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Pom Pom Island - Sipadan Pom Pom Resort - Amazing Borneo Tours
Pom Pom Island - Sipadan Pom Pom Resort - Amazing Borneo Tours
Pom Pom Island - Sipadan Pom Pom Resort - Amazing Borneo Tours
Pom Pom Island - Sipadan Pom Pom Resort - Amazing Borneo Tours
Pom Pom Island - Sipadan Pom Pom Resort - Amazing Borneo Tours
Pom Pom Island - Sipadan Pom Pom Resort - Amazing Borneo Tours

Travel Period: 01 January 2024 till 31 December 2024

ALL MARKET

Categories Price Per Person
2D1N
Adult Traveller
Garden Villa (Double-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
2D1N
Adult Traveller
Hexa Villa (Twin/Double/Triple-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
2D1N
Adult Traveller
Beach Villa (Twin/Double/Triple-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
2D1N
Adult Traveller
Water Villa (Twin/Double/Triple-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
2D1N
Child Traveller
Child (3 - 11 Years Old)
Sharing Room with Parents/Adults
50% of the Adult package rates
2D1N
Child Traveller
Child (Below 3 Years Old)
Sharing Room with Parents/Adults
Free of Charge
  • Rate Per Person is based on Join-In Tour Basis (shared guide & vehicle).
  • All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  • All rates displayed are is applicable for all market, except China Market.
  • All villas are designed to cater for 2 persons to ensure best quality and comfort. However, for those travelling in a family, the arrangement for extra beds is available upon early request

For Celiac / Gluten free meals request:

  • There will be extra MYR 60 per day charge served for gluten free meals. Please inform us in your booking to avoid any inconvenience.

PEAK SEASON SURCHAGE

High Season Dates - Please enquire for peak season surcharges for the dates below:

  • 24 - 25 December 2021
  • 31 December 2021 - 01 January 2022

CHILD POLICY

  • Infants below 3 years old are Free of Charge.
  • Children 3 to 11 years are subject to 50% charge from the adult package.

 SINGLE TRAVELER POLICY

  • All single travellers will be subject to an additional 50% of the package rate.

Inclusion:

  • Room bsed on Twin/Triple sharing basis with air-conditioning, fresh hot water shower and attached bathroom.
  • Return Scheduled Land / Scheduled Boat transfers between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Pom Pom Island, for check-in & check-out day only.
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and chill juices are served in the restaurant (except alcohol & carbonated drinks & fresh juice)
  • Number of boat dives as per pre-booked package.
  • Air Tanks (12 litre), belt and weights. All other dive equipment are NOT included in the price and can be rented at the dive centre.

Exclusion:

  • Airfares, Diving equipments & gears, Snorkel gear, beverages (alcoholic, and carbonated soft drinks), laundry, room service, Semporna Jetty Fee and item not mentioned or specified in the packages

* Please spend some time to read "DIVING TERMS & REGULATIONS" below.

Inclusion:

  • Room bsed on Twin/Triple sharing basis with air-conditioning, fresh hot water shower and attached bathroom.
  • Return Scheduled Land / Scheduled Boat transfers between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Pom Pom Island, for check-in & check-out day only.
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and chill juices are served in the restaurant (except alcohol & carbonated drinks & fresh juice)

Exclusion:

  • Airfares, Diving equipments & gears, Snorkel gear, beverages (alcoholic, and carbonated soft drinks), laundry, room service, Semporna Jetty Fee and item not mentioned or specified in the packages

LAND TRANSFER

  • All packages include a round trip land transfer between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Pom Pom Island.
  • You can refer to the suggestion of "Suggested Flight Information" as below upon purchasing the Arrival & Departure flight Ticket.
  • Tawau/Semporna Pick Up Arrangement: 
    • Tawau Town Hotel: Meet at 08:00 Hrs at hotel lobby. We will first go to pick up guest at Tawau Airport, then head to Semporna Jetty for 12:30 Hrs scheduled boat.
    • Semporna Town Hotel: Meet at 11:15 Hrs at hotel lobby. We will head to Semporna Jetty for 12:30 Hrs scheduled boat.

