3D2N KAPALAI ISLAND - Sipadan KAPALI Dive Resort
Semporna 
TOUR CODE
TWU05
About the Resort
A few minutes by boat from Sipadan but a full world away from it lies the exhilarating Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort, a unique "Water Village" sitting on its sturdy stilts on shallow sandbanks of powdery blindingly white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure – the Resort offers great food, surprisingly roomy and elegant twin-sharing wooden chalets with huge private balconies and attached bathrooms, and a couple of miles of walkways for those who like to take their morning jog while looking at thousands of fish just a few inches beneath their feet. Meals are served in the terraced, open central structure, while a big western sundeck allow divers to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat with a background of fabulous tropical sunsets.
About the Diving
Diving around is exceedingly easy and shallow but quite spectacular : the sandy bottom and the sparse coral heads host an amazing array of small, offer yet-to-be-classified, shamelessly colorful subjects, making the diving here an unforgettable experience for any discerning photographer. The resort offers 3 dives a day plus, if requested, day trips at Sipadan & Mabul. Divers say "THE BEST OF THE TWO WORLDS diving in Sipadan and the macro paradise of Kapalai.
Boat Schedule (Fixed Departure Time)
Semporna jetty to Kapalai Resort : 09:30 & 12:30hrs
Driving distance from the airport to the private jetty at Semporna is 70-80min.
○ If you prefer to take the 09:30 am boat, book any flight that arrives before 07.30am.
○ If you prefer to take the 12:30 pm boat, book any flight that arrives before 10.30am.
Kapalai Resort to Semporna Jetty : 11:00hrs & 01:30hrs
Boat ride between Kapalai and Semporna private jetty is 45-50 min.
○ If you prefer to take the 11:00 am boat, book any flight that departs later than 3pm.
○ To stay up to the last departure boat at 01:30 pm, book any flight that departs later than 6pm.
TOUR PROGRAM
Meet by our staff at Tawau Airport upon arrival and overland transfer to private jetty in Semporna (70mins) for boat departure to Kapalai.
Diver will have 3 guided boat dives daily + unlimited pier(jetty) dive (not guided, please find own buddy to dive with) + night dive for advance diver (not guided, please find own buddy to dive with)
Non-Diver wil be free at leisure for the whole stay.
Other activities available: Swimming, Snorkeling & Ocean Kayaking
Diver will have 3 guided boat dive (last dive should be end at 1835 hrs)
Non-Diver wil be free at leisure for the whole stay.
Other activities available: Swimming, Snorkeling & Ocean Kayaking
For 3D2N Package
After breakfast, check out from Kapalai and boat transfer to Semporna followed by overland transfer to Tawau Airport.
No diving before departure. ( Breakfast / Lunch only )
Note: Flying After Diving
When diving on vacation a scuba diver needs to be aware that residual nitrogen poses a health risk upon decompression. This applies just as much to ascending in a jet as ascending to the surface of the water. The difference in air pressure, as a plane ascends to cruising altitude, is roughly equivalent to the last 14-16 feet of ascension in water and the same risks are evident including the bends (decompression sickness) and/or an embolism. If you fly after diving you risk extremely painful gas bubbles forming in your joints and flesh, or tragically in your blood, leading to an embolism and possibly even death. A good conservative rule is to ensure that you have no residual nitrogen in your body before flying. Following the NAUI dive tables, you should be in letter group A or less (which can take over 9 hours). A safe suggestion is to pass a full 24 hours after your last scuba dive before flying. Dive computers, which track nitrogen levels, have a "time-to-fly" indicator, which tells a scuba diver how long they need to wait before boarding a plane. Plan your last dive sensibly, so that you aren't bringing nitrogen along for a painful and possibly fatal return trip. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, check out from Kapalai and boat transfer to Semporna followed by overland transfer to Tawau Airport.
Departure Option 1 - No diving before departure. (Breakfast)
RATES
Rates are based on per person basis & Mininum 2 person
| Diver Package For Certified Diver Only DIVER PACKAGE: |
MALAYSIAN TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING MALAYSIANTWIN / TRIPLE SHARING |
INTERNATIONAL TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING INTERNATIONALTWIN / TRIPLE SHARING |
| 3 Days 2 Nights | ||
| 4 Days 3 Nights | ||
| 5 Days 4 Nights |
| Non Diver Package NON DIVER PACKAGE: |
MALAYSIAN TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING MALAYSIANTWIN / TRIPLE SHARING |
INTERNATIONAL TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING INTERNATIONALTWIN / TRIPLE SHARING |
| 3 Days 2 Nights | ||
| 4 Days 3 Nights | ||
| 5 Days 4 Nights |
● RM 2.00 per person per trip - Malaysian
● RM 10.00 per person per trip – Non Malaysian
DIVER PACKAGE
For Certified Diver Only (All Dive Program / Arrangement will be Organised by the Resort's Dive Centre). Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Guest may also choose to dive certain day or time only but no refund.
