Mabul Diving

Muck diving, critter diving and macro photography

Many divers and macro photographers come to Mabul for its incredible array of macro-life underwater species.

The island itself has white sandy beaches and a colorful Philippino fisherman village.

Both Sipadan and Kapalai are very close by and can be accessed as a day trip.

The reefs around Mabul have a reputation for their great bio-diversity. One of the best dive sites is Lobster Wall.

Day time activities include relaxing, snorkeling, fishing or exploring the local fishing village.

Mabul is the home to the most amazing sea creatures:

• Hawksbill turtles and greenback turtles
• Nudibranchs
• Crocodilefish
• Octopus
• Frog fishes
• Mandarin fishes
• Mantis shrimps
• Flamboyant cuttlefish
• Blue-ringed octopus
• Lobsters
• Garden eels
• Etc.

You can dive in Mabul year round.

Recommended Length of stay: 5 to 14 days (including Sipadan and nearby islands).

	Dive site	Min depth	Max depth	Experience
1	Crocodile Avenue	5m 16ft	20m 66ft	OW
2	Lobster Wall	25m 82ft	40m 131ft	OW
3	Ray Point	5m 16ft	15m 49ft	OW
4	Seaventure	12m 39ft	18m 59ft	OW
5	House Reef	10m 33ft	15m 49ft	OW
6	Eel Garden	5m 16ft	25m 82ft	OW
7	Froggy Lair	5m 16ft	10m 33ft	OW