What is special in Mabul Island?

What is special in Mabul Island?

Mabul Island is a beach island located in northeastern Semporna and is one of the most famous diving spots in the world. The average traveler comes here to experience water sports such as swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. There are also a variety of holiday homes and houseboats around the island.

Is Pulau Mabul safe?

Mabul Island is considered pretty safe. However, many travel safety websites suggest caution for the area of Semporna and the surrounding islands due to a history of kidnappings.

How can I go to Mabul?

How to get to Mabul Island?

1. You have first need to fly from Kuala Lumpur (3 hours flight) or Kota Kinabalu (55 min flight) to Tawau airport.
2. From Tawau airport, you need to take a taxi or a mini van for about 2 hours to reach the port of Semporna.

Is Sipadan in Borneo?

Sipadan Island Diving Pulau Sipadan on the north east coast of Malaysia Borneo became famous when diving legend and ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau described it as one of the best dive spots in the world. I will recommend you make this the first item on your Sabah travel itinerary when exploring this part of Borneo.

How big is Mabul?

20-hectare
Located 15 km from Sipadan, this 20-hectare piece of land surfaces 2–3 metres above sea level, consists mostly flat grounds and aerial view is oval-shaped. Surrounding it are sandy beaches, perched on the northwest corner of a larger two-square-kilometre reef.

Are there pirates in Sabah?

Piracy in Malaysia Piracy and kidnapping in this area is something travelers should be aware of. Since 2003 the number of kidnappings has dropped more than half, thanks to increased patrols in this area.

How do you get from KOB Kinabalu to Mabul Island?

You can fly to Tawau either from Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. When you arrive Tawau, your resort will transfer you to Semporna. From Semporna, you will take the resort speed boat to Mabul Island. The transfer from Tawau to Semporna takes 90 minutes while the boat ride will take another 45 minutes.

How do you get to Sipadan and Mabul?

Tawau airport is the nearest airport to Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai. Most visitors fly to Tawau airport or come by bus, minivan or taxi from Sabah’s northern towns of Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Sukau and Lahad Datu.

Where is Mabul island located?

Sabah
Mabul (Malay: Pulau Mabul) is a small island off the south-eastern coast of Sabah in Malaysia. The island has been a fishing village since the 1970s. In the 1990s, it first became popular to divers due to its proximity to Sipadan island.

Who owns Sipadan Island?

In 2002, after decades disputing its ownership with Indonesia, Malaysia acquired sovereignty over Sipadan, and ordered resort operators to leave the island. Five years ago, “Sipadan Island Park” was declared. Now divers stay on neighboring islands, like Mabul, and require permits to visit.

Where is the best diving in the world?

Top 10 Dives: World’s Best Places for Scuba Diving

1. Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island, Malaysia.
2. Blue Corner Wall, Palau, Micronesia.
3. The Yongala, Australia.
4. Thistlegorm, Egyptian Red Sea.
5. Shark and Yolanda Reef, Egyptian Red Sea.
6. Manta Ray Night Dive, Kailua Kona, Hawaii.
7. Great Blue Hole, Belize.
8. USAT Liberty, Bali, Indonesia.

Are there pirates in the Sulu Sea?

Piracy in the Sulu and Celebes Seas has a long history of attacks and raids, with the region being influenced primarily by raiders from the Sulu Sea who originated in the southern parts of the Philippines. However, many of the pirates operated under government sanction during time of war.

Where is the Borneo divers Mabul Resort located?

Contact accommodation for availability. There are similar hotels available. Located in the East Coast of Sabah, just off the coastline of Mabul Island, Borneo Divers Mabul Resort is passionate in showcasing the best of Borneo’s beautiful and lush marine life to the world.

Which is the closest town to Mabul Island?

The closest town to Mabul island is Semporna (Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia). If you are already in Semporna, then the resort will transfer you by speedboat to Mabul. Otherwise, first fly to Tawau airport, then the resort will transfer you to Semporna (80mn). From there, it is a 45mn resort’s speedboat trip to Mabul Island.

How many Sipadan permits does Mabul water bungalows have?

The daily 14 Sipadan permits are shared between Mabul Water Bungalows and its sister resort Sipadan-Mabul Resort. In addition, Mabul Water Bungalows has access to other operators permits, thus maximizing the guests chances of going to Sipadan.

What to do at Mabul water bungalows Kapalai?

The Mabul Water Bungalows’ dive centre arranges 3 guided boat dives per day (at Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai) along with scuba dive courses at various levels from PADI Open-Water to Dive-Master, including technical diving, nitrox diving and cave diving at the famous Sipadan’s Turtle Tomb.