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Sipadan - Mabul Resort & South China Seas Liveaboard - Malaysia


 

              Option 1 - Sipadan & Orang-Utans
                                9th-21st April
                                 (with Divequest)

                            World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Famous for Turtles everywhere you go - grazing on sponges and algae, or lazing on the wall ledges. Great for: Wall diving, drift dives and advanced divers. Large pelagics such as Whale Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Turtles, and schools of Barracuda.

               Option 2 - Tec Week Liveaboard
                                 9th-30th April


              Wreck Season - March - June, or Sept - November

Liveaboard trip on M/V Black Manta - one week using technical diving equipment for extended range WWII wreck dives between 50-70m.

 
 
 
Option 1 - Sipadan - Mabul Resort




  

Sipadan Island is a small tropical rainforest covered volcanic island peak that rises steeply from the depths of 600m from the Celebes Sea. Only 30 acres in area and never more than a few metres above sea-level. It boasts to have the best beach diving, with deep drop-offs only metres from the shore. The island is the top of a long-lost lava chimney from a prehistoric volcano. The very famous late French underwater explorer and filmmaker, Jacques-Yves Cousteau once remarked about Sipadan Island “I have seen other places like Sipadan… 45 years ago. Now we have found again an untouched piece of art.” Although said many years ago, it is still true today. The island is arguably on most divers top 10 dive destination in the world. The numbers of divers allowed daily into Sipidan is strictly limited to 120 per day, making it an exclusive location to add to your logbook resume.  Water temp 28-30c.

Mabul Island's greatness lies in its silty bottom macro eco system, which is a haven for small critters and invertebrate marine life. This is a world of uniquely named 'muck diving' – every photographer’s dream environment. Look out for the Pygmy Seahorses. And the close proximity to Sipidan contrasting dives makes it a dive destination worth remembering. 

The land based life of Malaysia is equally worth investigating with possible Orang-Utan, hornbill and gibbon spots. It is this combination of verdant tropical landscape and varied diving makes Malaysia the dive holiday with a difference.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Package includes:
Air Tickets: London/Singapore/Kota Kinabalu/Tawau/Sandakan/Kota Kinabalu/Singapore/London
Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort (6 nights full board with 5 days diving and transfers)
Sabha Hotel and Sepilok Orang-Utan Reserve (1 night and day visit with transfers)
Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Resort (1 night, Mountain View Room)
Singapore Hotel (4 nights).
Accommodation on twin-share basis with attached bathroom/toilet facilities
* Extra - Sipadan's National Park Fee of US$11 per person payable locally for each day diving the Sipadan Marine Reserve..
 
Option 2 - Technical Wreck Liveaboard

 

HMS Repluse

 

HMS Prince of Wales Flag

HMS Divernet Report


M/V Black Manta

M/V Black Manta is a 32 m double engine, steel hull motor yacht. Running her second season in 2008, Black Manta is the latest, greatest addition to the few 5-star luxury liveaboard boats from Thailand. Designed by divers for divers, she is truly a world-class liveaboard dive vessel, providing the utmost stability and comfort at sea.
 


Withs such amenities as this massive sun deck on the top of the whole boat, a full service saloon and entertainment center you will enjoy every minute of your trip.

Spacious dive deck makes gearing up extremely easy and comfortable. With a extensive dive platform and 2 dinghies, entry / exit is safe and quick for everyone. NITROX, TRIMIX, and camera charging station are also available. Cabins vay with ensuite twin and double



11 Cabins vary with en-suite twin and doubles

 

Technical Wreck Diving Liveaboard Trips

Only Technical trained divers may book with a minumum qualification of Advanced Nitrox with Decompression Procedures. These courses can be completed prior to departure. Or expeditions can be combined with a Decompression Procedures, Extended Range, Trimix or Rebreather course during the weekend prior to the expedition, while part of the course dives will take place during the expedition. Water temp is expecting to be 29c and air between 23-31c.

5D/4N - HMS Repulse 54m, HMS Prince of Wales 66m, HMS Banka 55m, Dutch Submarine 54m

5D/4N - HMS Prince of Wales 66m, HMS Repulse 54m, Altair 68m, Santa Point 62m

 



HMS Repulse - 54m

 Name  HMS Repulse  General Depth  54 m
 Type  Battle Cruiser  Least Depth  33.0 m
 Flag  British  Length  242.0 m
 Position Quality  Precisely known  Beam  31.1 m
 Date Sunk  10/12/1941  Draught  9.8 m
 Last Amended  05/11/1996  Tonnage  33250
 Orientation  015/195  Cargo  


Comments - Intact, Heeled Over To Port. Bows S

Circumstances Sunk - By Japanese Torpedo-Bombers While In Company With HMS Prince Of Wales And While Attempting To Disrupt The Landing Of A Japanese Invasion Force In Malaya. 434 Lives Were Lost.




