Mabul Island – Mabul Water Bungalow (Smart)

Mabul Island : Sipadan – Mabul Resort (SMART)
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Mabul Island - Mabul Water Bungalow (Smart)

Tour CodeABTW-D06
DescriptionMABUL ISLAND - MABUL WATER BUNGALOW (SMART)
Region Tawau / Mabul Island
DurationFrom 2 Days 1 Night
Minimum 2 Pax
AvailabilityPre-Book Required
Pick Up PointTawau Airport or Your Hotel in Tawau
Pick Up TimeDepends on Which Boat Schedule Selected
Drop Off PointTawau Airport or Your Hotel in Tawau
Drop Off TimeDepends on Which Boat Schedule Selected

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More Information About the Resort : Sipadan – Mabul Resort

ROOMS
Mabul Water Bungalows offers all the comforts of home and then some. Each bungalow boasts sophisticated décor along with remote controlled air conditioning, a mini bar, satellite TV, and an in-room safety box. Each room has its own private bathroom with a hot and cold shower. Yet what really puts these rooms over the top are the large private balconies offering gorgeous views of the turquoise blue sea.

There are 3 types of bungalows available on Mabul Water Bungalows: the Bungalow, Borneo Villa Suite Bungalow and the ultimate Bougain Villa Suite Bungalow.

Bungalow

  • Hot and cold fresh water
  • Colour satellite TV and DVD player
  • Spacious private balcony
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Mini bar
  • In room safe deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Borneo Villa Suite Bungalow 

  • Has a separate bedroom and living room
  • Spacious balcony fitted with an outdoor Jacuzzi with a nice view of the sea
  • Computer workstation with Internet access
  • Colour satellite TVs and DVD players in the bedroom and living room
  • Hot and cold fresh water
  • Pantry
  • In room safe deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Built up area of 129.6 sq m (1,395 sq ft)

Bougain Villa Suite Bungalow 

  • Very exclusive suite
  • Has a separate bedroom and living room
  • Private Jacuzzi with a view of the Celebes Sea and Sipadan Island
  • Very large balcony
  • Private access to the sea from the balcony
  • Floor window with a view
  • Computer workstation with Internet access
  • Hot and cold fresh water
  • Colour satellite TVs and DVD players in the bedroom and living room
  • Pantry
  • In room safe deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Built up area of 166.8 sq m (1,796 sq ft)

CHECK-IN / CHECK OUT
The standard check in-time is 1400 hours and check out time is 1200 hours.  Early check-in and late check-out is subject to room availability. The resort 150-member staff awaits to make your dive holiday safe, easy and fun.

FACILITIES

  • A vinyl swimming pool measuring 41-ft X 21 ft with a 6-ft deep end @ Sipadan-Mabul Resort.
  • A 4-6 persons Jacuzzi Whirlpool Spas.
  • A large dining hall/bar area is used for meals, socializing, dancing and staff shows.
  • Coconut drink, juices, carbonated soft drinks, beer and wine can be purchased at the resort bar and jetty bar.
  • A small sundry shop sells a range of T-shirts, films, batteries, toiletries, souvenirs etc.
  • An office takes care of the registration and billing; it is equipped with a Telephone/Fax for communications with the mainland.
  • High speed internet access is also available now at the resort.
  • A Technical Diving Center (SMART-Tec) offers various services such as Nitrox Air and TDI Certification Courses.
  • An underwater video center (Treasure Images) provides u/w videography courses and services as well as rental of Digital Camera.
  • The Ka’andaman Spa is where one can relax and heal the body and mind.