 

BOAT TRANSFER

Scheduled boat in time: 12:30 Hrs & 16:00 Hrs
Scheduled boat out time: 09:00 Hrs & 13:00 Hrs

 

EXTRA CHARGE ON REQUEST OF PRIVATE SCHEDULE

Between Resort & Tawau Airport

  • Land Transfers (9 seaters): MYR 300 per way
  • Boat Transfers (12-18 seaters): MYR 600 per way
  • Land + Boat Transfers from/to Tawau Airport (1-9 pax): MYR 800 per way
  • Land + Boat Transfers from/to Tawau Airport (10-18 pax): MYR 1,000 per way

Between Resort & Mabul/Kapalai Island

  • Special Boat Transfer (12-18 seaters): MYR 3,000 per way

 

PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER

  • Is subjected to availability of resort’s boat and is only possible between 08:30 Hrs - 17:00 Hrs.
  • Guests will be charged full price for “no-show” or “last minute” cancellation.
  • Please refer with us or the resort staff for maximum allowable occupant per boat charter, destinations, activity and price.
  • Charter price include return boat transferto agreed location(s), professional private excursion guide(s), beach towel and some refreshments.

There are courses available in Pom Pom Island Resort:

  • Snorkelling Lesson: MYR 100 per person
  • Discovery Scuba Diving (DSD): MYR 480 per person
  • Open Water Course: MYR 1,880 per person
  • Advanced Open Water Course: MYR 1,580 per person

*Price shown inclusive 6% SST & equipment, manual & PIC if applicable

Travel Period: 01 January 2024 till 31 December 2024

ALL MARKET

Categories Price Per Person
Ext. Night
Adult Traveller
Garden Villa (Double-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
Ext. Night
Adult Traveller
Hexa Villa (Twin/Double/Triple-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
Ext. Night
Adult Traveller
Beach Villa (Twin/Double/Triple-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
Ext. Night
Adult Traveller
Water Villa (Twin/Double/Triple-Sharing)
Minimum 2 to go
Please Enquire
Ext. Night
Child Traveller
Child (3 - 11 Years Old)
Sharing Room with Parents/Adults
50% of the Adult package rates
Ext. Night
Child Traveller
Child (Below 3 Years Old)
Sharing Room with Parents/Adults
Free of Charge
  • Rate Per Person is based on Join-In Tour Basis (shared guide & vehicle).
  • All rates displayed are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  • All rates displayed are is applicable for all market, except China Market.
  • All villas are designed to cater for 2 persons to ensure best quality and comfort. However, for those travelling in a family, the arrangement for extra beds is available upon early request

For Celiac / Gluten free meals request:

  • There will be extra MYR 60 per day charge served for gluten free meals. Please inform us in your booking to avoid any inconvenience.

PEAK SEASON SURCHAGE

High Season Dates - Please enquire for peak season surcharges for the dates below:

  • 24 - 25 December 2021
  • 31 December 2021 - 01 January 2022

CHILD POLICY

  • Infants below 3 years old are Free of Charge.
  • Children 3 to 11 years are subject to 50% charge from the adult package.

 SINGLE TRAVELER POLICY

  • All single travellers will be subject to an additional 50% of the package rate.

Inclusion:

  • Room bsed on Twin/Triple sharing basis with air-conditioning, fresh hot water shower and attached bathroom.
  • Return Scheduled Land / Scheduled Boat transfers between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Pom Pom Island, for check-in & check-out day only.
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and chill juices are served in the restaurant (except alcohol & carbonated drinks & fresh juice)
  • Number of boat dives as per pre-booked package.
  • Air Tanks (12 litre), belt and weights. All other dive equipment are NOT included in the price and can be rented at the dive centre.