HMS Prince of Wales - 66m
 Name  HMS Prince Of Wales  General Depth  66 m
 Type  Battleship  Least Depth  46.0 m
 Flag  British  Length  252.2 m
 Position Quality  Precisely known  Beam  31.4 m
 Date Sunk  10/12/1941  Draught  8.5 m
 Last Amended  02/03/1989  Tonnage  35000
 Orientation  020/200  Cargo  


Comments - Inverted But Supported By Upper Structures

Circumstances Sunk - By Japanese Torpedo-Bombers When In Company With HMS Repulse And When Attempting To Disrupt The Landing Of A Japanese Invasion Force In Malaya. 762 Lives Were Lost. (Dods)



Altair - 68m

 Name  Altiar  General Depth  68 m
 Type M Tanker  Least Depth  33 m
 Flag  Panamanian  Length 156.1 m
 Position Quality  Precisely known  Beam  25 m
 Date Sunk  25/09/1993  Draught  9.1 m
 Last Amended 19/03/2003  Tonnage  12101
 Orientation Cargo In Ballast


Comments - In Two Parts, Stern Inverted On Top Of The Bow Section

Circumstances - Built In 1982 By Kk Uwajima Zosensho, Uwajima. Owned At Time Of Loss By Atlantic Blue Ocean Sa. Passage South Korea For Johor State, Malaysia. In Ballast. By Suffered An Explosion, Broke In Two And Sank While Stopped And Cleaning Tanks. 18 Men Recovered By M Container Carrier Choyan Express. 3 Men Lost.

HMS Banka - 55m

 Name  HMS Banka  General Depth  55 m
 Type Minesweeper  Least Depth  48 m
 Flag  British  Length
 Position Quality  Precisely known  Beam  
 Date Sunk  10/12/1941  Draught  
 Last Amended 04/06/1999  Tonnage  623
Orientation 110/290 Cargo

Comments - Intact

Circumstances - Mined. 6 Crew Saved. 4 European Officers And 40 Malay Ratings Unaccounted For. (Lloyd's War Losses Ww2). Coaster Hired As Minesweeper 11.1940. Sunk By Unknown Cause Off E Coast Of Malaysia. (Colledge).

Dutch Submarine - 54m
 Name  HMNLS O-16  General Depth  54 m
 Type Submarine  Least Depth  
 Flag  Dutch  Length 77.7m
 Position Quality  Precisely known  Beam  6.4m
 Date Sunk  15/12/1941  Draught  4.m
 Last Amended 23/02/2000  Tonnage  896
 Orientation  Cargo


Comments

Circumstances - Sank In British Minefield. (Lloyds War Losses).



Santa Point - 62m

 Name  Santa Point (Probably)  General Depth  62 m
 Type  MV  Least Depth  43 m
 Flag  Panamanian  Length  
 Position Quality  Precisely known  Beam  
 Date Sunk  28/08/1978  Draught  
 Last Amended  24/05/2000  Tonnage  461
 Orientation  000/180  Cargo  

Boat caters for 8 Tech Divers in comfort. Oxygen and Helium as requested. All technical equipment can be provided for, Aluminium twin-sets with manifold and isolation valve, Ali 80’s or 40’s stage cylinders, Oxygen is service fed regs deco station, booster pump. All dive gear is in top-notch condition.


Costs
 One Week Tech Liveaboad Inc Flights - FULL FULL
 One week Sipadan Mabul Resort inc Orang-Utang Reseve £2,160
 Both trips TBC
 Deposit £500
 Flight upgrade to Business Class min £2,800  
 Non Club Members Rate Supplement £100

Luggage Allowance 30kg and 5kg Hand Luggage

Extra Costs:
Insurance Call
Equipment exc wetsuit £100 Club Members £65
All you need to do now is call the office for the booking forms and return;

Terms and Conditions:

C-Life Dive School and Divequest reserves the right to alter the above without prior notice and subject to change. Option 1 trip using Dive Quest. Confirmation of the flights etc will be forwarded. Deposit is required to secure bookings and balance due 8 weeks prior to departure date.

Please be informed NO FLYING AFTER DIVING.MINIMUM 18 HOURS surface interval.

Please contact us for a booking form


Example Itinerary

Option 1 - 9th - 21st April.
Option 2 - 9th - 30th April 

Friday 9th April - Day 1: London (Heathrow) Aiport, terminal 3, on Singapore Ailines flight SQ317 at 1155

Saturday 10th April - DAY 2: Arrive at Singapore (Changi) Aiport at 0745, transfer to Singapore Hotel 1 night.

