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Mataking+Timba-Timba+Pom Pom Dive

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  • Mataking Island
  • Timba-timba Island
  • Pom Pom Island
  • Discover Scuba Diving
  • Snorkeling

Included

Return boat transfer, Diving equipment, Diving instructor, Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, life jacket), Lunch, Jetty fee

Description

Join us for an unforgettable Discover Scuba Diving experience!

Don't let the absence of a diving license hold you back! Dive in and explore depths of up to 10 meters without the need for diving license!

Whether you're exploring the depths or snorkeling, Mataking Island offers a vibrant marine world waiting to be discovered. Snorkelers can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors on the coral reefs, home to butterflyfish, triggerfish, spinefoot, blue sea star, and other marine life. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get up close with sea turtles, sea snakes, starfish and other marine life and experience the magic of nature. And for many diving enthusiasts, the waters around Mataking Island are known as a dream destination. From the main photo, you can imagine how stunning the underwater landscape is. From barracudas to ribbon eels, giant clams to eagle rays, the array of marine life here is astounding. The dive sites of Mataking Island offer opportunities to encounter majestic pelagic creatures like grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and manta rays. Besides, you may spot smaller marine marvels such as octopuses, lionfish, and stonefish. Whale shark, the world's largest shark, is usually found in Sabah's waters from March to June, although this pattern may shift due to global climate change. If you're fortunate enough to encounter one, remember to admire from a distance, refraining from touching as marine life deserves to be revered in its natural habitat.

Timba-timba Island is renowned for its enchanting beaches and is a heaven for those seeking rare marine life sightings through diving, including large cuttlefish, frogfish, crabs, sea snakes, and occasionally nurse sharks hiding beneath table coral. While turtles are abundant, other common sightings include blue ribbon eels, moray eels, barracudas, lobsters, large coral trout, and snappers. The island features over ten dive sites, including Sweet Lips Table, Stingray City, Pygmy Point, Cahaya Way... just hearing the names ignites anticipation! While snorkelling, in addition to the coral reefs, you'll also have the opportunity to see a variety of tropical fish such as anemone fish and emperor angelfish, as well as sea turtles such as green turtles and hawksbill turtles.

Nestled amidst the Celebes Sea and encircled by seven islands, Pom Pom Island boasts lush tropical flora and pristine white sandy beaches. For snorkelers, the surrounding shallow coral gardens offer exceptional underwater visibility, providing the perfect setting to encounter a diverse range of marine species, including turtles, reef sharks, rays, and tropical fish. Whether you're a novice or an experienced enthusiast, you'll find these waters ideal for exploration and enjoyment. Not only that, it's an idyllic destination for passionate divers to explore diverse dive sites, seek out rare fish, and partake in exhilarating "muck diving" adventures. Discovering the tiniest and most exotic marine life has become a thrilling pursuit for divers. With over 20 dive sites, including Mandarin Heaven, Pit Rock, Northern Valley, and New Life, divers of all levels will find suitable spots to explore. Wildlife encounters may include sea turtles, banded sea snakes, robust ghost pipefish, glassfish, octopuses, and blue-spotted stingrays.

Discover Scuba Diving
Number of Dives  2 Dives (Subject to changes depending on weather)
Diver License  No Diver License required
Underwater Photo  Included
Diving Equipment   BCD, Regulator, Tank, Fin, Mask

- Guest are welcome to bring along their own diving equiment (if any). 
- Whole trip consists of TWO discovery scuba dives and ONE snorkeling, diving and snorkeling sites will be determined by Diving Instructor. 

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Important Notice:
- The price is not included the landing fee of MYR10/person on Timba-timba Island. The landing fee is payable by cash directly on Timba-timba Island to island staff or tour guide.

Strictly NO expecting mothers, age under 12 and above 50 years old, person with serious medical history, and those who need to fly within 24 hours after diving allowed for the trip.

Itinerary

* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.

  • 1

    Meet up at DIVE MONSTER DIVE CENTRE.

  • 2

    Register and take a boat ride to Timba-timba Island.

  • 3

    Arrive at Timba-timba Island. Proceed with the diving activity at Timba-timba Island.

  • 4

    Transfer to Mataking Island for the next diving activity.

  • 5

    Enjoy your lunch at Mataking Island.

  • 6

    Transfer to Pom Pom Island for snorkeling activity.

  • 7

    Begin returning to mainland.

  • 8

    Arrived jetty.

  • 9

    End of the tour.

Breakfast N/A
Lunch Included
Dinner N/A
Warm Remind
  • Kindly change swimwear at the hotel before 8:00am depart to island.
  • The price is not included the landing fee of MYR10 on Timba-timba Island. The landing fee is payable by cash directly to the island staff. If you opt not to go ashore, you are free to stay on the boat until we depart.
  • Recommend to bring: extra pocket money, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, change of clothes, towel, cap/hat, slipper, handheld fan, plastic bag for wet clothes.
  • Marine-friendly sunscreens are recommended to protect marine life.
  • Mataking Island will land on the side beach. Low tide condition will unable to land on the Mataking Island. Please refer to the weather condition on that day.

Pickup Time & Transport Fee

No hotel pickup service is provided, you may need to reach meeting point yourselves.

Meeting Point:  DIVE MONSTER DIVE CENTRE 潜水怪兽潜水中心

Google Map:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/qhoeLYPwewRfZtQY9

How to Pay

Pay on travelling day

No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.

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Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.

Bank Transfer

for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account

for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.

Good to know

Min. Participant(s)1 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
Tour location / Depart fromTawau (Semporna) . To reach Tawau city, you have to take a domestic flight or bus express from Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan. There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport too.
Recommend to book1 month(s) in advance
To book at least2 day(s) in advance
Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.
Pickup Service:  No hotel pickup service is provided, you may need to reach meeting point yourselves.
Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied. Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).
Cancellation & Refund Policy:  (1.) No refund for any cancellation made within 2 days from the tour date, 90% of full payment will be refunded if cancel 3 days and above. (2.) In an event of adverse weather, boatman has the right to cancel and return to Jetty for the safety of all passengers. No refund will be given on this. (3.) Any changes or cancellations due to weather or other force majeure, the operation team maintains the right to change routes, timings, and itinerary reserves if conditions beyond their control require it. (4.) No refund will be given in the event of guest "No Show". (5.) Tour fee will not be refunded once the tour is proceeding. (6.) Guest that decide to cancel their tour in the event of rain , even after confirming that the tour is able to proceed will not be refunded the tour fee. (7.) Only final cancellation made by the operation team before the tour commence is able to be refund the tour fee.

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