Sipadan Diving resort agencies?

[Iain-le-roi]

Hi

Does anyone know of any agencies or web sites that offer special deals on any of the Sipadan Dive resorts? The Ž£ being so weak at the moment its looking very expensive so I wouldn't mind saving a bit if possible. I'm looking to go in April to stay for approx 3/4 nights.

Also which resorts give the best (or the worst) chance of diving Sipadan with the permit situation?

Thanks and apolagies if this is mentioned elsewhere but there are a lot of threads on Sipadan.

Iain

 

[OnTheSpot]

Hi Iain, check out the Malaysia section on this blog for specials. At the moment there's a discount for Jan - Mar at Borneo Divers Mabul, if you're willing to reconsidering the timing of your trip that is.

This website will also be a good source of information for what you're looking for.

Sipadan's permit situation is quite random and seems to change week on week. It helps to have an open line of communication through your booking company in the weeks leading up to your arrival date though. From experience it seems that when it comes to ration of permit / customer, Seaventures is pretty consistent, but, of course, not guaranteed.

Shout if you need more info / help.