Exclusion:

  • Airfares, Diving equipments & gears, Snorkel gear, beverages (alcoholic, and carbonated soft drinks), laundry, room service, Semporna Jetty Fee and item not mentioned or specified in the packages

* Please spend some time to read "DIVING TERMS & REGULATIONS" below.

Inclusion:

  • Room bsed on Twin/Triple sharing basis with air-conditioning, fresh hot water shower and attached bathroom.
  • Return Scheduled Land / Scheduled Boat transfers between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Pom Pom Island, for check-in & check-out day only.
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and chill juices are served in the restaurant (except alcohol & carbonated drinks & fresh juice)

Exclusion:

  • Airfares, Diving equipments & gears, Snorkel gear, beverages (alcoholic, and carbonated soft drinks), laundry, room service, Semporna Jetty Fee and item not mentioned or specified in the packages

LAND TRANSFER

  • All packages include a round trip land transfer between Tawau Airport - Semporna Jetty - Pom Pom Island.
  • You can refer to the suggestion of "Suggested Flight Information" as below upon purchasing the Arrival & Departure flight Ticket.
  • Tawau/Semporna Pick Up Arrangement: 
    • Tawau Town Hotel: Meet at 08:00 Hrs at hotel lobby. We will first go to pick up guest at Tawau Airport, then head to Semporna Jetty for 12:30 Hrs scheduled boat.
    • Semporna Town Hotel: Meet at 11:15 Hrs at hotel lobby. We will head to Semporna Jetty for 12:30 Hrs scheduled boat.

 

BOAT TRANSFER

Scheduled boat in time: 12:30 Hrs & 16:00 Hrs
Scheduled boat out time: 09:00 Hrs & 13:00 Hrs

 

EXTRA CHARGE ON REQUEST OF PRIVATE SCHEDULE

Between Resort & Tawau Airport

  • Land Transfers (9 seaters): MYR 300 per way
  • Boat Transfers (12-18 seaters): MYR 600 per way
  • Land + Boat Transfers from/to Tawau Airport (1-9 pax): MYR 800 per way
  • Land + Boat Transfers from/to Tawau Airport (10-18 pax): MYR 1,000 per way

Between Resort & Mabul/Kapalai Island

  • Special Boat Transfer (12-18 seaters): MYR 3,000 per way

 

PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER

  • Is subjected to availability of resort’s boat and is only possible between 08:30 Hrs - 17:00 Hrs.
  • Guests will be charged full price for “no-show” or “last minute” cancellation.
  • Please refer with us or the resort staff for maximum allowable occupant per boat charter, destinations, activity and price.
  • Charter price include return boat transferto agreed location(s), professional private excursion guide(s), beach towel and some refreshments.

There are courses available in Pom Pom Island Resort:

  • Snorkelling Lesson: MYR 100 per person
  • Discovery Scuba Diving (DSD): MYR 480 per person
  • Open Water Course: MYR 1,880 per person
  • Advanced Open Water Course: MYR 1,580 per person

*Price shown inclusive 6% SST & equipment, manual & PIC if applicable

ABOUT THE RESORT

Pom Pom Island is around 45 minutes by boat from Borneo’s coast; it has rich tropical vegetation and is surrounded by white sand and the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea. It is on part of this beautiful island that “Pom Pom Island Resort & Spa” finds it home. Pom Pom Island Resort & Spa is a a new and exclusive resort located on Celebes Sea (Latitude 04˚36′ , Longitude 118˚52′). Geographically, Pom Pom Island is among the few rare islands found on the South China Sea.

About the Diving
Situated surrounded by 7 islands, Pom Pom is ideally located for all keen divers to explore the sites and search for famous marine life including turtles and macro.The water here is normally around 26°C to 30°C degrees, even in deeper water. The visibility can depend upon recent weather conditions but is normally at least 15-20 metres and can be up to 30 metres. It can have currents, but in this case Pom Pom resort organize DRIFT DIVING. The boat will follow at a safe distance and collect you once your dive has finished with your guide. At Pom Pom you can enjoy relaxing dives searching for both coral fish and macro sea life. At the moment Pom Pom Island has 20 sites all reachable by fast boat within approximately 15 to 25 minutes.

