If youhttps://advertisementbiz.com/kota/taxis like turtles and sharks, great drop
offs and reefs to snorkel then you will love Sipadan. This island off the east
coast of Malaysian Borneo used to boast the worlds best shore dive. About
10m/30ft from the beach the wall drops to 680m/2200ft. Since 2005 the island is
a marine park and is protected from dynamite fishermen and over diving by the
Malaysian Navy and Sabah Parks officials. Divers must stay on close by Mabul or
take day trips from the coast town of Semporna.
For such a wonderful dive site you would
expect premium prices, but Sipadan is surprisingly accessible for those on a
shoestring budget. Get yourself to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore and follow the
tips below for a unforgettable dive holiday without breaking the bank.
Book your international flight to Kuala
Lumpur or Singapore and then get yourself to Semporna via Tawau.
How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
Book a flight from KL to Tawau with Air Asia
for around RM200 plus taxes.
Air Asia leaves from the Kuala Lumpur LCCT
which stands for Low Cost Carrier Terminal. Its about 10km from the main
international terminals. Follow the signs from arrivals to the car park and you
will find the bus station and a transfer bus for RM1.50. It takes around 15
mins but leave some time to spare.
Air Asia are very strict about excess baggage
and its expensive but they are very friendly to scuba divers. Pack your gear
separately and identify it when you check in and you will pay maximum of RM30.
How to get from Singapore to Tawau
Book a flight from Johor Bahru to Tawau with
Air Asia for around RM200 plus taxes.
Johor
Bahru is the Malaysian town across the causeway from Singapore. After you land,
take the train into town and then a bus from Queen Street bus station to
Malaysia! Total cost less than S$5. You will need to get a taxi to Johor Bahru
airport (also called Senai airport) because the buses are difficult to find but
this should only cost you RM20 or so.
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