"Pulau Mabul" Pulau Mabul by SengQuee

Pulau Mabul Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 71 photos

Pulau Mabul & Kapalai

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 species, many of which are believed are not found elsewhere in Malaysia. They include: pygmy sea horses, flamboyant cuttlefish, mandarin fish and mimic octopuses. Other exotic sea-creatures (of dozen species) such as nudibranchs, srimps, crabs, eels.

Mabul coordinates: 04.14.54N, 118.38.10E

Hello... paradise!

Sipadan Water Village

The gang and I at the arrival arch of Sipadan Water Village

On top of the watch tower!

Sipadan Water Village

Getting a great view of Sipadan Water Village and beyond from the watch tower...

Last visit to Pulau Mabul: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Jun 6, 2007
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Reviews (11)

Diving gears What to Pack (1)

Light, comfortable clothings! SWV provides "fresh" towels every day. Soap and shampoo are also supplied. Dive... more travel advice

Fishing Village Off The Beaten Path (1)

Located just behind Sipadan Water Village in the central part of the island, you can visit the local Bajau fishing... more travel advice

Scuba Diving Things to Do (3)

With it's designated dive centre, the resort offers daily dive trips (depending on weather conditions) to Sipadan and... more travel advice

Marine life galore Things to Do (3)

Just looking down beneath the stilts of Sipadan Water Village Resort, you will simply be able to find marine lifes just... more travel advice

Hotels (3)
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northernbaldy Jan 4, 2006 at 8:49 PM

Air Asia has just started direct flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau as well. Cost is around MYR180 and makes it a lot easier tevelling there from Singapore
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Sambawalk Nov 28, 2005 at 6:46 AM

Great pics. Surely can see you have got your own regulator. I should go to Sabah again for Sipadan!
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savitha Oct 4, 2005 at 7:36 PM

nice pics.. :)
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hassan_abu Sep 5, 2005 at 2:43 AM

Wah... Sipadan looks very lovely. Can't wait to see more. Cheers, Abu