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SIPADAN KAPALAI ISLAND
Dive in Sipadan and stay at this lovely resort that's been built upon a sandy shallow reef. Includes six boat dives and unlimited shore dives with all basic equipment provided. Delicious meals are prepared for you throughout the day. Sipadan-Kapalai is equally wonderful for divers and non-divers alike to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world and be pampered with horizon views of turquoise oceans all around. Dives in Sipadan almost guaranteed and you would not be disappointed with the variety of marine life in the underwater world.DAY 1
Tawau - Semporna - Kapalai Island
Arrive in Tawau and take a 2 hour overland journey to Semporna. From the jetty, take another 1 hour boat ride journey to beautiful Kapalai. Upon arrival, get ready for the orientation by your dive master and later, enjoy a couple of shore dives.
- Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight in Kapalai Dive Resort
DAY 2
Kapalai Island
Enjoy the tropical weather and uniqueness of Borneo's underwater world with three boat dives per day and unlimited shore dives at the crystal-clear water of Kapalai.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight in Kapalai Dive Resort
DAY 3
Kapalai Island
Last chance to tick all the marine life list as this is your last day to dive! Enjoy an unlimited shore dives with your diving buddy.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight in Kapalai Dive Resort
DAY 4
Kapalai Island - Transfer out
It’s time to say good-bye to this magnificent island and prepare for transfer to Semporna/Tawau for your flight to Sandakan/Kota Kinabalu.
- Breakfast
Tour Includes
- Accommodation
- Food and beverage (excludes alcoholic and carbonated drinks) boat dives
- Unlimited shore dives
- Tanks
- Weights and belts
- This tour package rates include pick-up and drop-off from Tawau airport or hotels in Tawau.
Tour Excludes
- Airfare & tax
- Semporna jetty fee
- BC Jacket
- Regulator
- Gauges
- Octopus
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Wet suit
- Fin
- Booties and other items not mentioned (can be rented at the resort).
MALAYSIAN RATES
DIVER PACKAGE (per person rate)
(Package minimum qualification requirement: PADI OPEN WATER certified or equivalent)RATE PER DIVER | 8% SST | TOTAL PER DIVER | |
RM | RM | RM | |
2 NIGHTS | 2,300.00 | 184.00 | 2,484.00 |
3 NIGHTS | 3,500.00 | 280.00 | 3,780.00 |
4 NIGHTS | 4,700.00 | 376.00 | 5,076.00 |
EXT. NIGHT | 1,200.00 | 96.00 | 1,296.00 |
The cost of one permit is RM450/person to enter Sipadan and this is NOT include in the package above.
NON-DIVER PACKAGE (per person rate)
(No diving activity)
RATE PER DIVER | 8% SST | TOTAL PER DIVER | |
RM | RM | RM | |
2 NIGHTS | 1,870.00 | 149.60 | 2,019.60 |
3 NIGHTS | 2,695.00 | 215.60 | 2,910.60 |
4 NIGHTS | 3,520.00 | 281.60 | 3,801.60 |
EXT. NIGHT | 825.00 | 66.00 | 891.00 |
NON-MALAYSIAN RATES
DIVER PACKAGE (per person rate)
(Package minimum qualification requirement: PADI OPEN WATER certified or equivalent)RATE PER DIVER | 8% SST | TOTAL PER DIVER | |
RM | RM | RM | |
2 NIGHTS | 2,890.00 | 231.20 | 3,121.20 |
3 NIGHTS | 4,240.00 | 339.20 | 4,579.20 |
4 NIGHTS | 5,590.00 | 447.20 | 6,037.20 |
EXT. NIGHT | 1,350.00 | 108.00 | 1,458.00 |
The cost of one permit is RM450/person to enter Sipadan and this is NOT include in the package above.
NON-DIVER PACKAGE (per person rate)
(No diving activity)
RATE PER DIVER | 8% SST | TOTAL PER DIVER | |
RM | RM | RM | |
2 NIGHTS | 2,195.00 | 175.60 | 2,370.60 |
3 NIGHTS | 3,195.00 | 255.60 | 3,450.60 |
4 NIGHTS | 4,195.00 | 335.60 | 4,530.60 |
EXT. NIGHT | 1,000.00 | 80.00 | 1,080.00 |
Both packages include:-
- Transfer from Tawau Airport to SEMPORNA and return. (70 minutes)
- Transfer by boat from Semporna(KAPALAI private Jetty) – 40 minutes to KAPALAI resort and return(on SIC basis).