ACTIVITIES

  • PADI/NAUI Diving Courses (from Open Water to Divemaster level)
  • Scuba Skills Refresher Course
  • Discover Scuba Diving
  • Technical Diving Courses
  • Nitrox Diving
  • PADI/TDI Specialty Courses
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach Volley Ball
  • Ocean Kayak
  • Diving trip at nearby island

MEALS
You can take your meals in the large open-air Restaurant which serves excellent western and local cuisine. After dark enjoy a drink with your friends at one of the Bar & lounge.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL AT THE RESORT*
1. BCD    MYR 27/DAY/PERSON
2. REGULATOR   MYR 32/DAY/PERSON
3. MASK, SNORKEL   MYR 22/DAY/PERSON
4. FINS   MYR 22/DAY/PERSON
5. WET SUIT   MYR 27/DAY/PERSON
6. BOOTIES   MYR 16/DAY/PERSON
7. TORCH W/ BATTERY   MYR 48/DAY/PERSON
8. DIVE COMPUTER MYR 38/DAY/PERSON

 

*Prices are subject to change

Sipadan Entry Permit NOTICE:
As you may be aware, anyone planning to visit Sipadan Island requires an approved entry permit issued by Sabah Parks, a government agency of Sabah Government. Daily total entry quota is 120 permits per day. All permit application will be handled and process by the resort management. Please note there is NO first  come first serve basis.

We feel that this is a wise move by the Malaysian Government in order to minimize the stress to the reefs and marine life at Sipadan Island. Unfortunately, this also means that we may not be able to send all our guests to Sipadan Island every day. Amazing Borneo Tours and SMART will not be held responsible for not being able to provide diving at Sipadan due to the conservation measures by the Government.

Currently, the 120 permits are allocated to ten (10) dive operators and they are located in and around Semporna area, with 14 permits shared between Mabul Water Bungalow and Sipadan-Mabul Resort per day. Based on this allocated quota, the resort is able to offer you with certainty, a visit to Sipadan island at least once if your duration of stay is at least 7 days/6 nights. If your stay is shorter than 6 nights, then the permits are allocated based on unused permits that have not been assigned to others.

The fee for Entry Permit to Sipadan Island is MYR 40 per person per day for divers, non-divers, visitors and children. This entry permit has to be paid on the spot, in the resort if the approval is obtained. Please take note that the permit to Sipadan Island is NOT GUARANTEED.

In the event that the entry permit to Sipadan Island is not approved, we can offer alternative snorkeling / diving at nearby island such as Si Amil, Mataking, Ligitan, Kapalai or Mabul where there is no restriction to dive on this island.

MARKET QUOTA PURCHASING OPTION
If Mabul Water Bungalow guests wishes to do more diving in Sipadan Island, he or she can enquire through our Amazing Borneo Tours OR on arrival in the resort, can approach the Resort Manager for assistance to buy “Sipadan diving service and entry permits Package” from other dive resorts/operators (NO GUARANTEE).

Currently, the cost of such Package from another dive resort/operator, the indicative market price is MYR 390 (MYR 350 + MYR 40) per diver per day including 1 day entry permit fee. The permit will entitle you to 3 boat dives at Sipadan Island.  It is advisable to enquire well in advance and subject to availabilities.

This offer is available effective from 01st April 2016.

We will not be held responsible for not being able to provide trip to Sipadan due to the conservation measures by the government.

Thank you for your understanding.

Conditions for DIVING
LIABILITY/RELEASE FORM (WAIVER)
All guests will be required to sign a Liability/Release Form (Waiver) before or upon arrival and abide by all diving and safety rules of the resort.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
We operate diving all year round but we cannot predict the weather conditions these days for scuba diving even for the best season.

DIVER TRAINING
All divers will be required to show proof of diver training from an internationally recognized Diver Training Agency upon arrival or they will not be allowed to dive without taking a dive course.  SMART also reserves the right to require a Scuba Skills Refresher Course for any diver who cannot provide proof of diving in the last 12 months and/or exhibits uncertainty in their skills.  Logbooks are highly recommended.

DIVING ON FIRST DAY AT RESORT – ORIENTATION
The first dive at the Dive Resort on the day of arrival will be an orientation dive with a Divemaster.  This is required of all divers.  Please take note that there is NO Underwater Camera or Video allowed during the orientation dive.  Other jetty dives can be done on the first day under our UNLIMITED JETTY DIVES program.  First day diving is depends on your arrival time to the resort.

DIVING SCHEDULES AND REGULATIONS
* Boat Dives
There are three (3) boat dives a day, two in the morning and one in the afternoon.  It is a combination dive at nearby dive sites making a total of 3 dives per day.  Each boat goes out with a boatman and Divemaster.  All dive sites and dive schedules will be arranged at the discretion of the resort Management.

