If you have relegated vacations down your list of priorities, it is time to recognise that it is as important as good food and exercise. Book a flight ticket to Sipadan Island and enjoy some “me time” at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort. The resort is like a huge natural marine aquarium where the fish exhibits were constantly changing.
1) A luxury resort that gives you a thrilling experience
Approximately 40 minutes journey by speedboat from Semporna, lies the exhilarating Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort. Sitting on its sturdy stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs, Kapalai island is one of the many beautiful diving havens in Malaysia.
2) Wooden chalets built on high wooden stilts in the middle of the ocean
Innovative in concept with a touch of traditional Kampung, Kapalai chalets are all linked by wooden walkways for those who like to take their morning jog while looking at thousands of fish swimming just a few feet beneath.
3) An airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight
One can enjoy an evening walk at a mile-long sandbank of powdery white sand at complete leisure while gazing out to the miles of brilliant turquoise stretching into the horizon offering the purest image of natural serenity.
4) A combination of sun and water in a unique and serene setting
A popular favourite by visitors, the sun deck is a great place to enjoy reading a book or simply enjoying tanning your body. A big western sundeck with sitting area allows visitors to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat with a view of Kapalai’s fabulous tropical sunset.
5) World class dive sites around Kapalai
Home to the techno-coloured flamboyant cuttlefish and amazing array of small and colourful subjects, diving at Kapalai is an unforgettable experience. The Dive Centre provides diving, snorkelling and kayaking gears and equipment for rental. They offer variety PADI courses here at Kapalai including discover scuba diving, open water, advanced open water and introduction to night diving.