Sipadan-Mabul Resort, Sdn Bhd

Sipadan Mabul Resort is a beachfront PADI Dive Resort on Mabul Island, just 15 minutes from Sipadan. A PADI 5 Star Dive Resort with 6 PADI Instructors, it runs all boat diving from speedboats fitted with shaded seating, overhead shelves and a dry space to keep gear safe. For unlimited shore diving, you simply step off the end of the resort's jetty any time between 7am and 7pm.

Built for divers and photographers

Between dives the team switches your tanks, and after each dive your gear is delivered to the dive shed to disassemble, rinse and store. The boat crew are on hand to help with large or multiple camera systems, making this an ideal base for photographers. Technical diving courses are also available, alongside Nitrox, air fills and equipment rental.

Sipadan itself is tightly managed: 254 visitors are allowed per day, each diver may do 2 boat dives, and you must be a certified Advanced Open Water Diver. Onsite facilities include a training pool, classroom, retail shop, Wi-Fi and accommodation, with English spoken throughout.