Our dive boats will depart to the dive sites every morning at 8.00 to 9.00 am and return to Sipadan-Mabul Resort after the 3rd dive, around 4.00 p.m.  Divers will return to the resort for their meals after every dive.  If
you are diving at Sipadan Island you will be there the whole day, lunch will be served on site.

The number of dive is limited to avoid overcrowding; therefore, visits must be arranged well in advance.  Divers on their first visit to Sipadan are briefed before they take the plunge.

* Additional Day Dives
In order to cover the entire dive sites it is recommended at least one week stay at the resort.  If you would like to do additional day diving besides the normal 3 boat dives then the diving rate is MYR 100 per dive/per diver.  This must be arranged in advance with the dive master.  You will be required to sign a separate Liability/Release Form (Waiver).

* Unlimited Jetty Dives
Besides the three (3) boat dives, unlimited jetty dives may be carried out daily on Mabul’s House Reef.
These jetty dives can only start after your morning boat dive, unless you choose not to go on the morning boat dive; then you may dive anytime after 7.00am.  Your last jetty dive has to be planned in such a way as to exit the water by 10.00 p.m.
(See also Night Diving section below)
For jetty dive, you are required to dive with a buddy and sign out with our personnel on duty.  NO DIVEMASTERS WILL ACCOMPANY JETTY DIVES, unless prior arrangements are made.

To Pay & Dive on the Spot
For certified divers who purchase non-diver package wishes to pay and dive on the spot the additional charge is MYR 160 per dive per person includes the use of dive boat, tank with air, weights, weight belt and the services of divemaster on sharing basis.  This must be arranged in advance.

Whilst for the unlimited house reef diving with buddy is MYR 80 per dive per person includes the use of tank with air, weights and weight belt. This must be arranged in advance.

* Buddy System and Depth Limitations
As per most Training Agency’s teachings, all dives must be with a buddy; no solo diving is allowed.  Depth on any dive shall be limited to a maximum of 130 feet (40 meters), of course taking into account any residual nitrogen time already acquired.

* Surface Intervals
For safety measures, a mandatory minimum 60 minutes surface interval is required before the next consecutive dive, regardless of whether you are diving by a computer or by tables.

* Night Diving
To Night Dive, divers must show proof of night diving in the form of certification cards or logbooks documenting such dives.   If no proof is available, divers who wish to night dive will be required to take an introduction OR certification course in night diving at an additional cost.  Night Divers must exit the water by 10.00 p.m. (2200 hrs).

Night dive is exceptionally good at Mabul walls where one could easily encounter Lobsters, Crocodile Fish and occasionally large Cuttlefish.  The boat leaves for Mabul night dive at around 6.00 – 6.30 p.m. and dinner will be served after the dive.

Night dives can be scheduled whenever a diver wants to do one the following evening at extra charge. A diver doing their first night diving will be required to do an introduction to night diving prior to the dive.

Rates for night diving with boat on Mabul Island is MYR 286 per dive/per boat from 1-2 Divers and if there are 3 divers and above the rate is MYR 106 per diver/per dive.  This will be charged locally.

How to make a booking?

  1. Fill in the Booking Enquiry Form and click the Submit button.
  2. You will receive our availability confirmation by email.
  3. We will send our sales quotation, once we received your confirmation to book.
  4. To secure your booking, please pay either by credit or debit card via PayPal or cash transfer or cash deposit – learn more

Package Price – Year 2017

Note

  1. Package Rate Per Person.
  2. This rate applies to all guests.
  3. All rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR).
  4. All prices quoted are inclusive of 6% Goods & Service Tax (GST)
  5. Excludes Semporna Jetty Fee of MYR 10/- (Adult) or MYR 5/- (1 to below 12 years old) per person payable to The Municipal Council of Semporna. (implemented since 2012)

For all “NON-SIPADAN” Diving/Non-Diving Package reservations:-

  1. Room allocation is solely based on Standard Chalet. To Upgrade to Standalone Chalet (Detached) – Add MYR 125 per person per night surcharge on top of the above package price.( Must book in advanced)

For all “SIPADAN” Diving/Non-Diving Package reservations:-

  1. Room allocation is solely based on Standalone Chalet. To upgrade to Suite Chalet, – Add MYR 250 per person per night surcharge on top of the above package price.

