Mabul Water Bungalow is a new floating dive-resort situated at Mabul Island overlooking the world-known Sipadan Island which is 15-minutes away by speedboat.
There are fifteen (15) stilted wooden-type bungalows entirely built over water offering sheer comfort. Each bungalow exquisitely furnished with contemporary decor, equipped with remote control air-conditioner, ceiling fan, private bathroom-hot/cold shower and toilet, spacious private balcony offer panoramic vistas of blue sea, colour TV with satellite channels, mini bar and in-room safety box.
Facilities includes a large and airy restaurant for dining, a souvenirs shop selling variety of t-shirts, accessories and gifts, a business center with internet service, a dive center and an office taking care all the guests registration, billings and spa.
Enjoy the luxuries of Mabul Water Bungalows and make use of the available facilities at the nearby Sipadan Mabul Resort (under joint ownership) with Jacuzzi, massage, pool, sea kayaks and beach volleyball.
The dive centre boats will collect you everyday for two dives at Sipadan, with a third dive back in Mabul or Kapalai Island. Nitrox is available for those qualified to use it, and if you need yet more diving, then there’s unlimited complimentary shore dives at some of the favourite Mabul dive sites, such as Froggy Lair, or direct from the resorts own jetty, where you find an excellent artificial reef.
5D4N Dive Package Cost
- USD $1,440 Diver Twin
- USD $ 910 Non-diver Twin
- Single supplement surcharge of 50% of Twin rate
Extension Night
- USD $255 Diver Twin (includes diving)
- USD $205 Non-diver Twin
- Single supplement surcharge of 50% of Twin rate
Dive Package Validity
- Mar 01, 2010 – Mar 31, 2011
Dive Package Includes
- Return land/sea transfers between Tawau – Semporna Jetty – Mabul Water Bungalow
- 04 nights accommodation in Bungalow
- All food and hot beverage while at the resort
- 03 guided day boat dives per day around the islands accept on arrival & departure days, and subject to no-fly limitations, etc.
- Scuba tanks, weight belts with weights
- Unlimited jetty diving on Mabul’s house reefs
Dive Package Excludes
- All airfare and airport taxes
- Night boat diving costs RM50 per diver for 04 divers or more, and RM150/per boat for 01-03 divers
- All equipment rental
- All other consumption like alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks
- Tips & gratuities for Resort & dive crew
Dive Package Validity
- Mar 01, 2010 – Mar 31, 2011
Important Notes
Entry Permit to Sipadan Island
- Please be informed that all daily entry to dive or visit to Sipadan Island will be subject to approval by the Sabah Parks Management, the authorities in charge of issuing the entry permits. The total number of divers or visitors allowed to visit Sipadan island is now restricted to 120 persons per day.
- The fee for Entry Permit to Sipadan Island is RM 40.00 per person per day for divers, non-divers, visitors and children. This entry permit fee has to be paid on the spot, in the resort if the approval is obtained. Please take note that the permit to Sipadan Island is NOT GUARANTEED.
- However, should the entry permit to Sipadan Island is not been approved, we can offer alternative diving at nearby islands such as Si Amil, Mataking, Ligitan, Kapalai or Mabul where there is no restrictions on these islands.
Recommended Arrival Flights to Tawau Airport
- MH2121 BKI/TWU 0700/0745 – 0930 boat transfer to Mabul Water Bungalow
- AK5152 KUL/TWU 0720/1005 – 1300 boat transfer to Mabul Water Bungalow
- MH2137 BKI/TWU 1315/1400 – 1630 boat transfer to Mabul Water Bungalow
Recommended Departure Flights from Tawau Airport
- AK5153 TWU/KUL 1030/1315 – 0700 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
- MH2134 TWU/BKI 1440/1525 – 1100 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
- MH2148 TWU/BKI 2100/2145 – 1500 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
- AK5157 TWU/KUL 2100/2145 – 1500 boat transfer from Mabul Water Bungalow
Important Notes The total number of divers or visitors allowed to visit Sipadan island is now restricted to 120 persons per day. Visits are allowed on the basis of the Entry Permit, which the Sabah Parks Management is in control and responsible for.
The diving in Sipadan Island is limited due to this restriction. This Entry Permit fee has to be paid on the spot, in the resort if the approval is obtained. Please take note that the permit to Sipadan Island is NOT GUARANTEED.
Should the Entry Permit to Sipadan Island not be approved, we can offer alternative diving at nearby islands such as Si Amil, Roach Reef, Kapalai or Mabul where there is no restrictions for visits. Dive sites and diving schedule will be arranged at the discretion of the resort management.
The Sipadan Island Entry Permit costs RM40 per person per day.