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Sipadan ( Malay: Pulau Sipadan) is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 metres (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It is located in the Celebes Sea off the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. It was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. Visit the Sipadan Island in Malaysia, which is counted among the top 10 diving spots in the world and also offers travelers birdwatching and snorkeling options. Blog Honeymoon Destinations India Destination Kerala Himachal Goa Rajasthan Andaman International Destination Thailand Bali Sri Lanka Asia Europe Season Hotels Travelogues Topical Sipadan Island Semporna "I have seen other places like Sipadan years ago. Now we have found again an untouched piece of art". - Jacques-Yves Cousteau Sipadan has appealed as one of the top dive sites in the world. It has been highly sought after by divers for its array of possible sightings. Sipadan is the only Oceanic island in Malaysia, as it's a prehistoric volcano rising 600m from the ocean floor. This means that the island is surrounded by deep waters and wall reefs which are home to some seriously big Ocean Pelagics like white, black and grey tipped Sharks, Trevallies, and Chevron and Yellow fin Barracudas.
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Best Times to Visit The best time is during the dry season which is from March to October. High period is in July, August and first week of October. Beginning 2020, Sipadan Island will close from 1st to 31st December every year. However other nearby islands is still available for diving. Located in the Celebes Sea, Sipadan Island was formed as corals grew on top of an extinct volcano over thousands and thousands of years. Sipadan is the only volcanic island in Malaysia to breach the surface, and today the island drops straight to the sea floor over 2,000 meters deep! Table of Contents Sipadan Island - What's the Big Deal? Sipadan Island is a marine paradise for divers tucked in the Celebes Sea, 35km south of Semporna off the coast of Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia and is internationally recognized amongst divers. Located about 20 miles from Semporna, Sabah, Sipadan is Malaysia's only oceanic island of volcanic origin. As the top of a steep sea mountain, it rises from a 600-metre abyss in the Celebes Sea. The island was originally declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 for migratory birds. From 1981 onwards, it became a marine reserve.
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Updated Sipadan Dive Regulations 2023 - Sabah Parks tightened dive regulations at Sipadan island in September 2022 - Minimum Advanced Open Water certification required to dive Sipadan, one permit will only allow two dives, instead of three, per day. Table of Contents What makes Sipadan so spectacular? Spectacular Sipadan Island, meaning "Border Island", is located on the north-eastern edge of Malaysia in the state of Sabah. It is the only oceanic island in Malaysia formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone rising 600 metres from the seabed. Voted as "The Top Dive Destination in the World" by Rodale's Scuba.
Pulau Sipadan ('Border Island' in Malay) is an island of outstanding natural beauty. The island is only 12 hectares (30 acres) and is covered by pristine rainforest. The amazing diversity and abundance of marine life found at Sipadan makes it one of the top world's top diving spots and without doubt the most famous scuba destination in Malaysia. About Sipadan Island (Malay: Pulau Sipadan) Situated five degrees north of the equator in the Sulawesi Sea (Celebes), Sipadan, rated as one of the world's top dive sites, is an oceanic island which has heard the praises of divers all over the world.
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There are many things to do on Sipadan Island, apart from diving. Visitors can explore the island's lush rainforest, relax on its pristine beaches, and enjoy water sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing. The island is also home to wildlife, including sea turtles, reef sharks, and colorful tropical fish. When diving in Sipadan, the dive spots usually live up to their names: White Tip Avenue, Turtle Patch, Staghorn Crest, Lobster Lair and Hanging Gardens (for soft corals), all deliver!This is largely due to Sabah National Parks making huge efforts since 2005 to protect the area.
