Sipadan Island Park

Sipadan Island Park

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Turtle resting on seafloor - Shutterstock / Steve Poole
Malaysia|Asia
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Wildlife
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Access
76
Stay
71
Safety
95
Photo
62
Crowds
42
Cost
28
Birding

Sipadan Island Park is Malaysian Borneo's signature marine wildlife destination, centered on an oceanic coral island that rises steeply from the Celebes Sea and supports world-class reef life. It is best known for sea turtles, schooling barracuda, reef sharks, and dense coral diversity, making it a natural addition to a Borneo shortlist that otherwise focuses on the island's rainforests and rivers.

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Wildlife Species

Green Sea Turtle

Common

Reptile · Best time: All Day

Hawksbill Turtle

Uncommon

Reptile · Best time: All Day

Chevron Barracuda

Common

Fish · Best time: Morning

White-tip Reef Shark

Common

Fish · Best time: All Day

Bumphead Parrotfish

Uncommon

Fish · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Oceanic coral island, reef walls, drop-offs, tropical marine habitat
Elevation
Sea level and steep reef walls dropping to 600m
Climate
Tropical marine
Area
16,860 ha marine park

Weather

Best Months
AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Avg. Temperature
26-30°C
Rainfall
Moderate
Humidity
75-90%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Tawau Airport

About 80km to Semporna, then 45 minutes by speedboat

Transport
  • Road transfer from Tawau Airport to Semporna
  • Dive operator speedboat to Sipadan waters
  • Permit-based day visits with nearby island stays

Where to Stay

Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort

$$$$

Dive Resort · Nearby island base

Sipadan Water Village

$$$$

Dive Resort · Mabul area

Seaventures Dive Rig

$$$

Dive Lodge · Mabul / Sipadan access

Location

4.1195, 118.6298View larger map

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