MABUL ISLAND:

Mabul Island is about a 45 minute boat ride from the Semporna town jetty. It is a small oval shaped island fringed by sandy beaches and perched on the northwest corner of a larger 200-hectare reef. Mabul is also a local island-village. Accommodation ranges from backpacker styled lodges to water bungalows.

The Island is also renowned for its amazing array of macrolife, making it an underwater photographer’s dream location to capture some of the rarest ecological species on film. Flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus, spike-fin gobies, frogfish and moray eels are just some of the spectacular critters you will encounter beneath the waters of Mabul.

Within a short distance away is the Seaventures Dive Rig. The rig was previously used in the oil and gas industry and was decommissioned in 1985 and stationed in Singapore. It was moved to Mabul in 1997.  It houses travelers, and the six legs of the rig shelters marine life.

Come visit Mabul Island famous for snorkeling activities.

KAPALAI ISLAND:

Kapalai Island, just a mere 5 minutes speed boat ride away from Mabul Island is a superb Island on the South East coast of Sabah, though it is more of a sand bank than an island!

The island is also very well known for being a great base from where to dive Sipadan Island, one of the best scuba diving spots in the world! Kapalai Island is the best place as well to do macro photography.

The main activity in Kapalai Island is scuba diving. For non-divers there is not much to do except relaxing and snorkeling at the beautiful house reef. It is also possible to rent sea kayaks.

Are you ready to visit these 2 islands for some exciting marine life exploration?