About
Unbelievably beautiful island for diving and snorkeling.
Why go
- Unbelievably beautiful island for diving and snorkeling
- It honestly felt like we’d stepped into a postcard
- A Muslim-friendly island paradise with authentic island life
Must try
- Scuba diving and snorkeling
- Macro diving for nudibranchs, frogfish, and octopus
- Diving with turtles
- Open Water/Advanced course
- Snorkelling with turtles
Pro tips
- Day trip from Semporna
- 45-Minute boat ride from Semporna Jetty
- Stay overnight to see island slow down
- Arrange parts of trip yourselves
Good to know
- Island has a massive garbage problem
- Entrance fee to Mabul Water Bungalows Resort
- Pay RM50 entrance fee per person
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Rating
4.3 / 5 (324 reviews)