BORNEO DIVING
KAPALAI RESORT
Above water, it is a totally different world. All structures are erected on water and the guest is able to really enjoy the serenity and peace of the unique resort anytime of the day, especially early morning and sunset. Even from above the water, the guest is able to observe the antics of the squids, or the never ending raids of the needlefish and halfbeaks into shoals of silversides and anchovies. Sit on your private verandah and watch the turtles swim past. A truly unique place and unforgettable experience.
Accommodation is in well appointed twin sharing chalets with extra-hot baths and a sundeck/verandah.
In total, there are currently fifty-one individual chalets. Each chalet is about 9 metres wide. The resort caters for divers
and non-divers alike. Avid snorkellers can generally join the dive boats as they go out to the
various dive sites located around Kapalai, Mabul and Sipadan.
Note that Kapalai will no longer arrange snorkelling at Sipadan due to the lack of dive permits which are issued. We would suggest that if you would like to snorkel at Sipadan, you should stay at one of the other nearby resorts (again, there is no guarantee that you will get to Sipadan).
The resort is equipped with wireless internet which can be accessed at reasonable rates (payable
at the resort)
Make sure that you have a look at this short video showing different aspects of the resort.
Video provided by Kapalai Dive Resort
Packages starting at 3 Days / 2 Nights are available, and include:
- Return land and sea transfers from Tawau,
- Accommodation on Kapalai on a twin/triple sharing basis
- 3 meals per day plus afternoon tea and snacks.
- 3 boat dives daily around the island and unlimited beach dives just in front of the Resort. (except on arrival/departure day - no diving permitted within 24 hrs of departure flight)
- Equipment provided : tank, weights/belt. Limited gear available for rental at reasonable price at the Resort.
- Diving around the islands/reefs of Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai.
- Guided Night Dives directly in front of the Resort subject to weather conditions.
| Duration | Diver/Non Diver | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days/ 2 nights | Diver | $1,110 | $740 | $703 |
| Non Diver | $888 | $592 | $562 | |
| 4 days/ 3 nights | Diver | $1,507 | $1004 | $954 |
| Non Diver | $1,205 | $803 | $763 | |
| 5 days/ 4 nights | Diver | $1,992 | $1,328 | $1,261 |
| Non Diver | $1,593 | $1,062 | 1,009 | |
| 6 days/ 5 nights | Diver | $2,477 | $1,651 | $1,569 |
| Non Diver | $1,981 | $1,320 | $1,254 | |
| 7 days/ 6 nights | Diver | $2,962 | $1,974 | $1,876 |
| Non Diver | $2,369 | $1,579 | $1,500 | |
| Extra nights | Diver | $485 | $323 | $307 |
| Non Diver | $387 | $258 | $245 |
Dive rates include the pass issued by Sabah Parks for access to Pulau Sipadan. Every effort is made to arrange the pass for you, but diving at Sipadan cannot be guaranteed due the the limited number of passes available to foreigners each day (120 passes only). There are no refunds if diving at Sipadan cannot be arranged.
Note that it is not possible to snorkel at Sipadan if staying at Kapalai Resort - all Sipadan permits are reserved for divers.
Photographs courtesy of Phil Youdale and Pulau Sipadan Resort and Tours Sdn. Bhd.