ROOMS 
Built to offer you complete luxury, comfort and privacy, the resort is set within Pom Pom Island’s lush green vegetation. The resort consists of Beach Front Villas, Garden View Villas and Water Villas, which are constructed in traditional architecture to blend into the native surroundings without disturbing or removing the islands natural vegetation. The fresh and cooling sea breeze let you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your stay. All villas are air conditioned, contain private balconies and have an attached bathroom with freshwater supply.

  • Beach Villas

Nestled under green palm trees that adorn our beach, our detached Beach Villas are a few steps away from the beach and tropical sea. With 2 large sliding doors opening onto a raised balcony with sun beds; you can relax in private listening to the sea breeze whispering through the trees and birds singing.
Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy, our quality Villas have every comfort including:

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hot showers
  • Hair dryer
  • Beach towels
  • Complimentary coffee and tea

Each villa is provided with two chairs on the balcony and two sun beds located in front of the villa.

  • Water Villas

These villas are constructed to give superb panoramic vista of the sea. You can enjoy amazing views over the Celebes Sea from your comfortable sun beds situated on your private sun deck then enter the water via your own personal ladder to cool off in the refreshing warm waters. These villas are perfect for couples on honeymoon to enjoy quiet time together. Free to enjoy the sun and sea. The water villas also have a quality fitted bathroom including a large bath with opening window so you can relax in comfort whilst enjoying the magnificent view of the sea.
Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy, our quality Villas have every comfort including:

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hot showers
  • Hair dryer
  • Beach towels
  • Complimentary coffee and tea

Each Water Villa is provided with two sun beds.

  • Garden Villas

Situated behind the Beach villas and totally integrating with the natural harmony of the island, our Garden Villas also provide the same standard of comfort as our Beach villas.
Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy, our quality Villas have every comfort including:

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • Hot showers
  • Hair dryer
  • Beach towels
  • Complimentary coffee and tea

Our Garden Villa is provided with two chairs on the balcony and two sun beds located to the front.

FACILITIES

  • The Pom Pom Heart

Inspired by the coral formation of White Xenia, the heart of our resort is awe inspiring, stupendous creation of timber consisting of 28 trunks of Belian trees, this vast hexagonal space is divided into areas for the restaurant, bar and saloon with ample space for up to 200 people.

  • Dive Desk

Diving Instructors can be found in the evening to assist you with planning your diving or snorkeling activities for the following day. Our Instructors are at your disposal for information such as diving courses, snorkeling, trips to local islands, and diving.

  • Reception

Our greeting area for new arrivals, and to give our welcome briefing supplying you with all the information you need to know to enjoy your stay. Safety boxes are provided free of charge, please check with our staff upon check in.

  • Yin & Yang Spa

Indulge your senses with sweet smelling candles, soft music and the sound of our water feature. Enjoy our highly recommended Signature Massage, Volcanic Stone Massage, Kativasthi Massage, Balinese Massage, Traditional Shiatsu and many more.

  • Connectivity

WiFi internet is available throughout the clubhouse, so that you will never miss out any personal or business news. If you did not bring your Netbook or your phone does not have WiFi connectivity, computers are provided in the Computer Room. Internet USB or Dongles are provided for WIFI in the rooms for a charge. Please enquire upon check in.

  • Others
    • Games Room
    • Conference Room
    • Computer Room (with Printer)

ACTIVITIES
There is never a dull moment at Pom Pom Island resort. For the adventurous we offer kayaking and snorkeling or if that sounds like too much hard work then why not take a stroll on our white sand beaches or simply sit back and soak up the rays. 

  • Diving

Snorkeling and swimming, either from the beach or the jetty

  • Kayak

It takes about 1 hour to kayak around our island, the best times are either early in the morning or after 4pm in the evening to avoid the heat of the day and enjoy cool sea breezes

  • Beach volleyball

Enjoy a game of football with the workers of Pompom

  • Bicycling/Running

Enjoy bicycling or running around our jogging/bike track where you can see the vegetable gardens and fruit trees or you can watch the sunset and enjoy romantic walks on the beach.

