Max Depth
40m
Visibility
20-40 meters
Water Temp
26-30°C (79-86°F)
Best Season
April to December
About Sipadan Island
Sipadan Island rises 600 meters from the seabed, creating one of the richest marine habitats on Earth. Often ranked as one of the top 5 dive sites globally, Sipadan is famous for its tornado of barracuda and massive schools of jacks.
Dive Highlights
- Barracuda tornado at Barracuda Point
- Turtle Tomb cave
- Schools of bumphead parrotfish
- Pristine drop-offs
- Permit required (limited daily divers)
Marine Life You'll See
BarracudaBumphead ParrotfishSea TurtlesWhitetip Reef SharksGiant TrevallyHammerhead SharksThresher Sharks
Certification Required
Advanced Open Water
Location Details
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Location
- Sabah, Malaysia
