣️Watching the sunset🌇 on the dock⛵️, taking silhouette photos is very good. 5⃣️If you're lucky, you can see the red moon🌕 on the beach🏖️ at night. 📝Note tips: 1⃣️Girls bring me enough beautiful fairy dresses👗, different colors, crazy posing~ 2⃣️Children bring good arm rings, infinity pool play! 3⃣️Boys, well... responsible for carrying luggage🤪. 4⃣️The resort⛱️ is very formal, from the start of the boat at Douhu dock there are safety tips, after arriving at the resort, there are also video introductions, explanations. 5⃣️Welcome drinks must be drunk, miss it and it's gone. 6⃣️The restaurant's buffet is more varied and tastes better than the overwater bungalows on Mabul Island, so don't worry about not having anything to eat or not getting enough. 7⃣️The cold drinks🍦 in the small shop must be tried, each one is delicious😋. 8⃣️If you have a chartered boat during your stay, you need to tell the front desk in advance the boat number, provide the boat photo. 9⃣️Without leaving the island, you can almost fully enjoy the island holiday in the resort!
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Malaysia | Semporna Mabul Island Water House

Malaysia | Semporna Mabul Island Water House

Malaysia🇲🇾 | Semporna Mabul Island Water House🌸 Mabul Island is our first stop after arriving in Semporna🛬. Before coming, because January is the rainy season in Semporna🌧️, we were worried that the rain would affect our travel. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to have clear skies when we arrived at the Mabul Island Water House for photos📷, otherwise the scenery of Mabul Island would be like the last picture. Below is our itinerary for the day, you can choose to arrive at the hotel front desk before 8:10 in the morning to arrange for the hotel shuttle bus🚌 to take you to Fat Mama Pier. Arrive at the store before 8:50 to sign in, the meeting point is next to Fat Mama Pier. Then you can ask for the front desk's phone number, so you can call📲 the front desk to arrange for a car to take you back to the hotel. But we walked to the meeting point that day (better control of time), about a 10-minute walk. Note: Our itinerary for the day is Mabul Island and Kapalai Day Tour 1. Pay attention to sun protection throughout the journey, the ultraviolet rays are super strong 2. About the restroom🚻, Mabul Island has a restroom where you can change clothes and go to the toilet 3. To take photos in Mabul mwb resort, guests need to pay 50 MYR💰 for the resort entrance ticket🎫; 4. You can wear regular clothes when you go out, bring a swimsuit👙, the first stop of the itinerary is to play on Mabul Island, Mabul Island has a restroom🚽 where you can change clothes, you can change clothes after playing on Mabul Island to go snorkeling 5. Our itinerary includes lunch🍱 and mineral water, so we didn't bring much food, but it is recommended to prepare some snacks🍫, because the meals included in the itinerary are not very good, and they are cold A little note⚠️: The coconuts sold by the Bajau children are 5 MYR each, don't buy them expensive❗️❗️ Finally, a little dressing suggestion: Try to wear some brightly colored clothes, don't wear black, the sunny☀️ Mabul Island is still quite colorful, so black will not stand out in the photos
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Beautiful Semporna~

Beautiful Semporna~

Because it's so beautiful here! The live photos are full of life. I saw the jelly sea and went snorkeling 🤿 to get up close and personal with the swaying corals 🪸 and the little fish 🐠 swimming around. Wish list get ✔️ Tips: Share the island hopping route 1. Timba Timba Island - Mataking Island - Pom Pom Island Line Depart for Jambangan Island in the morning, where you can browse the island's scenery, play on the tail beach, and take photos on the island's popular glass boat. Then head to the waters near Timba Timba for the first snorkeling, where the underwater corals are well protected and the water visibility is high. Then go to the waters near Mataking Island for the second snorkeling. Go to Mataking Island for lunch at noon. The exclusive Mataking Music Beach offers a different kind of feeling. In the afternoon, go to Pom Pom Island or Pandan South Sea for the third snorkeling. 2. Tun Sakaran Marine Park Line Depart from the pier in the morning for a 40-minute boat ride to Pearl Island, where you can climb to the top of Pearl Island (Sleeping Beauty Island) to see the whole view of Tun Sakaran Marine Park. You need to wear sneakers to climb the mountain, and if you are not prepared, you can rent climbing shoes at the bottom of the mountain. Go to Mandab Bay for lunch at noon. In the afternoon, go to Mandabuan Island, where you can see many small fish swimming in the coral reefs for snorkeling/diving, and if there is no tidal effect, you can also go to the island for photos and a walk around the island. Then go to Battleship Island, where the water is clear and there is a long tail beach that is perfect for photos. The water is clear and there are few corals underwater, so you can start snorkeling. 3. Mabul Island - Kapalai Line Depart for Mabul Island in the morning to check in at the popular water house in Semporna, and arrive at Mabul Island to land at Mabul Island Resort (MWB) for 1-1.5 hours to visit and take photos. The water house here has become a popular island check-in spot on INS because of its unique architectural features, and you can take a picture without P-pictures. Have lunch on Mabul Island at noon, and after lunch, take a break and get ready to go out to sea for the first snorkeling. In the afternoon, go to the waters of Kapalai (Kapalai is a private island and does not land on the island) for the second snorkeling, and the snorkeling point will be chosen around the resort, where you can enjoy the beautiful sea water and the romantic atmosphere of the resort.
BARBARA GRANT
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Island Bliss and Ocean Thrills: A Semporna Holiday You’ll Never Forget
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Island Bliss and Ocean Thrills: A Semporna Holiday You’ll Never Forget

