Mabul Island

Borneo

The world may well be familiar with the famous wall diving and huge schools of fish & pelagics at Sipadan Island, but just 15 minutes away lies its unknown neighbour, Mabul Island. Here exists a collection of some of the most rare and unique marine creatures to be found anywhere on earth. Diving at Mabul will present you with underwater treasures, many indigenous to the Indo Pacific. Ghost pipefish, frogfish, numerous species of colorful nudibranch, gobies, shrimps, Mandarin fish, crocodile fish, sea moths and the elusive paintpot cuttlefish ( as seen in the photo below - only 12cm long ) to name just a few.

Mabul Island has deservedly gained International acclaim from professional underwater photographers as one of the Best Macro Dive Destination in the World. Come and see these small, spectacular creatures who inhabit the waters around Mabul and experience " Muck Diving " at its best.

Dive packages are offered by Sipadan Mabul Resort, Mabul Water Bungalows and daily diving with Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort.