Kapalai Island : Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort

How to make a Booking?

Overview

This 4-day Kapalai trip offers a mix of diving and leisure.

On day one, arrive at Tawau Airport and transfer to Semporna jetty for the boat ride to Kapalai. Early arrivals enjoy more dives and meals.

Day two is full of diving activities with guided boat dives, unlimited jetty dives, and optional night dives for advanced divers. Non-divers can enjoy free time and other water activities.

Day three includes more guided boat dives, with a reminder to plan the last dive carefully to allow enough time before flying.

On the final day, have breakfast, check out, and transfer back to Tawau Airport. No diving is allowed before departure for safety.

Tour Inclusions

Availability :
Every day (pre-book needed)
Minimum :

2 adults

Packages :

NON-DIVER (RUN OF HOUSE BASIS - ADULT)
RM2500

DIVER (RUN OF HOUSE BASIS - ADULT)
RM3290

NON-DIVER (RUN OF HOUSE BASIS - CHILD)
RM1250

NON-DIVER (RUN OF HOUSE BASIS - INFANT)
RM250

Pick Up Point :
Tawau Airport or Your Hotel in Tawau
Pick Up Time :
Depends on Boat Schedule
Drop Off Point :
Tawau Airport or Your Hotel in Tawau
Drop Off Time :
Depends on Boat Schedule
Duration :
From 3 Days 2 Night
Included :

  • Meet and return land transfer from Tawau Airport or Tawau hotel to Semporna jetty.
  • Return boat transfer to Kapalai Island.
  • Stay in twin or triple sharing room at the resort.
  • Buffet meals provided daily — breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Afternoon snacks served at the restaurant each day.
  • Tea, coffee, cold water, and cordial available all day.
  • Three guided boat dives each day, not on arrival and departure days (for divers).
  • Unlimited house reef dives at Kapalai Dive Centre area (for divers), unguided and with buddy.
  • Tanks, weights, and belt included (for divers).
  • Night dives at house reef for divers with night dive experience, unguided and with buddy.
  • Snorkeling around resort area (from Dive Centre only).
  • Guests staying in Semporna or Tawau on last day get one dive only, due to no-fly rule.
  • Must wait 24 hours after last dive before flying.
Excluded :

  • Airfares not included.
  • Diving equipment and gear not included.
  • Snorkel gear not included.
  • Beverages like alcohol, fruit juice, and soft drinks not included.
  • Laundry not included.
  • Room service not included.
  • Semporna jetty fee not included.
  • Items not mentioned or specified in the package not included.
Things to bring :

  • Sun block lotion.
  • Extra clothing.
  • Towel.
  • Suitable outfit for snorkeling.
  • Personal toiletries.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Camera with waterproof bag.
  • Sandals or slippers.
  • Plastic bags.
  • Face mask.
  • Waterproof backpack to store your items.
Recommended attire :

  • Sturdy and comfortable shoes.
  • Cap or hat for sun.
  • Light shirt and breathable pants.
  • Sunglasses for sun protection.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Arrival day.

Meet staff at Tawau Airport and transfer by land to Semporna private jetty.

Boat departs from Semporna jetty at 1030 hrs — orientation dive and guided boat dive included.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Boat departs from Semporna jetty at 1230 hrs — orientation dive included.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Note: Best to arrive at Tawau Airport by 1000 hrs to catch boat to Kapalai Resort. Last boat is at 1330 hrs.

If you take the last boat, only dinner is included on arrival day as lunch time is 1230 hrs to 1400 hrs.

Day 2 :

Divers get 3 guided boat dives, unlimited jetty dives (not guided, find own buddy), and night dive for advanced divers (not guided, find own buddy).

Non-divers free at leisure.

Other activities: swimming, snorkeling, ocean kayaking.

Day 3 :

Divers get 3 guided boat dives. Last dive ends by 1835 hrs.

Note: Avoid flying too soon after diving. It is safer to wait at least 24 hours after the last dive before flying to prevent health risks.

Plan last dive carefully.

Day 4 :

After breakfast, check out from Kapalai.

Boat to Semporna, then land transfer to Tawau Airport.

Boat departs from Kapalai at 1100 hrs — no diving before leaving. Meals: Breakfast and light lunch.

Boat departs from Kapalai at 1330 hrs — no diving before leaving. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Optional Tour (Excluded)

Not available

Important Notes

  • For order less than 48 hours, booking is subjected to Tourist guide and room availability. We will discuss any change with you on how we can make your tour success if change need to be made. Any refund is subjected to 10% management cost as last option of your booking.
  • We will request by using PayPal to your e-mail after booking has been made.
Useful Travel Tips :

Wear light and quick-dry clothes.
Use a swimsuit or rash guard for water activities.
Bring a hat or cap for sun protection.
Wear sandals or water shoes for easy movement.
Carry a light cover-up or T-shirt to wear when not in the water.
Use sunglasses to protect your eyes.