  • Bohaydulong Island Trekking

For our guests who want to spend longer exploring the nearby islands, we have recently introduced a trek at Bohaydulong Island, where you can climb up to 366 metre view point over the other islands. After that, you can then a visit the Marine Park Research centre into Giant Clams. We take our morning break, then our guests can enjoy snorkelling within the lagoon. We take a picnic lunch which we can enjoy either at Bohaydulong or Mantabuan Island on the beach depending on tides times. After that we continue snorkelling around the beautiful corals gardens within the Marine Park then returning home to Pom Pom later in the afternoon.

For those who want relax inside, there is a pool table, board games, and our bar area with seating area. In the evenings, our Dive Instructors can be found at our Dive Desk where you can check through our fish and macro books to identify the discoveries of the day and plan for the following day.

MEALS

  • Restaurant

We provide traditional Asian (Malay and Chinese) and European food which is served as a grand buffet. At lunch and dinner you can enjoy fresh tasty local fish dishes, a variety of meat and vegetable dishes, fresh breads and rice plus fresh fruits and sweets including cakes and local delicacies. For breakfast our chef provides a range of Asia and European foods including eggs, pancakes and fresh fruits.

If you have an allergy or are a vegetarian, please state this when making your booking so our chef can provide, for a small charge, range of foods suited to your diet. There will be a charge for special diet arrangement.

Celiac guests: Pom Pom Island is catered to serving guests with Celiac disease. Please advise us in advance so we can make necessary arrangements.

  • Bar

Their bar offers a wide choice of Wines, Beers, Spirits and Cocktails and soft drinks, plus the chance to enjoy Italian coffee and cappuccino.

  • Lounge

This is a relaxation area where you can sit for a drink, read a book or chat with friends.

About Pom Pom Island
Pom Pom Island is around 45 minutes by boat from Borneo’s coast; it has rich tropical vegetation and is surrounded by white sand and the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea. It is on part of this beautiful island that Pom Pom Island finds it home. This little atoll, which takes about an hour to walk around, is often a shelter for both Green and Hawksbill marine turtles that during the night return to the beach to nest. During your vacation, if you are lucky, you might witness the hatching of the eggs and release of baby turtles to the sea.

Take a short 45 minutes Malaysia Airlines domestic flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau then you will be met and transferred to Semporna Jetty (Harbor) by van (approx. 1-hour drive) and finally, you will be transferred to Sipadan Pom Pom Resort by speedboat (appro. 45 minutes boat ride).

Arrival : 
Book the earliest flight to arrive Tawau, for transfer to resort on same day.
The boat in into Pom Pom Resort is at 12:30 Hrs & 16:00 Hrs daily.

Departure: 
Book any flight from 17:00 Hrs onward. 
First boat will be departing at 09:00 Hrs, second boat will departing from resort at 13:00 Hrs. 

The information below acts as a guideline & subject to change without prior notice.

Arrival Flight Information

SECTOR FLIGHT ETD ETA AIRPORT PICK UP BOAT IN
BKI/TWU AK6268 06:10 07:05 10:45 12:30
BKI/TWU MH2121 07:40 08:30
BKI/TWU AK6272 08:10 09:05
KUL/TWU AK5744 07:00 09:50
KUL/TWU MH2660 06:55 09:50
SDK/TWU MH3061 09:20 10:00
BKI-TWU AK6260 09:10 10:05
KUL/TWU AK5746 07:00 10:05
BKI/TWU OD1700 10:55 11:45 15:00 16:00
BKI/TWU MH2137 12:30 13:20
BKI/TWU AK6262 13:50 14:40

Departure Flight Information

 

