Sipadan-need dive buddy

[EdSweetman]

Hi, i've been convinced by discussions on Scubaboard that Sipadan is the place i want to go and dive next. I will be going there around July 12th for 5 days or so. Is anyone thinking the same way? As the single supplement makes it expensive.

I was especially encouraged by the recent thread posted under the title hundreds of hammerheads - as seen at 40 odd metres in Sipadan.

Come on what do you say?

Ed

 

[jiveturkey]

It may have changed, but I was given the option to share a room with a random diver for the reduced price. Borneo Divers just put another guy in my room and we both got the same rate as if we had showed up together. If you ask, maybe they'll be able to hook you up with something similar.

 

[Batfish]

Prices for all the resorts we deal with (Borneo Divers, SMART, Mabul Water Bungalows, Kapalai, Seaventures) are based on twin sharing. You do not have to pay a single supplement unless you WANT to have a bungalow for yourself. You will share with another diver if the resort is full (likely in mid July).

To be honest, not a lot of chance to see Hammerheads at Sipadan in July. Best time is more like March/April, or maybe later in the year. Layang Layang is better known for hammerheads, though as you say, they do tend to be deep. Many divers at Layang will do short dives, hanging around at 40m. There is actually a reef there too!

 

[EdSweetman]

Hello Batfish, thanks for the info.
Sounds like you know your subject.
If you had anywhere in Asia to go diving, easily reachable from Bangkok, where would it be?

 

[Batfish]

I'm sure I answered this question on another thread?

Aside from Sipadan, you can try Bali. Plenty of choice in Bali, it's a big island.

The best areas:

Tulamben & the Liberty Wreck

Lembongan Island

Menjangan Island

Easy to reach from Bangkok. Thai Airways has direct flights to Denpasar.

Jamie

 

[scubadudee]

Hi,

since you are in Bangkok, try reachable locations. As for Sipadan, you can consider going almost anytime as diving is almost all year round.

Bali season ia approaching for the Sun Fish. Philippines is quite alright to fly to in July. Some parts of phuket can expect good dives though.

 

[jigo]

what period is sun fish season in bali?

 

[Batfish]

Sunfish can be seen (approximately) July - September. The best place is Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Penida.

About the Sunfish (Mola Mola)

 

[malaysia-islands]

LOL, Sipadan been hijacked to Bali? Anyway, been thinking about Bali too, but seemed no good airfare offers from AirAsia just yet