KAPALAI RESORT

Luxury Over-the-Water Resort
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KAPALAI RESORT

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The stunning Kapalai Resort has been built right over the crystal-clear waters of a sandbank on the Ligitan reef, which is just a 5-minute boat ride from Mabul or a 10-minute boat ride from Sipadan and the whole area is simply teeming with fantastic marine life.

Dive Package Includes

  • Land and sea transfers between Tawau and Pulau Kapalai
  • 3 guided boat dives daily
  • Unlimited diving at the jetty's house reef
  • Double or triple sharing chalet
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

    • Group Booking

    The 10th person in your group is welcome to stay free of charge!
    Triple Sharing: Enjoy a 5% discount.

    Sipadan Permits

    The Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort has 14 daily Sipadan dive permits reserved for divers only. 15 logged dives are required.

    FACILITIES

    The resort offers various amenities and you can also keep in touch back home with WIFI internet access and satellite phones.

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    SUNDECK

    The large sun-deck is perfect for enjoying a few sundowners and catching some rays.

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    DIVE CENTER

    The Kapalai resort dive centre organises 3 guided boat dives per day to Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai. These is also a variety of scuba diving courses for all levels and abilities, choose from Discover Scuba Diving, Night-Diving, Open-Water and Advanced Open-Water. As well as supplying all diving gear, they can happily arrange a variety of activities such as sea kayaking and snorkelling for non-divers.

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    RESTAURANT

    All meals are served buffet-style on the panoramic open-air terrace.

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    GAME ROOM

    Socialise and share diving experiences with fellow divers in the games room.

    ROOMS & CHALETS

    Kapalai Resort is linked by a series of walkways and jetties and offers a choice of 50 elegant Malaysian-style wooden chalets from which you can observe thousands of fish and turtles flashing beneath your feet.

    Iconic overwater chalets of the Kapalai Dive Resort, connected by wooden walkways over the crystal-clear turquoise water.

    Water Chalets

    Kapalai Chalets

    The Kapalai chalets come with either twin or triple-bed occupancy, each with a private bathroom, mini-bar, ceiling fans, tea/coffee-making facilities and a spacious breezy balcon.

    Breathtaking aerial drone view of the entire Kapalai water village resort, showing the network of chalets built over a shallow turquoise reef.

    Kapalai Chalets

    Water Chalets

    Large and comfortable water chalets.

    Picturesque view of the Kapalai water village resort, with its iconic wooden chalets stretching out over the calm, turquoise Celebes Sea.

    Ocean Views

    Balcony View

    Each Kapalai chalet features a balcony overlooking the Celebes Sea.

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    ACTIVITIES

    Kapalai offers a range of activities such as diving, snorkeling, Discover Scuba Diving, PADI dive courses and sea kayaks.

    A pair of rigid shrimpfish (razorfish) swimming vertically during a night dive, showcasing their unique form and behavior near Mabul island.

    Scuba Diving

    Scuba Diving

    Scuba Diving in Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai.

    Two certified divers enjoying a fun dive and exploring the beautiful coral reefs and marine life of Mabul Island.

    Dive Courses

    PADI and TDI Dive Courses

    The resort's dive center offers a full range of PADI Courses and Technical Diving Courses.

    Snorkelers swimming over a shallow, healthy coral reef in the stunningly clear waters in front of the Kapalai resort chalets.

    Snorkeling

    Snorkeling

    Snorkeling in Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai.

    Dive boat moored at the jetty of the Kapalai overwater resort, with the stunning turquoise Celebes Sea in the background.

    Boat Trips

    Boat Trips

    Boat trips to Mabul, Kapalai, Si Amil and Sipadan.

    Guest paddling a transparent kayak over the shallow reef at Kapalai, enjoying a clear view of the marine life below.

    Sea Kayaking

    Sea Kayaking

    Sea kayaks with transparent bottom are available for rent.

    Stunning aerial view of the iconic Kapalai overwater resort, showcasing its unique layout and idyllic location in the Celebes Sea including a little bit of sandy beach at low tide.

    Relaxing

    Relaxing

    Relax at the Lana Lounge.

    Colorful tropical cocktail served in a coconut on a beach bar, the perfect refreshment for a relaxing Mabul island holiday.

    Bar & Lounge

    Bar & Lounge

    Relax at the bar & lounge with fellow guests and divers.

     

    WHAT KAPALAI GUESTS SAY

    This place is fantastic beyond words. The snorkeling was superb and more than we ever could have asked for –we saw turtles, rays and so much more right below our bungalow. The professional and friendly staff added greatly to the experience.

    Cindy

    Beijing
    The resort is beautiful – luxury, exclusive and serene – with magnificent views of the sea from our chalet. It was easy to unwind at Kapalai and the diving to nearby Mabul and Sipadan Islands just added to the experience.

    Liu

    Hong Kong
    Kapalai was an absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. The diving was truly outstanding and the divemasters went above and beyond to show us amazing macro marine life. Highly recommended!

    Yong

    South Korea

    HOW TO GET TO
    SIPADAN-KAPALAI DIVE RESORT


    From either Kota Kinabalu, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, fly to Tawau, where you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to Semporna. From there, the resort's speedboat will take you to Pulau Kapalai in 40 minutes.

    Boat transfers daily schedule:
    Semporna to Kapalai: 9:30am ; 12:30pm
    Kapalai to Semporna:11am ; 1:30pm

    To transfer on the same day to Kapalai, please make sure your flight arrives before 10am. On departure day, please make sure that your flight departs after 16pm

    Don't hesitate to contact us for recommended flights, airport pick-up and boat transfer schedule.

    Disclaimer: Asia Dive Holidays Sdn. Bhd. (KPK/LN: 8399) is the Only Travel Agent Associated with Mabul.com

    For further clarification, Contact Us or Call our office at +60(0)88257669 or +60(0)178853933.

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