Getting There ✈️ Arrived via Tawau Airport and you will need an airport transfer to Semporna. From the jetty, you will be transported to your destination (water resort or island). Attractions/Activity 📸 1. Seawalking 2. Snorkelling 3. Diving 4. Island hopping 5. Watching sunrise 6. A visit to Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Heritage Site Hotels 🏨 Depending on your package with your tour, the best (and expensive) would be Mabul Water Bungalow. Food & Restaurants 🍴 The foods (on the island/resort) are usually included in the packages. The restaurant you could try in Semporna town is Anjung Lepa located at Seafest Square. They serve seafood (obviously! 😆) with decent price. #travel #beachlife #seascapes #semporna
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Paradise On Earth @ Small Island In Malaysia
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Paradise On Earth @ Small Island In Malaysia

Mabul Water Bungalows > Kapalai Water Bungalows hands down 🙌🏻 Two months ago I travelled to another water resort in Semporna - Kapalai Resort. Although I was completely mesmerized by its scenery, I wanted to try out a different resort this round, booked a 4 nights trip at Mabul Water Bungalows with my family. In the morning, we onboarded to a private boat to Mabul Water Bungalows (about 45 mins boat journey from Semporna jetty). Upon arrival, we were greeted politely by the resort staffs, and served warm towel & welcome drink individually. Then we were given a private resort tour, the resort staff was friendly and provide us many useful information bout what activities we can do onboard. after the briefing, we had our lunch before checking in to our room. The room comes with a private chilling deck, and 2 lounge chairs, which are what I loved most bout the resort. the room is spacious and clean. In comparison, I personally think in most aspects Mabul Water Bungalows has it better than Kapalai. 1. Room is bigger and more spacious. the chilling deck area is bigger too. 2. Foods are so so much better even though the food options were limited 3. Top-notch service. My brother had upset stomach before coming to Mabul and spent his day resting in room. the resort staffs were nice enough to cook him congee personally, and offered him medication, they even checked in with his condition on the next day. Great hospitality. 4. Not too crowded. 5. Kayak is free of charge the only downside of the resort is the water surrounding Mabul water bungalow wasn’t that clear compared to Kapalai. in Kapalai, we could see all types of fishes and turtles anywhere we go, but in Mabul, we hardly see any fishes. overall, my family enjoyed staying in Mabul water bungalows and we’d definitely visit again in future! #staycation #awesomepic #beaches #semporna #waterresort #summervacation #naturalwonders #nature #nationalpark #tripaway #sabah
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Visa-free! Visit Semporna to see the beautiful glass sea this Spring Festival

Visa-free! Visit Semporna to see the beautiful glass sea this Spring Festival

The glass sea in Semporna is really beautiful! Fly to Semporna in the cold winter, and you can not only enjoy the summer, but also have an amazing island vacation experience! The prices are also very reasonable. Here are some travel tips for Semporna that I have summarized for you to refer to. 1️⃣ Most of the activities in Semporna require going out to sea. The ultraviolet rays are strong, so remember to protect yourself from the sun. 2️⃣ It is recommended to use a Celcom SIM card in Semporna. You can activate international roaming, and the signal coverage is also very stable. 3️⃣ You can stay in the town or on the island in Semporna. The prices in the town are affordable, but the conditions are not as good. If you have enough budget, you can stay in a water villa or a beach villa, where the environment is good and you can snorkel at any time. 4️⃣ You can't miss the seafood in Semporna. However, when buying seafood, you must remember to bargain, at least half the price. 5️⃣ When shopping in Semporna, go to supermarkets and small shops run by locals, which are much cheaper than those run by Chinese people, but they only accept cash. 6️⃣ Most resorts on the island of Semporna charge per person. Single occupancy requires a room supplement, so it is recommended to travel with two people. 7️⃣ If local children ask you for money or food, don't give it to them, otherwise, a group of children will come to you for it. 8️⃣ Don't eat too much two hours before diving, as it may cause stomach discomfort or even vomiting. 9️⃣ You can snorkel even if you can't swim, as there will be a guide watching you. 🔟 The main activities in Semporna are: ✅ Three island-hopping tours (Mataking-Timba Timba-Pom Pom Island, Mabul Island-Kapalai, Tun Sakaran Marine Park Island Hopping (Pearl Island + Bohey Dulang + Mantabuan Island)) ✅ Mangrove Adventure ✅ Sipadan Diving ✅ Sea Fishing ✅ Lover's Bay Water Activities ✅ Relaxing at the Hotel 🌊 Itinerary D1 Pick-up at Tawau Airport D2 Mataking + Pandanan Island (Pom Pom Island) + Timba Timba (snorkeling) D3 Mabul Island Snorkeling + Kapalai Sea Fishing D4 Free Activities (You can pay to upgrade to Tun Sakaran Island Hopping + Free Snorkeling) D5 Drop-off at Tawau Airport
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Bohang Islands
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Bohang Islands

15 minutes up and down. The view is very beautiful. Beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Too beautiful in my eyes, just like you. Semporna is the best, the beach is as blue as your eyes. Natural beauty. Clear and clean water. I love Semporna. You are so Semporna. Done 8 islands in Semporna. Must repeat again. Too beautiful to be contemplated by the heavens. Bring a friend so that you are alone haha #awesomepic #awesomepic #couplestrip
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