One of top dive sites in the world, known for hammerhead sharks and the barracuda tornado.

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Sipadan Island

A handpicked shortlist of Sipadan Island dive experiences for seeing hammerhead sharks and the famous barracuda tornado at one of the world’s top dive sites.

Sipadan Island Experiences: Our Top Dives for Hammerheads

Sipadan Island Experiences

One of top dive sites in the world, known for hammerhead sharks and the barracuda tornado. 

If you would like to see some of the most amazing parts of the underwater world such as a tornado of barracudas or rare pelagic like the hammerhead shark then Sipadan is a must for you.

If you would like to see some of the most amazing parts of the underwater world such as a tornado of barracudas or rare pelagic like the hammerhead shark then Sipadan is a must for you. 

Why go

The best way to experience Sipadan is by going diving. Since you will need to get a permit to go to Sipadan, you should make sure you plan in advance so that you are sure to get a spot.

The best way to experience Sipadan is by going diving. Since you will need to get a permit to go to Sipadan, you should make sure you plan in advance so that you are sure to get a spot.

What to do or see here

Sipadan is great for diving all year round, however for peak visibility it's best to go during dry season of April to October. If you want to avoid the crowds wait for shoulder season which is April to May and October to November.

Sipadan is great for diving all year round, however for peak visibility it's best to go during dry season of April to October. If you want to avoid the crowds wait for shoulder season which is April to May and October to November. 

Best Time to Go

For adventurous divers with some experience. Sipadan diving conditions are on the more complicated side, so would recommend going in with some previous diving experience.

For adventurous divers with some experience. Sipadan diving conditions are on the more complicated side, so would recommend going in with some previous diving experience. 

Who is it for?

4D3N Offshore Rig Stay with Sipadan Dives

One of the world's most unusual dive bases, with unlimited house reef dives.

4D3N Selakan Island Dive Stay with Sipadan Dives

Pair quiet macro reefs with Sipadan’s sharks, turtles and barracuda.

5D4N Offshore Rig Stay & Dive Sipadan

Unlimited buddy dives on the rig’s marine-filled artificial reef.

As an avid diver, this has always been an awesome place to be!
 This place is has homely vibe with wonderful crew &amp; staff.
 This place is indeed a macro paradise! All the dive sites very nearby and everytime during surface interval we will have plenty enough time and chill at our accommodation or the rest area!
 I definitely recommend this place to all scuba divers

2D1N Dive & Stay | Semporna's Hidden Macro Paradise

As an avid diver, this has always been an awesome place to be!
This place is has homely vibe with wonderful crew &amp; staff.
This place is indeed a macro paradise! All the dive sites very nearby and everytime during surface interval we will have plenty enough time and chill at our accommodation or the rest area!
I definitely recommend this place to all scuba divers

A truly beautiful and charming place to stay in the Semporna region. The rooms are simple but clean and spacious, and they're built right over the sea. We loved everything here: the vibe, the food, the stunning sunsets, the village, the ocean, and the incredible service and hospitality from the staff.
 ​Zulkarnain was an especially great manager and facilitator. He pays attention to every detail and anticipates your needs, ensuring you feel happy and comfortable in this special place. For booking and before travelling, the communication was super smooth, and the team is very well-organized and professional.
 ​My 10-year-old daughter and I also did the discover diving experience. She was so lucky to have Osman as her instructor—he's a very experienced and calm teacher. We also had the chance to visit the villagers, who cooked our food for us in a very clean and nice kitchen. The food is excellent, and you have a great variety to choose from every time. Even though we aren't a family with diving experience, we still had a wonderful time and truly loved this unique place. I highly recommend!