SECTOR FLIGHT ETD AIRPORT PICK UP BOAT IN
TWU/KUL MH2665 14:30 09:00 11:30
TWU/BKI MH3052 14:25
TWU/BKI AK6263 15:05
TWU/SDK MH3064 15:25
TWU/KUL AK5749 15:40
TWU/BKI AK6267 17:40 13:00 15:30
TWU/BKI MH2134 18:10
TWU/KUL AK5741 18:55
TWU/KUL AK5752 20:40
TWU/BKI AK6265 21:45

MH- Malaysia Airlines     AK- AirAsia     OD - Malindo Air


Remarks:

  • Proposed flight times are for reference purposes only and are not updated in real-time. *Please check with the respective airline(s) and their flight schedules for up to date information and booking details.
  • If your flight cannot meet our normal schedule, you will be required to wait for the next transfer.
  • It is compulsory that you are furnished with a *Reservations confirmation voucher* from us to present at the resort to avoid any inconvenience caused.
  • Guest are hereby strongly advised to take morning schedules
  • Boat departures are subject to weather conditions
  • The company will not hold responsibility for any overnight accommodation due to bad weather.

Tawau/Semporna Pick Up Arrangement: 

  • Tawau Town Hotel: Meet at 08:00 Hrs at hotel lobby. We will first go to pick up guest at Tawau Airport, then head to Semporna Jetty for 12:30 Hrs scheduled boat.
  • Semporna Town Hotel: Meet at 11:15 Hrs at hotel lobby. We will head to Semporna Jetty for 12:30 Hrs scheduled boat.

DIVING PACKAGES
(Book & Pay at Resort Directly)

Diving Packages Per Dive per Person
1-5 Dives MYR 200 per dive
6-10 Dives MYR 180 per dive
11 and above Dives MYR 160 per dive
Orientation Dive (over 1 year no dive are recommended) MYR 200 per dive
Nitrox Tank (Max 36% Oxygen) MYR 30 per tank

DIVE CENTRE POLICY & REGULATIONS

  • All diving activities are to be scheduled and paid at the dive resort directly. No last minute divers. Please schedule morning dives at least a night before from the dive desk (7:00pm-8:00pm). Please schedule afternoon dives at least a night before or that morning, before lunch. 
  • Divers are responsible to be at the dive center by 8:15am and 2:15pm for morning and afternoon dives respectively or time adviced by dive center staff during registration.
  • General Diving Information
    • Two boat dives to other islands nearby Pom Pom Island, with a minimum of 2 divers in the morning.
    • One boat dive around Pom Pom Island in the afternoon, with no minimum.
    • Single diver may only dive around Pom Pom Island but it is always possible to join the snorkelling boat heading to other islands without surcharge or opt for a private boat charter.
    • Dive sites in the surrounding islands* will be organized and subjected to our Dive Instructor / Dive master’s recommendation based on weather and sea conditions.
    • Any out of dive center’s operation hours diving to be charged separately; subjected to availability of boat crew, dive guide/instructor.
    • Private dive guide/instructor can be arranged subjected to availabilityof dive guide/instructor with surcharge.
      *The islands around Pom Pom are: Pulau Boheydulang (Tun Sakaran Marine Park), Pulau Mantabuan (Tun Sakaran Marine Park), Pulau Timba Timba, Pulau Pandanan, Pulau Mataking.
  • The diving package is strictly for CERTIFIED DIVERS in good health & fitness. Diver with medical condition should get clearance from medical physician/practitioner. Proof of diving certification must be shown before/during dive booking. Diving licenses must be shown upon reservation, or at the dive centre prior to any dive activity.
  • The dive package includes Air Tanks (12 litre), belt and weights, boat transfer to dive site, dive guide.
    Note: FULL SCUBE EQUIPMENT and underwater camera are available to rent at dive center. 
  • The Dive Manager and/or Dive Instructors reserve the right to stop any dive activity if the dive centre policy is not respected, especially if divers are standing, sitting, bumping or touching the corals, or other marine animals.
  • Each dive package is valid for 1 person only: it may not be shared, and is not transferable. Any booked dive package is not refundable in the event of a “no show” or other surplus dives at the discretion of the Dive Manager.
  • Pom Pom PADI Dive Centre adheres to PADI’s established no fly time periods, as seen in your Open water diver manual, the PADI Instructors manual or the RDP.
  • The use of personal dive computers is highly recommended, and we do not allow a single dive computer to be shared by multipledivers. If you dive without a computer, you must have a watch + depth gauge + demonstrate the use of the RDP table.
  • Prepaid Dive Course & E-learning from PADI WEBSITE: If you wish to do a course, you must obtain a Medical certificate specifically FOR DIVING ACTIVITY before booking or starting the E-learning.
    • Even though you can do your theory before your arrival, online through PADI’s website, you will need to pass a quick review exam before continuing with the course. You only need to do the practical sessions in the water thereafter.
    • Prepaid courses are non-refundable.
  • Pom Pom PADI Dive Centre adheres to a 24 hour non diving period prior to flying.
  • SELF DIVE WITH A BUDDY FROM THEIR Pier (House reef) is not allowed due to safety reasons.
  • SCUBA REVIEW and CHECK OUT DIVE (House Reef)
    • All certified divers must do a Scuba Review if have not been diving for more than 2 years.
    • Certified Diver with less than 50 logged dives abd last dive more than 1 year must do a Scuba Review.
    • Certified diver with over 50 logged dives and last dive more than 1 year may required to do a Check Out Dive.
  • Discover SCUBA Diving (DSD)
    • First dive will always be conducted at safe environment on Pom Pom Island. Guests may request boat dive to other islands for additional/subsequent dives if completed SCUBA skills satisfactorily, subjected to approval from conducting SCUBA Instructor and availability of resort's boat.
    • DSD will normally conducted at 08:30-10:30 Hrs or 14:3016:30 Hrs.
    • DSD fees shall not be either fully/partially refunded once the course is started.
    • Underwater camera may be allowed subjected to conduting SCUBA Instructor's approval.
    • Private Scuba Instructor may be ossible for booking at an addtional price and is subjected to availability of SCUBA instructor.

