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Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort
Ex-Tawau Mabul is located just a few minutes from Sipadan by Fast Borneo Divers Speedboats. Though physically close, the diving at Mabul is completely different. Mabul's forte lies in the tiny rare creatures that can be found in the sand, rubble and fringing coral reef near the island. This is sometimes called "Muck Diving". Don't expect to see all the "Big Stuff" that can be found at Sipadan, but if fantastic colorful creatures and Macro Photography are your style, you'll love Mabul. Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort occupies a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. Easy access is provided for both shore and boat diving. Accommodations are provided in attractive and comfortable chalets, all with a view of the beach and the Borneo Mainland in the distance. The spacious dining hall also serves as a meeting place for socializing. You can relax and enjoy the evening with your friends or watch an Underwater Video to prime you for the next day's dive schedule. The resort is set in a quiet uncrowded location which allow you to really relax and unwind. Each Chalet consists of two rooms. Since the dive sites are close, frequently you will return to the resort for your surface interval so you can enjoy the balmy tropical breezes on your private veranda. The chalets are constructed of beautiful hardwoods in a local style. Ceiling fans and balmy tropical breezes provide ample cooling, but each chalet is also fully air conditioned for your comfort. All units have either twin or double size beds. Private ensuite bathrooms provide modern hot showers and toilet facilities. Amenities such as hair dryers and reading lamps are available in all rooms. Each room has a comfortable sofa for relaxing with your favorite book. Sample Itinerary : Day 01 - Meet and greet by Borneo Divers staff at the hotel lobby for flight MH 2121 @ 07:00/07:45 hrs for Tawau or meet at Tawau Airport at 7:45 a.m. in the morning. Transfer to Semporna by van or coach for approximately 1 ! hours journey. Arrive in Semporna and proceed to Mabul Island by boat around 10:00 a.m. for approximately 45 minutes to 1-hour journey, depending on the sea or weather condition. Expected to arrive Mabul Island at 11:00am and proceed for briefing, registration and check-in. Lunch will be serving at noontime. There will be 2 boat dives on your first day arrival and one of the boat dives will be an orientation dive with our Divemaster. (Subject to 1st Schedule Arrival) 2nd Schedule Arrival - 2:20pm from Tawau Airport to Semporna. From Semporna to Mabul Island will be at 4:00pm (NOTE: For those arrive on the 2nd Schedule Arrival will not be able to do any diving on the arrival day. They will do 3 boat dives on the 2nd day, one of which the boat dive is the orientation dive.) Day 02, 03, 04 - 3 boat dives a day, which the dives will be at Sipadan, Mabul or Kapalai. One Sunset Bonus Boat Dive without Divemaster at Mabul House Reef *Sipadan Dives subject to Quota and Weather permitting. Diving at Sipadan may be anytime of the day. DAY 05 - Free at leisure in the morning. Checkout. Two departures from Mabul to Semporna. First schedule at 06:30am and second schedule is at 11:30am (NOTE: Advisable no diving on the last day. However, if you wish to do so, you will have to sign a separate Liability / Release Waiver form. The latest recommendation from DAN, Training Agencies, etc., indicate that you should wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly. However, Borneo Divers recognizes that people, agencies and even computers / tables differ on this). For those who do morning dive (one morning boat dive at Mabul Only) on day out. Please note Bar Bill must be settled the night before, all belongings must be cleared and checked out before the first morning boat dive.
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