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Sipadan Liveaboard Diving Tour

Package

RM 5,040 up

Summary

Meeting point

Semporna Jetty

Starting time

3:30pm

Duration

Optional

Ending place

Semporna Jetty

Difficulty

Advanced

Languages

English
Malay

- Health and able
- Physical condition suitable for diving
- Advanced Open Water Diver or above and have an equivalent qualification

Requirement

What to expect

MV Celebes Explorer 9 is the only Sipadan liveaboard diving option and clearly the best way to dive Sipadan dive sites every day. You can join different lengths of cruises every Tuesday and Friday. It is also a great option for full charter for groups of 10 to 16 people. Celebes Explorer 9 will take you on an adventurous journey across the ocean to some of Borneo’s most astonishing diving spots that you can dream of. This liveaboard is the best way to experience diving at Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, and other nearby spots as it allows you to reach areas that you normally cannot get from a land-based dive resort. There are 8 Standard cabins on board. 6 twin bed cabins are on the lower deck and 2 double bed (2 single beds pushed together) cabins on the main deck, all with ensuite bathrooms. All the cabins have: - Air-conditioning - Private en-suite bathrooms with hot water shower - Towels, hairdryer and soap - Cabinet, shelves & mirror - Reading lights - Bedding - 24-hour, 240V electricity supply with universal sockets - Life jackets

What's included

- Round sea transfer from Semporna - CE9
- Delightful and comfortable private ensuite and air-conditioning cabin
- Jetty fee, diving permit in Sipadan, conservation / entrance fee in Sipadan
- Up to 3 or 4 dives daily. 2 dives in Sipadan and other dives in Mabul Island
- Dive equipment: Shorties, BCD, Regulator, Full Foot Fins, Mask and Snorkel
- Full board meals: Asian & local Buffet Meals and non-alcohol beverages
- 4 days 3 nights package: 2 days diving in Sipadan
- 5 days 4 nights package: 3 days diving in Sipadan
- 8 days 7 nights package: 6 days diving in Sipadan

Itinerary

Reference itinerary 1
Tuesday or Friday
- Meet at operator's office in Semporna at about 3:00pm. The transferral boat will departure to CE9 from Semporna Jetty at 3:30pm
- Check in CE9, Briefing, Free and easy, Dinner, Overnight

Wednesday / Saturday - Sunday / Wednesday - Sunday
- 2 dives in Sipadan + 2 dives in Mabul Island
- Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Overnight

Thursday or Monday
- 2 dives in Sipadan + 1 dive in Mabul Island
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Overnight

Friday or Tuesday
7:00am Check out. If CE9 is in Mabul Island
8:30am Check out. If CE9 is in Semporna


Reference itinerary 2 (For add-on Sipadan diving on embarkation day)
Tuesday or Friday
- Meet at operator's office in Semporna before 7:45am . The Speedboat will depart to Sipadan from Semporna.
- 2 dives in Sipadan & 1 dive in Mabul Island
- Box lunch
- After diving, the speedboat will departure to CE9
- Check in CE9, Briefing, Free and easy, Dinner, Overnight

Wednesday / Saturday - Sunday / Wednesday - Sunday
- 2 dives in Sipadan + 2 dives in Mabul Island
- Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Overnight

Thursday or Monday
- 2 dives in Sipadan + 1 dive in Mabul Island
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Overnight

Friday or Tuesday
7:00am Check out. If CE9 is in Mabul Island
8:30am Check out. If CE9 is in Semporna

Tour package price

Options:
- 4 days 3 nights (In: Tuesday / Out: Friday)
Twin sharing - RM5,040/pax
Single occupancy - RM7,298/pax

- 5 days 4 nights (In: Friday / Out: Tuesday)
Twin sharing - RM6,720/pax
Single occupancy - RM9,686/pax

- 8 days 7 nights (In: Tuesday / Out: Tuesday)
Twin sharing - RM11,760/pax
Single occupancy - RM16,223/pax

