Stunning Semporna Diving Guide

Jump into Semporna's glassy sea🌊 Keep this diving & relaxing guide handy!

Coming to Semporna, Malaysia, I truly understood what "paradise on earth" means. Here, not only is the sea Tiffany blue, but you can also swim with sea turtles, lie in a water bungalow watching the sunset—it's incredibly healing～

🏝️Must-visit spots recommended:
📍Mabul Water Bungalows
Recommended to stay 1-2 nights! Open the door and you can jump straight into the sea, and at night you can see the magical blue tears. Water bungalow prices range from 1000-3000 MYR, remember to book 3 months in advance!

📍Kapalai Island
A must for diving enthusiasts! The coral conservation here is excellent, and you can see sea turtles and clownfish schools. Snorkeling costs 280 MYR/person, scuba diving 450 MYR/person (equipment included)

📍Tun Sakaran Marine Park
You need to hike 20 minutes to the viewing platform, but it’s totally worth it! You can see the Five-Colored Sea and Pearl Island panorama all at once. Entrance fee is 50 MYR

📍Sipadan Island
The Mecca of diving! Only 120 people allowed on the island daily, advance reservation is a must. You can see jackfish storms and white-tip sharks. You must have an AOW or higher diving certificate to go.

🍽️Food recommendations:
▪️Tian Tian Seafood Restaurant
Signature creamy tiger prawns are amazing! Average cost 80 MYR per person, remember to queue before 5 PM
▪️Seaview Cafe
A Chinese-run restaurant, recommended dishes are salted egg crab and salted pepper mantis shrimp

🏨Accommodation tips:
▪️If budget allows, stay in a water bungalow, recommended SWV on Mabul Island or Kapalai Resort
▪️To save money, stay in town, recommended Star Marine Hotel, 300 MYR/night including breakfast
▪️All hotels must be booked in advance! Especially during the peak season from June to August

💡Practical tips:
1. Choose coral-friendly sunscreen!
2. Bring an underwater camera or rent a GoPro (80 MYR/day)
3. Alipay works in town, but only cash is accepted on the islands
4. Remember to take seasickness medicine for island hopping tours

Sipadan Island Tun Sakaran Marine Park Mabul Water Bungalows Resort