Plongée à Mabul Island — Malaysia

Mabul is Sipadan's macro-obsessed neighbor. While Sipadan delivers walls and pelagics, Mabul's sandy slopes harbor one of the world's richest concentrations of small marine life — frogfish, blue-ringed octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and harlequin shrimp all within a single dive. Most Sipadan-bound divers stay here.

Score
66.0
Visibilité
5–20m
Température
28–30°C
Meilleurs mois
May, October
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Mabul Island
MalaysiaAsia-Pacific
66.0

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4.2461°N

118.6283°E

Mabul is Sipadan's macro-obsessed neighbor. While Sipadan delivers walls and pelagics, Mabul's sandy slopes harbor one of the world's richest concentrations of small marine life — frogfish, blue-ringed octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and harlequin shrimp all within a single dive. Most Sipadan-bound divers stay here.

Sipadan's Muck Diving Neighbor

Visibility5–20 m
Temperature28–30°C
Max Depth18 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsMay, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML69.0CH82.0VIS56.0SV58.0TMP76.0DA52.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL58.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

69.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
100
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
69.0
Coral & Reef Health
82.0
Visibility & Conditions
56.0
Dive Site Variety
58.0
Water Temperature
76.0
Depth & Access
52.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
58.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkeling on house reefBajau Laut stilt village visitsunset watching

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Bajau Laut sea gypsy stilt village

Non-Diver Score

3/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber50 km — Semporna Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital50 km

Speedboat to Semporna for chamber; helicopter evacuation to Kota Kinabalu available

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Scuba Junkie Mabul

PADI

4.7
380 reviewsNITROX

Seaventures Dive Rig

PADI

4.6
420 reviewsNITROX

Sipadan Mabul Resort

SSI

4.5
280 reviewsNITROX