Sunday 11th April - DAY 3: Transfer to Singapore (Changi) Aiport, depart Singapore (Changi) Aiport on Singapore Airlines flight MH2137 at 1315. Arrive at Tawau Aiport at 1400. On arrival at Tawau you will be transferred by road to the small port of Semporna. From Sempona you will travel by speed boat to Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, arriving at approximately 1730. Proceed to Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort for 6 nights.

Saturday 17th April - DAY 9: Transfer Depart Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort at approximately 1100 and transfer by speed boat/road to Tawau Aiport. Depart from Tawau Aiport on Malaysian Airlines flight MH3094 at 1710. Arrive at Sandakan Airport at 1750, transfer to the Sabah Hotel for 1 night.

Sunday 18th April - DAY 10: Transfer to Sepilok Nature Reserve (Orang-Utans) for one day visit. Transfer to Sandakan Airport , depart Sandakan Airport on Malaysia Airlines flight MH2709 at 1400. Arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport at 1455. Take a taxi to the Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Resort for 1 night.

Monday 19th April - DAY 11: Take a taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Depart from Kota Kinabalu Airport on Singapore Airlines on SQ5091 at 1150. Arrive at Singapore (CHangi) Airport, terminal 2 at 1405. Transfer to Singapore Hotel for 2 nights.

Wednesday 21st April - DAY 13: Option 2 - Transfer to M/V Black Manta Liveaboard for 6 nights. Or - transfer to Singpaore (Changi) Airport Depart Singapore (Changi) Aiport on Singapore Airlines SQ322 at 2330. And arrive London (Heathrow) Airport, terminal 3, at 0555 Thursday 22nd April.

Wednesday 28th April - DAY 19: Transfer from Singpaore (Changi) Airport to Singapore Hotel for 1 night.

Thursday 29th April - DAY 20: Transfer to Singapore (Changi) Airport. Depart Singapore (Changi) Aiport on Singapore Airlines SQ322 at 2330.

Friday 30th April - DAY 21: Arrive at London (Heathrow) Airport, terminal 3, at 0555.

BORNEO DIVERS’ - MABUL DIVE RESORT

Borneo Divers Mabul Dive Resort  or commonly named BDMR, occupies a tranquil streach of white sandy beach. Easy access to the water provides for effortless shore and boat diving.

Originally designed as a second base in the region to complement the Sipadan Resort. With the new conservation project in progress, BDMR has been promoted to the flagship operation and base for diving both Sipadan and Mabul.

 
BDMR was built for divers needs in mind and every detail mapped out. The accommodation is provided in attractive and comfortable chalets, all with a view of the beach and the Borneo Mainland in the distance.

The resort is set in a peaceful uncrowded location, which allows you to relax and unwind. 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 from hardwoods in a local style. Ceiling fans and tropical breezes provide ample cooling and ventilation. Plus each chalet is equiped with full air conditioning. 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. All rooms have been upgraded to deluxe level.

The dining hall is central to BDMR which includes the front desk, shop and entertainment centre. Food for divers is just as important as the diving, and BDMR are proud of their indulgent meals as they are of their diving management. Meals offered are Malaysian, Asian, Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes. The ‘steamboat’ dinners or barbecue specials are a must. Breakfast is cooked to order each day. In the evenings you can enjoy a beer from the bar, listen to the live band, watch a video or enjoy Karaoke. Alternatively retire to your private veranda for peace and tranquility!

When it's dive time, you won't have to walk far from you chalet or even carry your equipment. The fully equipped dive center is just a few steps from the beach. You won't have to carry your scuba equipment, as the friendly dive staff will have your tanks, weights and BC's ready for you on the boat. Just hop on and off with your mask and fins (and obligatory camera). Gear rental is available on request and separate rinse tanks for cameras and videos are provided.

All divers are required to complete a standard check out boat dive at Mabul. Boats leave for offshore dive sites three times each day, with two dives in the morning and one dive in the afternoon.

The dive sites at Mabul and Kapalai are all within and easy five to ten minutes boat ride. Sites to Sipadan are 15 minutes away (diving at Sipadan is subject to permits being available and prevailing weather conditions on any given day).



Turtle Cavern - The cavern itself is large and intriguing. Turtle skeletons rest on the sea-bed - apparently having met their doom in the confusing passageways of the cavern. Don't worry - those passageways are much too small for you and this is an easy and interesting dive to add to the other excellent sites.

Unlimited shore diving is available at the jetty house reef. Extra boat dives can be arranged locally at an additional fee, as can night dives.

Whale Sharks are frequent visitors and may be seen in schools of more than 20. So keep you eyes peeled.