Sipadan Dive Adventure 2027

 

Sipadan Dive Adventure 2027

Join Trip Leader Tim Yeo for an unforgettable 7-night expedition to the Seaventures Dive Rig and enjoy world-class diving in Sipadan Marine Park.

 

Why Join This Trip?

• 5 days of Sipadan Marine Park access
• Dive Sipadan Marine Park, one of the top 10 dive destinations in the world
• Unique accommodations aboard a converted dive rig
• Unlimited house reef diving with buddy system (time and weather permitting)
• Diver to Guide ratio is 6:1
• 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
• Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure

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Trip Overview

Join Bluewater Travel for an extraordinary dive adventure to Seaventures Dive Rig from April 11–18, 2027, led by Trip Leader Tim Yeo. This 7-night expedition offers unparalleled access to Sipadan Marine Park, one of the world’s most iconic dive destinations. We have secured five days of permits for diving within Sipadan Marine Park (2-tanks within the park and 1-tank at a nearby site), and unlimited house reef diving.

Stay on a repurposed oil platform turned floating dive resort, complete with full-board meals, airport transfers, and stunning views of the Celebes Sea. This is your chance to explore dramatic walls, encounter turtles, reef sharks, swirling barracuda, and schooling jacks—all from one of the most unique accommodations in the dive world.

Please note: Guests must hold a minimum Advanced Open Water certification as strong currents appear at certain sites.

Learn more about diving in Sipadan with our 2026 Trip Recap!

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Diving Conditions

Diving conditions in Sipadan in April are generally excellent, with clear water, steady currents and excellent visibility. April weather is typically warm and settled, with light winds and occasional brief showers.

• Water Temperature: 79 – 86°F (26 – 30°C)
• Visibility: 60-100ft (15-30m)
• Depth Range: 16-131ft (5-40m)
• Diving Difficulty: Guests must hold a minimum Advanced Open Water certification as strong currents appear at certain sites.

 

Recommended Scuba Gear

Download our full scuba gear guide to Sipadan, Bluewater Travel guests receive 10% OFF! Click the image below to download (PDF).

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Trip Type

This trip is a GUIDED GROUP TRIP. Led by an experienced Bluewater trip leader or accredited local guide who will manage the trip logistics and ensure your needs are met throughout. While this trip is designed to optimize your photography opportunities, it is not led by one of our photo instructors and so meaningful photography advice from your trip leader should not be expected.

What to Expect from Our Guided Group Trips

• Meet like-minded travelers – Our Group Trips are perfect for solo travelers who enjoy meeting other divers or photographers and enjoy the support of a pre-arranged itinerary. Your trip leader will arrange group activities such as meals or game nights to ensure everyone feels part of the Bluewater family.
• Problems solved – Your trip leader will be on hand to assist with any issues you may have. From delayed or canceled flights, to lost room keys and dietary requirements. We have dealt with it all before and will ensure that your trip runs smoothly.

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Inclusions

• 7 nights’ accommodation in a Standard Room on the Seaventures Dive Rig Resort, double occupancy
• 5 days of permits for diving in Sipadan Marine Park
• 3 boat dives per day (5 days of Sipadan permits include 2-tanks within the park and 1-tank at a nearby site)
• Unlimited house reef diving with buddy system (time and weather permitting)
• Full Board Meals
• Water, coffee/tea served all day
• Tanks, weight belt, and weights
• Government tax
• Round-trip land/boat transfers between Tawau Airport – Semporna Jetty – Seaventures Dive Rig
• WiFi

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Exclusions

• Upgrade to single occupancy or Deluxe Room
• Nitrox ($185, subject to change)
• Sipadan diver and park fees ($530 per diver)
• Equipment rental
• Alcoholic and carbonated drinks
• Crew/staff gratuities
• Trip Insurance – ask us about our preferred partner plan

* onboard fees and charges are subject to change

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Accommodation Overview

Seaventures Dive Rig is one of the most unique dive platforms in the world, offering a singular experience where divers can simply wake up, gear up, and jump directly off the rig into the vibrant house reef below.

Seaventures Dive Rig offers two comfortable accommodation options: Standard Rooms, ideal for friends or solo travelers sharing, feature twin beds, air conditioning, en suite bathrooms with hot water, free WiFi, and sea views; while Deluxe Rooms provide a more spacious and romantic setting with double beds, private bathrooms, and serene ocean views—perfect for couples seeking added comfort after a full day of diving.

 

 

Check out this quick preview of the Dive Rig!

Connectivity

There is wifi connectivity at Seaventures which will support emails and messaging, however, it will not support video conferencing or uploading any large media files.

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Trip Leader

Tim Yeo

Tim grew up in tiny Singapore, where driving for more than an hour meant you would need a passport. Traveling was always his passion, but Tim became addicted to dive travel soon after he got scuba certified in Malaysia. As his diving addiction grew, Tim eventually became a Staff Instructor with PADI and an Instructor Trainer with SDI. After getting his instructor certification, Tim spent time teaching scuba in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Tim serves as General Manager and COO at Bluewater Travel and is the company’s most seasoned trip leader. With a portfolio of leading over 30 group trips, his extensive expertise encompasses a variety of popular dive destinations such as the Galapagos, Raja Ampat, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Red Sea, Palau, Maldives, among others. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and allowed him to dive in all five oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic.

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How To Get There

Flight Information

Seaventures Dive Rig is located close to Mabul Island and the town of Semporna in the Sabah region of Malaysian Borneo. Guests should plan their flights to the final destination of Tawau Airport (TWU), routing through Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

ARRIVAL

We recommend planning to arrive in Malaysia at least 1 day prior to embarkation to allow for delayed or canceled flights. There are no hotels in the immediate vicinity of the airport, so we would suggest either:

1. Spending an extra night or two in Kuala Lumpur (enjoyable and interesting city with plenty to see and do) and taking the early morning flight from KUL to TWU on April 11 – AirAsia AK5744 departing KUL at 6:00 am.
2. Flying to Semporna on April 10 and spending one night in Semporna (commercial port town with less appeal).

The transfer from Tawau Airport departs at 10:00 am on April 11, where you will be taken by road and then boat out to the dive rig.

DEPARTURE

On April 18, the boat leaves the rig at 2:00 pm for the transfer back to Semporna and on to the airport. Please note that transfers between the rig and the airport can take up to 2 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions. As such, we recommend booking your departure flight after 6:00 pm.

For guests joining our Borneo Safari immediately after, transfers on to the start of this trip are included.

 

Flight Package

Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.

However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.

If you would like us to book flights and transit hotels for domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Contact Us for more information.

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Payment Schedule

• Deposit: $750 to book your spot
• Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 April 2026
• Balance: Due 1 November 2026

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