PADI Dive Centre
PomPom resort is situated in Borneo, a place on earth considered to be a paradise for diving. The diving offered is supported by professional services, suitable for all levels of experience.

They are a registered PADI Scuba Diving Centre in 2008, and abide by PADI Standards and Procedures. If you have never tried Scuba Diving before, you can start by maybe trying a discover scuba dive, where you can enjoy your first underwater diving experience with a qualified PADI Dive Instructor. You can become a “SCUBA DIVER” in 3 days, or if you prefer you can become an “OPEN WATER DIVER” in 4 days.

If you dive already, and wish to progress, the dive center can offer you the “ADVANCED COURSE”, “RESCUE” and many others. Their prime goal is to ensure your diving safety, so the friendly and enthusiastic Dive Instructors will assist your every need and are committed to making your diving dreams come true. 

The dive centre have a Briefing Room with DVD facilities, Gear Room for drying and storing your equipment, fresh water showers, Camera Room and Compressor Room. They aim to provide you with the highest service.

SIPADAN is the small island where you can dive and snorkel.  It is a 15-30 minutes boat ride south of Mabul. Sipadan is the tip of a mountain with steep underwater walls all around it.  These walls drop to 300m on the Mabul side of the island and 600m on south side.

Diving on Sipadan is all drift diving, divers drop in and cruise with the current along the walls.  This combination of deep walls and ocean currents provides the ideal environment for pelagic such as sharks and large schools of jacks and barracuda.

SPECIAL RULES FOR PROTECTING TURTLES:
Divers and snorkelers are to refrain from touching, teasing and restraining turtles under water because turtles are air breathers and can be drowned if panicked or cornered.  Anyone riding or restraining turtles will sit out the next dive.

Note: The time restricted by the Government for Diving at Sipadan Island is from 6am to 6pm.

