Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART)
Mabul Island · Sabah · Malaysia
Resort Center
Nitrox
Boat
Full
1,100 MYR
Services & capabilities
About this center
Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART) is a premier beach resort on Mabul Island, situated just a 15-minute speedboat ride from the legendary Sipadan. As one of only three resorts with experienced technical dive guides, SMART can take divers into Sipadan's famous Turtle Cavern under proper supervision. The resort features chalets built over water and along the beach, offering direct access to one of the richest muck diving sites in the world. Macro enthusiasts will discover pygmy seahorses, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and harlequin shrimp. The resort's dive centre operates daily Sipadan trips with limited permit slots, and also explores the excellent reefs around Kapalai and Mabul. Full PADI course range is available from beginner to professional levels.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Accommodation & Logistics
Videos
Sipadan Mabul Resort (SMART) video tour: Diving Mabul, Malaysia
Dive Sipadan Island & Mabul Island with Sipadan-Mabul Resort
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