DIVING PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Meet and 2-way land transfer from Tawau Airport or Tawau Hotel to our Private Jetty at Semporna (80 mins)
- 2-way boat transfer to Kapalai Island (45 mins)
- Accommodation on a twin/triple sharing basis on the Resort
- Fresh Food Cooked by our Chef on buffet style
- Afternoon snacks served after 3rd dive
- Tea/Coffee, Cold Water and Cordial served throughout the day
- Diving by boat for Diver (for diver only 3 boat dives daily EXCEPT on arrival and departure days)
- Unlimited dives in front of Kapalai Dive Centre (for diver only)
- Tanks, Weight and Belt are provided (for diver only)
- No extra charge for night dives in front of dive centre (strictly for advanced diver or diver with night dive experience only)
- Snorkel around the resort (from Kapalai Dive Centre Only)
- Guests staying in Semporna or Tawau on the last day will only be provided with one (01) dive (strictly NO fly policy within 24 hours after the last dive)
- Strictly 24 Hours Interval after Diving for taking flights
NON DIVER PACKAGE
Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Example - snorkel and fins.
For:-
(A) NON-DIVER
Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
(B) NOT A CERTIFIED DIVER YET or
Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).
(C) DIVER WHO DO NOT WISH TO DIVE DURING BOOKING
but later wish to dive may do so and will be charged at the resort based on Per Dive Rate.
*Prices are subject to change and are exclusive of dive equipment
NON DIVER PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Meet and 2-way land transfer from Tawau Airport or Tawau Hotel to our Private Jetty at Semporna (80 mins)
- 2-way boat transfer to Kapalai Island (45 mins)
- Accommodation on a twin/triple sharing basis on the Resort
- Fresh Food Cooked by our Chef on buffet style
- Afternoon snacks served after 3rd dive
- Tea/Coffee, Cold Water and Cordial served throughout the day
- Snorkel around the resort (from Kapalai Dive Centre Only)
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESORT
FACILITIES
Check-in time to Chalet - 14:00hrs
Check-out time from Chalet - 12:00hrs
MEALS & TIMING
Breakfast: 7.00am - 9.00am
Lunch: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Dinner: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
- Snorkeling and Swimming
- Ocean Kayak - MYR 30 Per Hour
INTERNET SERVICE CHARGES IN KAPALAI
Desktop in the office = MYR 10 for 30 Minutes
Own Laptop (Wireless) = MYR 20/day
3 Days = MYR 60
THINGS TO NOTE FOR DIVERS
- Only Certified Divers may participate in scuba diving activities, unless they are enrolled in a scuba training program and under the strict supervision of their certified instructor.
- Guests need to produce their certification card prior to diving. Failure to product certification card/credentials may result in the guest being denied permission to scuba dive until they can prove their certification level.
- Certified divers minimum requirement is PADI Open Water-recreational dive certificate or equivalent.
- All scuba divers must accept full and complete responsibility for themselves, their actions and their equipment.
- Divers may elect to use their own gear, or arrange to rent the resort's dive equipment. subject to the rental rate.
SIPADAN DIVE TRIP
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 NO EXTRA CHARGE. The chances is high if guest's stay is longer. (Example: For a minimum period of 3 nights and above).
Sipadan at this present moment only allowed 120 persons per day. 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.
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.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- All reservation MUST provide the following information: Name as per passport, Passport Number, Nationality, Gender, Date of Birth, Medical & Flight details, and at least 1 Emergency contact information of friend or relative.
- For Diver, the following additional INFORMATION required:-
- a) Diving Qualification & Level :
- b) Number of logged dives (approx) :
- c) Last logged dive (dd/mm/yy) :
- Package Excludes: Diving equipments & gears, beverages, laundry, room service, airfares and item not mentioned or specified in the packages
- Extension Stay: Extension Night Stay is permitted subject to the accommodation availability
- After commencement of service, no refund, in part or full, will be given for services included in the package which have not been utilized
- Weather conditions: We cannot predict the weather conditions these days for scuba diving even for the best season
- Infant, Pregnant Woman, Young Children and Senior Citizen are not allowed to travel to the island during Monsoon Season or bad sea condition for safety reasons.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The itinerary is for reference only and is subject to any necessary changes in accordance with local requirements.
- Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your drop off location is different from pickup location.
- No compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).
- Your safety is our top priority. Should the weather or sea conditions render it unsafe to proceed for this tour, Majestic Leisure & Tours Sdn Bhd reserves the right to change or cancel tour.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
- Over 14 days (From date of departure) charge 30% of Tour fare.
- 7 days (From date of departure) charge 50% of tour fare.
- Less than 7 days (From date of departure) charge full tour fare.
- No refund for those tours which involve accommodation.
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