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Seaventures Dive Rig is situated 26 kilometres from the coast of Semporna, firmly standing on the seabed at the height of 24 meters above the Celebes Sea. If you are planning to visit Sabah, a state in Malaysia's North Borneo region, there is no better experience than what Seaventures Dive Rig has to offer. The rig's Sabahan crew will welcome you with warm hospitality and best-in-class diving services.
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A Local’s Guide to Sipadan Island: History, People, and Must-See Dive Sites
Sipadan Island’s fascinating history traces back to its unique geological formation. As Malaysia’s only oceanic island, it was formed by centuries of coral growth atop an extinct volcanic cone. Unlike continental islands, Sipadan rises 600 metres from the seabed, creating dramatic underwater landscapes.
Sipadan was relatively unknown within the international diving community until the 1980s, when famed underwater explorer and filmmaker Jacques-Yves Cousteau discovered the island.
Mesmerised by its beauty, he compared Sipadan to an unspoiled work of art from a different time. As Cousteau puts it, “I have seen other places like Sipadan 45 years ago, but now no more. Now we have found an untouched piece of art.”
Since then, Sipadan has drawn in countless numbers of divers, all looking for a new aquatic adventure. But over the years, concerns about environmental degradation have led to its designation as a protected marine park in 2004, with all resorts removed to preserve its pristine ecosystem.
This protection status is vital in safeguarding the island's delicate marine life and coral reefs, ensuring it remains a top diving destination while maintaining ecological balance. All of which have helped Sipadan to retain its raw beauty, offering visitors a glimpse into an underwater paradise untouched by excessive human interference.
Origins of Sipadan Island
As for its unique name, some believe that Pulau (Island in Malay / Indonesian) Sipadan was named Pulau Sempadan - or border island. Given Sipadan's proximity to Indonesia and Malaysia, this is quite believable.
Another school of thought attributes the island's name to the local Siparan people (members of the Bajau ethnicity) who travelled to Sipadan to collect turtle eggs. This claim has some credibility, as Sipadan is often referred to as Siparan in the Bajau language.
Why Sipadan is a Top Diving Destination
Breathtaking Surroundings
As Malaysia's only oceanic island, Sipadan provides divers with a mesmerising…
Exploring Sipadan: Sabah’s Dive Paradise
Sipadan Island is a diver's paradise renowned for its pristine underwater ecosystem and unique geological formation. Located in the Celebes Sea off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia, Sipadan is widely regarded as one of the best diving spots in the world.
Rising dramatically from the ocean floor, it creates an ideal habitat for an extraordinary array of marine life. The waters surrounding Sipadan are known for their exceptional clarity, allowing divers to witness vibrant coral reefs, massive schools of barracudas, and regular sightings of sea turtles, reef sharks, and even hammerheads.
Marine Life in Sipadan - From the Majestic to the Graceful
Besides its incomparable natural beauty, Sipadan Island's extraordinary biodiversity is another reason it's a bucket-list destination for many divers. The island's thriving coral reefs form the foundation of a dynamic ecosystem where divers can expect to encounter a vast selection of marine life.
Among the most iconic residents of Sipadan are the green and hawksbill turtles, which are often witnessed gliding gracefully through the currents or resting on the reef. These majestic creatures are known to gather in large numbers around the island, offering divers the rare opportunity to witness their natural behaviours up close. Whether it's watching them feed on seagrass or surface for air, encountering these turtles is a highlight of any dive in Sipadan.
Divers come looking for massive schools of barracudas and big eye trevally which gather to form the spectacular tornado-like formations - offering a truly mesmerising underwater display.
For those lucky enough, there's even the possibility of encountering leopard, thresher, or even hammerhead sharks.
The rich biodiversity extends beyond these larger animals; the island's waters are also home to mackerels, jacks, parrotfish, and a rainbow of reef fish. For macro enthusiasts, nudibranchs, and frogfish can be found among the coral gardens. Such a rich variety of dive sites…
All in a Day on the Seaventures Dive Rig
Nestled in the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea, off the coast of Borneo, our Seaventures Dive Rig offers divers from around the world completely unique experiences.
The Seaventures Rig Diver Specialty Certification
The Seaventures Rig Diver Specialty was created to familiarise divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organisation, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of RIG diving.
