Sabah Island

Breath taking places

PULAU KAPALAI

Pulau Kapalai is a hidden island between Sipadan and Mabul. It is actually a sand bar that sits upon a stretch of reefs, called the ‘Ligitan Reefs’. There is a water village cum resort built on stilts here, where you can observe the marine life that swims in the reef below.

PULAU SIPADAN

Winner of many tourism and diving awards, the seas of Sipadan Island are renowned for having more than 3000 species of fish and corals that live in its ecosystem. Divers can even explore an underwater limestone cavern here which is called the turtle tomb; full of chambers that contain the skeletal remains of turtles. Despite once being catapulted to world news for terrorist kidnappings, Sipadan is now very safe and closely guarded by the marines.

PULAU LANKAYAN

Lankayan Island, located in the Sulu Sea North West of Sandakan is a small piece of paradise, complete with white sandy beaches, casuarina trees and beautiful sunsets. The surrounding reefs attract a variety of fish such as leopard sharks, marbled stingrays and giant groupers. This makes the island a fantastic place for diving with a shipwreck to explore in the vicinity.

PULAU MABUL

The Mabul Island used to leech of the popularity of its sister island Sipadan, but has earned its own recognition over the years as a prime diving and snorkelling destination. A small island, the 200-hectare reef in the north western part of the island is home to a rich variety of marine life, from cuttlefish to octopus and squids to crabs. The water isn’t very deep at 25-30 meters, making it suitable for beginner divers.