2026 guide · Sabah
Last updated 31 October 2026 · 3 places
⚡ Quick answer · Last updated 31 October 2026
Top picks in Semporna: Sipadan Island (Diving), Kapalai and Mabul Muck Diving (Diving) and Mabul Island (Islands).
🤿 Diving · Pulau Sipadan, Semporna, Sabah
Sipadan is world-famous for turtles, barracuda tornadoes and reef sharks off a vertical wall. Daily permits are limited, so book months ahead through a licensed operator.
Don't miss: Barracuda Point and Turtle Cavern
🤿 Diving · Kapalai / Mabul, Semporna, Sabah
World-class muck diving: ghost pipefish, frogfish, mandarin fish and octopus on sandy slopes. Easy to combine with Sipadan trips.
Don't miss: Frogfish and mimic octopus at Kapalai
🏝️ Islands · Pulau Mabul, Semporna, Sabah
Tiny Bajau-style island near Sipadan, with stilted resorts, macro-rich house reefs and friendly village life. Divers love it for critters and as the Sipadan base.
Don't miss: Snorkelling or diving with turtles around the jetty
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