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Sipadan Island Underwater Photography (AOW)

Tawau (Semporna) Min. Participant(s): 1

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Highlight

  • 2 dive spots: South Point & Barracuda Point.
  • 1 dive spot at Mabul Island.

Included

Return boat transfer, Sipadan Park permit, Jetty fee, Dive/snorkeling equipments, Briefing & dive master, Lunch, Mineral water

Description

Make Your Dive Extraordinary

This tour is not just about diving—it’s about capturing the magic of the ocean and making your adventure in Sipadan truly unforgettable. Book now to reserve your spot and take home a beautiful collection of underwater memories.

Explore Sipadan, Malaysia’s Premier Diving Destination with Professional Underwater Photography

Discover the breathtaking underwater world of Sipadan Island, renowned for its rich marine life and stunning coral reefs. This exclusive adventure offers you a unique experience, capturing your dive through professional underwater photography that will turn your memories into a stunning visual story.

What’s Included:

• 1-on-1 Photography Session: Enjoy a personalized underwater photo shoot with an experienced photographer.

• Sipadan Permit Fee: A Sipadan permit is essential to access the island.

•  All-inclusive Package: Your fee includes roundtrip speedboat transfers, a delicious lunch at sea, drinking water, diving equipment, and a dedicated dive guide to ensure a smooth and safe experience.

• Special Video: Along with the full collection of your dive photos, you’ll receive a professionally edited 1-minute video highlighting your underwater adventure.

Dive Sites:

• Sipadan Dive Spots: Explore two world-famous dive locations—South Point & Barracuda Point—where you’ll have the chance to witness various marine life.

• Mabul Island Dive: Additionally, we offer a dive at Mabul Island, known for its macro life and vibrant coral landscapes.

Additional Options:

• Freediving enthusiasts can rent fins for an extra MYR 150.

Important Information:

• You must be an Advanced Open Water (AOW) Certified Diver to participate in this tour.

• Sipadan permits are limited and require booking with full payment. Please note that bookings are non-refundable and dates cannot be changed once confirmed.

• While we cannot control natural factors such as underwater visibility or marine life, we guarantee an unforgettable experience in Sipadan’s pristine waters.

Pro Tips for Your Photoshoot:

• Bring your wetsuit, with white or leg-revealing styles being ideal for underwater photography.

• Feel free to wear colored contact lenses, false eyelashes, or eye makeup to enhance your close-up shots.

• For hair, we recommend styles like high ponytails or double ponytails for a sleek underwater look.

• The photographer will guide you through natural poses to help create graceful, breathtaking shots.

 

Itinerary

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

  • 1

    Meet the Dive Master or Dive Instructor at the pier and take dive equipment at the dive center.

  • 2

    Depart to Sipadan Island after registration.

  • 3

    Reach Sipadan Island, briefing from Dive Master or Dive Instructor.

  • 4

    Prepare diving gear and check dive equipment.

  • 5

    1st Scuba Dive.

  • 6

    2nd Scuba Dive.

  • 7

    Rest and enjoy the packed lunch with the dive‘s crew.

  • 8

    Depart to Mabul Island for 3rd Scuba Dive.

  • 9

    Back to Semporna Jetty.

Breakfast N/A
Lunch Included
Dinner N/A
Warm Remind
  • Participant must be licensed diver with AOW (Advanced Open Water).
  • Advance reservation is recommended (2 months before your travel) for permit application.
  • 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.
  • Meeting point at the pier will be notified upon successful booking.

Pickup Time & Transport Fee

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

Meeting Point: 

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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Pay Online

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 from: Tawau (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 book:  2 month(s) in advance
To book at least:  30 day(s) in advance
Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.
Pickup Service:  Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.
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:  Not refunable for any cancellation made.

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