Sipadan is open for diving - All you need to know

Are you missing the clear, blue waters and marine life of Sabah? Good news! Starting from the first of November, Sabah will be open for interstate travel. After many months of state borders being closed, it will now be possible to enter Sabah again for diving, no matter where in Malaysia you are travelling from! We are very excited to open up for out-of-state visitors again, and to welcome you all back to the incredible dive sites of Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan!

We are offering some special opening promotions with awesome discount to help you get back in the water, and if you are worried that the situation may change again, we’ve got you covered! All packages are covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee, and you will be able to change your dates with no extra fee if needed.

Are there any travel restrictions or requirements?

Starting from the first of November, you will be able to enter Sabah from any other Malaysian state, without needing any special permission to travel and without the need to quarantine upon arrival. The rules that apply are the following:

• Adults above 18 years of age must be fully vaccinated to enter Sabah, and take part in any tourism activities.
• Teenagers between the age of 12-17 must have completed at least one dose of their Covid vaccine.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents to enter Sabah.
• To enter Sabah you must undergo the RT-PCR or RTK-Antigen test within three days of your trip.

What activities do you offer?

Fun diving and Sipadan packages

Book a Sipadan package for best value! Sipadan is considered one of the best dive sites in the world, and now would be a great time to visit – before the crowds come back! Packages include accommodation at our Mabul beach Resort, diving at Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan, Sipadan permit fee, equipment rental, boat transfers to/from Mabul at specified times, meals, tea, coffee & water.

Dive courses

Been bored during lockdown? Now is the perfect time to try something new! If you are new to diving, check out our Discover Scuba Program and Open Water Course. 

If you are already a diver, consider signing up for the Advanced Open Water or Rescue. Or why not go all in and become a PADI Divemaster? We offer all PADI dive courses as well as some Specialties. 

Snorkeling packages

You don’t have to be a diver to visit us. Snorkelers can also enjoy the beauty of the underwater world and the unique marine life which can be found in these waters. You’ll be able to swim with huge sea turtles, colourful schools of fish and beautiful coral reefs. Check out our non-diver packages here.

Scuba Junkies safety measures

We have thorough Covid-19 safety measures in place to keep you, our staff and the local community safe, and to ensure that you still have an amazing trip during these unusual times. The key parts of our measures are:

• All Scuba Junkie staff have been fully vaccinated, and we can only accept fully vaccinated guests who can provide their vaccination certificate upon booking.
• All guests will be temperature checked before check-in at the resort. Anyone with a temperature above 37.5oC will not be allowed to enter.
• Face masks must be worn, and social distancing adhered to between people who are not travelling together.
• Our boats will only be filled to 75% capacity, meaning you will have plenty of space during your dive trips.
• All areas of the dive centre and resort such as boats, restaurant, bar and office will be regularly cleaned and disinfected. 

We urge you to follow all the outlined safety measures. Our staff have been trained to follow and carry out these measures to make sure that your diving trip is as incredible as you imagined – even in these extraordinary times!

What are you waiting for?

We can’t wait to welcome you back to our resort, and to take you diving on the amazing reefs in this area. We’ve been missing the water during these crazy times, and we bet you have too! Now is the best time to book your diving trip – great weather, less crowded and you can get some great discount on your booking! Contact us today via the form below to find out about our special re-opening rates.

Let’s go diving!