 

MABUL in contrast to Sipadan is a continuation of the Borneo landmass rather than the top of an underwater mountain.  Because of this, Mabul has more gradually sloping walls around it that bottom out at about 30m.  The attractions on Mabul are of the smaller variety such as lobster, crocodile fish, moray and garden eels.  This makes it an ideal location for macro-photo opportunities.

If you walk around the east of the island at night, be sure to take a flashlight and watch for sea snakes on the beach or amongst the palm trees.

 

KAPALAI lies to the east of Mabul about 10 minutes away.  It used to be a vegetated island much like Mabul but erosion has turned it into a small sandbar that just breaks the surface of the water.  This is an area that we are exploring for new dive sites.  Like Mabul it is an excellent location for macro-photography and is specially abundant in the rare finds of diving such as mandarin fish, stonefish, leaf fish, pipefish, lionfish, frogfish, cuttlefish, eels, and more.

Entering Sipadan Island, require permit and may not be approved on certain days if the quota is exceeded. Approval is issued by Sabah Park early one day before entering, therefore would not be able to tell in advance. But the resort will still apply for guest entry to this restricted area. Should there be an approval in any of the day during the guest's stay, the resort will bring the guest to dive at Sipadan at a fee . The chances is high if guest's stay is longer. (Example: For a minimum period of 3 nights and above). However, we still cannot guarantee your chances.

Sipadan at this present moment only allowed 250 persons per day. Amazing Borneo and Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort hold no responsibility for not being able to dive everyday in Sipadan due to conservation done by our Government. The resort only try their best to arrange every of our guests to dive at Sipadan.

Divers will also need to have a minimum certification of Advanced Open Water to dive at Sipadan.

What Happens If There Are No Sipadan Permits Available at Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort?
There is NO Guarantee that we can obtain permits due to limited spaces especially if it is a last minute request. In the event that there are no Sipadan permits available during your stay at Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, the Resort Management may endeavour to assist you to book permit from other resorts (upon request). You will therefore have to bear the permit charges from other resorts which the amount will be advised accordingly at the resort itself. This price (varies from MYR 150 to MYR 300 per permit per day) is subject to change and will be updated every now and then. Guest is to pay for the permit and boat fees at the resort according to the current rate. This will be subject to your approval. Please note that Sipadan permit is not guaranteed and there is no first come first serve basis.

  • All reservation MUST provide the following information: Name as per passport, Passport Number, Nationality, Gender & Flight detail
  • Upon arrival at Tawau airport prior to land transfer to the resort, all guests are required to sign a liability release (waiver) form to express an assumption of risk. All guests are to abide all the rules for safety in scuba diving and any other recreational activities provided by the resort.
  • Boat journey to the Island may not be suitable for individuals who have any of the following conditions but not limited to: heart or lung conditions, recent surgery, back or spinal surgery, back problems/injury/fracture, arthritis, osteoporosis or other similar spinal/pelvic diseases. Pregnant women are also not recommended as the boat ride may be bumpy depending on the sea condition. If you are having similar issues as above, kindly consult your physician before you enrol in this activity.
  • No refund will be made for any part of the Sipadan or Mabul Island diving trip, shorten stay, transfers, side tours, hotels, meals, diving permit etc. not utilized by the guest once the trip has departed from their place of origin.
  • After commencement of service, no refund, in part or full, will be given for services included in the package which have not been utilized or due to bad weather
  • Weather conditions: We cannot predict the weather conditions these days for scuba diving even for the best season
  • Last but not least, tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.

Disclaimer: Amazing Borneo will use reasonable effort to ensure our website includes accurate, complete and up-to-date information as provided by the hotel. However, in the event that the hotel provides arrangements that differ from the standard provisions due to unique circumstances, Amazing Borneo will not be held accountable.

Why Travel With Amazing Borneo

TAILORED LOCAL EXPERIENCES

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We are your friend in need! We make your adventures unique and unforgettable, alongside our fun-loving guides, sharing insights into the authentic local culture.

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What are you actually paying for? We guarantee the unrivalled prices and services, allowing you to pay LESS and travel more, for that desired quality and satisfaction.

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