- For group booking (Minimum 10 pax)
4 days 3 nights (In: Tuesday / Out: Friday)
RM45,360 per 10 divers

5 days 4 nights (In: Friday / Out: Tuesday)
RM60,480 per 10 divers

8 days 7 nights (In: Friday / Out: Tuesday)
RM105,840 per 10 divers

- For group booking (Maximum 16 pax)
4 days 3 nights (In: Tuesday / Out: Friday)
RM73,080 per group

- Extension Night
RM24,360 per group

Add-on Items:

- Return land transfer from Tawau Airport - Semporna
RM80/pax

- Sipadan diving on Embarkation day (Minimum 2 pax to go)
RM900/pax

Things to note

What to bring

- IC (Malaysian) or Passport (Foreigner)
- Diving license card (Please print out the E-Card)
- Sufficient cash (Ringgit Malaysia, USD or EURO)
- Extra wear / Cloths
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Towel & personal toiletries
- Cap / Hat
- Sun block lotion (Ocean friendly product is highly recommended)

Purchase Notice

- Maximum 16 pax. - The tour will be cancelled if not enough 4 pax on board. - This package only for Advanced Open Water diver and above level. - The boat can only accommodate maximum of 8 single occupancy guests. - For Charter booking, return land transfer from Tawau Airport - Semporna is included. - All permit / conservation / entrance fees are subject to government approval, it subject to change without prior notice. - Dive site consideration depends on weather and sea condition. - 4th dive in Mabul Island is subject to sufficient time in accordance to local Curfew ruling. - Number of dive on last diving day depends on flight departure time on the following day. - Please bear in mind the requirement for 24 hours surface interval before your flight. - Except for no dives on embarkation and disembarkation day. - The local authority allows divers to do only 2 dives in Sipadan per day. - Nitrox and 15 liter tank are not provided. - The authority does not accept verification by showing the E-card from any smartphone, please print out the diving license. - Alcoholic and canned / bottled drinks, which could be purchased on board. - Celebes Explorer 9 does not have a credit card payment facility. - In view of the local Muslim staff working on board, we do not serve pork dishes. Pork will not be cooked in the kitchen. - Any damage of the property caused by the guests will be charged as a replacement cost. - Safety briefing will be conducted before the activity to ensure your safety. - This attraction is not suitable for pregnant women, guests with disability, heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Important Booking Information

- A Tourism Tax of MYR 10.00 Nett per room, per night applies to foreign passport holders arriving from 1 January 2023 onwards. This is collected by the hotel on behalf of the government upon check-out, and is not included in your total room cost. All Malaysian Nationals and Permanent Residents are exempted. - Unused services of the tour are non-refundable after tour commences. - Guests need to make payment within 2 days to confirm the itinerary. We accept Bank Transfer, Wise, VISA, Master Card, Union Pay, 支付寶, Apple Pay, Google Pay, GrabPay, Link. - Pay by Bank Transfer or Wise to get 3% OFF. - 30% non-refundable deposit payment shall be required upon confirmation of booking. - Full payment is required before 30 days of the departure. - Unused services of the tour are non-refundable after tour commences. - Travel Box as the agent, shall be exempted from liability for loss, injury or damage to property or personal accidents, delays irregularities or the occurrence beyond our control. - Travel Box reserve the right to alter routes, timetables and itineraries should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. - In the event of unforeseen circumstances occurring, such as war, civil disturbance, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, etc. which result in additional costs. No claims shall be entertained. - Guests are obliged to sign a Liability Release (Waiver) Form upon arrival. - Insurance is highly recommended for all guests before tour. - Offer is on prepayment basis, non-transferable. - Prices and product availability are subject to change without notice. - These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. - Travel Box reserve the right to alter routes, timetables and itineraries should conditions beyond. - Travel Box reserve the right to change the aforesaid promotion, benefits, and/or terms.

Cancellation Policy

Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
- Cancellation made at least 61 day(s) before departure date, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 31 ~ 60 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 21 ~ 30 day(s) of departure, will charge 75%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)

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