A truly beautiful and charming place to stay in the Semporna region. The rooms are simple but clean and spacious, and they're built right over the sea. We loved everything here: the vibe, the food, the stunning sunsets, the village, the ocean, and the incredible service and hospitality from the staff.
​Zulkarnain was an especially great manager and facilitator. He pays attention to every detail and anticipates your needs, ensuring you feel happy and comfortable in this special place. For booking and before travelling, the communication was super smooth, and the team is very well-organized and professional.
​My 10-year-old daughter and I also did the discover diving experience. She was so lucky to have Osman as her instructor—he's a very experienced and calm teacher. We also had the chance to visit the villagers, who cooked our food for us in a very clean and nice kitchen. The food is excellent, and you have a great variety to choose from every time. Even though we aren't a family with diving experience, we still had a wonderful time and truly loved this unique place. I highly recommend!

Beautiful experience of 4 days 3 nights with dives and snorkeling around the island of Selakan. The whole team of Jul, the manager and dive master, was very careful. The rooms with balconies on the water are extraordinary. Dive sites are breathtaking especially for the richness of corals. Jul shared his passion for nudibranchs and other micro-animals. Fabulous.

Beautiful experience of 4 days 3 nights with dives and snorkeling around the island of Selakan. The whole team of Jul, the manager and dive master, was very careful. The rooms with balconies on the water are extraordinary. Dive sites are breathtaking especially for the richness of corals. Jul shared his passion for nudibranchs and other micro-animals. Fabulous.

Excellent for uw macro photography and very good guides.

Excellent for uw macro photography and very good guides.

I didn’t know what I was getting into when I booked the trip but I don’t think I’ll enjoy going to other places as much after the princess treatment I got at Luma Selakan. I was there barely 24 hours before deciding I would definitely return because:
 1. Service is impeccable! They went over and beyond to provide the best possible service imaginable. Zul, the manager, was very attentive to our needs and even helped us with purchasing ice cream from a local seller.
 We barely had to do anything as everything from carrying of bags, preparing everything for the dive, even putting our fins on at the start of every dive, cleaning up equipment after and so many other little details were taken care of by the crew.
 2. Authentic home cooked food is served 4 times a day. There’s also a full kitchen if you want to cook your own meals.
 3. The view and nature. There was an anemone with a family of clownfish right outside our room!
 4. The sense of security there. We left our doors and windows open when we were out for dives because it was so safe
 5. The beautiful and easy dives where I could truly enjoy the view without getting too into my head. Also a haven for macro lovers. The dive guide, Nat, was also patient and accommodated to us.

I didn’t know what I was getting into when I booked the trip but I don’t think I’ll enjoy going to other places as much after the princess treatment I got at Luma Selakan. I was there barely 24 hours before deciding I would definitely return because:
1. Service is impeccable! They went over and beyond to provide the best possible service imaginable. Zul, the manager, was very attentive to our needs and even helped us with purchasing ice cream from a local seller.
We barely had to do anything as everything from carrying of bags, preparing everything for the dive, even putting our fins on at the start of every dive, cleaning up equipment after and so many other little details were taken care of by the crew.
2. Authentic home cooked food is served 4 times a day. There’s also a full kitchen if you want to cook your own meals.
3. The view and nature. There was an anemone with a family of clownfish right outside our room!
4. The sense of security there. We left our doors and windows open when we were out for dives because it was so safe
5. The beautiful and easy dives where I could truly enjoy the view without getting too into my head. Also a haven for macro lovers. The dive guide, Nat, was also patient and accommodated to us.

Luma Selakan will always hold a special place in our hearts. If "Luma" means "home," then this is exactly what we found here. The crew is amazing, and the food is tasty. The room was very comfortable and the view spectacular. Having a diving center on-site made it even more special, as we were able to get our Open Water certification right there. Truly a hidden gem.
 Thank you❤️
 Anna and Gigi

Luma Selakan will always hold a special place in our hearts. If "Luma" means "home," then this is exactly what we found here. The crew is amazing, and the food is tasty. The room was very comfortable and the view spectacular. Having a diving center on-site made it even more special, as we were able to get our Open Water certification right there. Truly a hidden gem.
Thank you❤️
Anna and Gigi

Wonderful magical place and people. You feel just right, in the right place full of tranquility and adventures. The food is cooked by local family and tastes amazing, the rooms with their views are so charming. One of the places you want to come back. Thank you, guys 🤍