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Oh, ok... 10 years ago in 2009, I was told by the divemaster 50% chance for giant mantas rays in the afternoon. What I saw was giant mantas, but I listen to your opinion about nebulas, maybe that's what they meant by 50% guaranteed.... When I asked few months ago, this was history... yes they...

Number 1: Sipadan (and Mabul for macro) is still excellent with blacktips, huge hawksbill turtles, big coral, and a limited number of divers. The macro around Mabul is amazon thanks to the villages which act as a nursury. Stay easily 5/7 days. Aboid the peak seasons (Chinese holidays mostly)...

In addition to Lankayan, Mabul Water Bungalows villas vith jaccuzzi are superb for a honeymoon if you want to dive Sipadan. The are special packages/discounts for honeymooners.

Layang Layang hammerhead mating season is in end of April-May. Even then you need to stay 1 week to 10 days be able to see the big chools. Outside the hammerhead mating season, you can still see sporadically the hammerheads.

Sipadan is superb. And the security has improved greatly since 5 years ago.

The best season for Sipadan regarding viz is between Mars to end October. Also it's open year round. Between November and february it's a bit more rainy. August can be a bit choppy. Also this year the sun was out there from February (weather changing - El Nido - Gloal Warming). Try to avoid the...

There are several factors to consider regarding the Sipadan permits. Also the limit per day is 120 divided between various dive resorts, the common policy between the dive resorts is not to guarantee a permit for short stays. This doesn't mean that there are no permits available. This means...

Hi all instructors, We need 1-2 PADI instructors for an immediate start in a small dive centre located on Mabul, Sabah (near Sipadan island). Accommodation provided. Professional, friendly, patient, relax and understanding with staff and high customer service. Please PM me along with...

Did you see hammerheads?

Concerning permits, it's limited to 120 divers a day. The current situation is that you can book with your resort of choice your permits in advance. Depending when you go (quiet season or high season) and how many divers you are, you will have more or less availability. There are always...

If you haven't been to the Philippines, you should go: there is excellent diving there (anilao, sabang, malapascua). Also note that high season starts in october till april. The food is no as good as in thailand. Other places to consider: Lembeh and Sipadan.

Hello All! Please feel free to ask me any questions related to diving Sipadan, Sabah, Philippines, Indonesia and thailand. At Sipadan.com we aim to offer the best diving holiday experience. Enjoy!