- Accommodation at Sipadan-KAPALAI Dive Resort on twin sharing basis.
- Fresh Buffet Meals – breakfast/lunch/dinner.
- Afternoon snacks – served at the restaurant daily.
- Tea/Coffee, cold water and cordial – served throughout the day at the restaurant daily.
- Snorkel around the resort.
- Single/Solo traveler is subjected to Single Supplement for OWN CHALET with NO SHARING option (Single Supplement rate: additional 30% from the above package rate)
- Group Travel Option – ONE (1) pax FREE for every NINE (9) paying pax adults (Subjected to same arrival and departure flight and time, FOC pax subjected to SST)
- 5% off from the package rate for sharing 3 adults in a chalet
- 50% off from the Non-Dive Package (ND) rate for non-diver child from 2 to below 12 yrs – sharing room with 2 adults
- Infant 24 months and below is chargeable at 10% of Non-Diver Package (ND) rate
- Junior Diver (Child Diver) rate is based on Diver Package (D) rate
(For diver package only)
- 3 guided boat dives daily – except on arrival & departure day with no dive allowed within 24 hours prior to departure flight time
- Tank, weight and weight belt are provided
- Unlimited house reef dive in front of KAPALAI Dive Centre*
- Night dives in front of KAPALAI Dive Centre - for diver with night dive experience only.*
Notes:
- All prices quoted above are in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and EXCLUDES of Semporna Jetty Fee* and the TTx (Tourism Tax)
- Jetty Fee (inclusive SST) - RM 10.00 per person (payable to the Municipal Council of Semporna) – implemented since 2012
- TTx (Tourism Tax) – RM 10.00 per room per night (payable to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department) –implemented since 1st Sept 2017 (Sipadan-KAPALAI Dive Resort is an authorize agent to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) to collect Tourism Tax(TTx). This tax will be collected at the resort)
- KAPALAI has no other room category and allocation of room is based on RUN OF HOUSE (ROH) basis. (choosing of room by number will not be entertained)
- Honeymoon/Simple decoration (setting on arrival day only) in the chalet is chargeable at RM 150.00 per setting (inclusive SST).
- Combining Diver Package(D) and Non-Diver Package(ND) is not allowed (diver has to decide between Diver package (D) OR Non-Diver package (ND) throughout their stay)
- To purchase Diver Package, one must be a certified/licensed diver
- No pregnant woman are allowed by boat to KAPALAI Resort
- No dive allowed within 24 hours prior to departure flight time.
- Snorkel by boat is not available
- Diver guest are encourage to bring along their own equipment otherwise opt for rental from KAPALAI Dive Centre.
Equipment rental rate:-
ITEMS | TOTAL (RM) |
BC Jacket | 42.00 / Day |
Regulator / gauges / octopus | 42.00 / Day |
Mask | 19.00 / Day |
Snorkel | 9.00 / Day |
Wet suit | 35.00 / Day |
Fins | 15.00 / Day |
Booties | 13.00 / Day |
Kayak transparent (per hour) | 60.00 / Hour |
Surfboard puddle (per hour) | 60.00 / Hour |
Boat Schedules (Fixed Transfer Time)
- Semporna Private Jetty to KAPALAI Resort
- KAPALAI Resort to Semporna Private Jetty
Land Transfer Time
- From Tawau to Semporna
- From Semporna to Tawau
Insurance
We recommend that if you intend to go scuba diving, make sure you have an insurance policy that covers this activity. We strongly recommend that all guests take out adequate travel insurance covers accident, loss caused by cancellations, loss of luggage, personal property, medical expenses, medical evacuation and weather disruption / cancellations (including activity cancellations). Guests intending on participating in diving activities must ensure their insurance covers them for SCUBA related activities and has appropriate 'depth ' coverage.Check-In/Check-Out Time
Check-In Time into Chalet – 02:30 pmCheck-Out Time from Chalet – 11.30 am
Meals and Timing
Breakfast 07:00 am to 09:30 amLunch 12:30 pm to 14:00 pm
Dinner 19:00 pm to 20:30 pm
Note: Strictly no outside Food & Drinks allowed into the Resort
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