* Single Supplement/Occupancy :

  1. Add 50% surcharge on top of the above prices for single occupancy of a 2-bed chalet. This must be booked well in advance.

* Child Policy :

The following discounts and conditions apply to all NON-DIVING children:

  1. Infants up to 3 years old are Free of Charge except for the airline charges. The infant must stay in the same chalet as the parents; a baby cot will be provided free of charge if prior arrangement is made.
  2. Children 4 to 11 years who are NON-DIVERS are entitled to a 50% discount off the NON-DIVERS package rate for any said period.  Whenever possible, they must stay in the same chalets with the parents on beds that go between the 2 bunks in each chalet. An extra bed will be provided in each chalet

Any children who are a certified diver, no matter what age, and will be diving must pay full divers rates.

2D1N - All Market 
CategoriesPrice Per Person
DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Child
Extra Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Infant
No Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
3D2N - All Market 
CategoriesPrice Per Person
DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Child
Extra Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Infant
No Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
4D3N - All Market 
CategoriesPrice Per Person
DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Child
Extra Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Infant
No Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
5D4N - All Market 
CategoriesPrice Per Person
DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Child
Extra Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Infant
No Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
Extra night - All Market 
CategoriesPrice Per Person
DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Adult / Child
2-Bed Bungalow (Twin Share)
Minimum 2 to go 		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Child
Extra Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire
NON-DIVER - Infant
No Bed
Sharing Room with Parent		Please Enquire

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

  • Transfer between: Tawau – Semporna Jetty – Mabul Water Bungalows – Tawau by van and speedboat
  • Bungalow type accommodation on twin-sharing basis with attached bathroom and the facilities of hot shower and the comfort of air-conditioning
  • All food and hot beverage while at the resort (excluding alcoholic, fruit juice and carbonated soft drinks)
  • 3 boat combinations dives per day with divemaster either on Mabul, Kapalai or nearby Island (except on arrival and departure day)
  • Unlimited jetty diving from Mabul’s House Reef
  • Use of tanks with air, weights and weight belt

Read more about the islands: Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai

SIPADAN is the small island where you can dive and snorkel.  It is a 15-30 minutes boat ride south of Mabul.  Sipadan is the tip of a mountain with steep underwater walls all around it.  These walls drop to 300m on the Mabul side of the island and 600m on south side.

Diving on Sipadan is all drift diving, divers drop in and cruise with the current along the walls.  This combination of deep walls and ocean currents provides the ideal environment for pelagic such as sharks and large schools of jacks and barracuda.

 

SPECIAL RULES FOR PROTECTING TURTLES:
* Divers and snorkelers are to refrain from touching, teasing and restraining turtles under water because turtles are air breathers and can be drowned if panicked or cornered.  Anyone riding or restraining turtles will sit out the next dive.

Note: The time restricted by the Government for Diving at Sipadan Island is from 6am to 6pm.

 

MABUL in contrast to Sipadan is a continuation of the Borneo landmass rather than the top of an underwater mountain.  Because of this, Mabul has more gradually sloping walls around it that bottom out at about 30m.  The attractions on Mabul are of the smaller variety such as lobster, crocodile fish, moray and garden eels.  This makes it an ideal location for macro-photo opportunities.

If you walk around the east of the island at night, be sure to take a flashlight and watch for sea snakes on the beach or amongst the palm trees.

 

KAPALAI lies to the east of Mabul about 10 minutes away.  It used to be a vegetated island much like Mabul but erosion has turned it into a small sandbar that just breaks the surface of the water.  This is an area that we are exploring for new dive sites.  Like Mabul it is an excellent location for macro-photography and is specially abundant in the rare finds of diving such as mandarin fish, stonefish, leaf fish, pipefish, lionfish, frogfish, cuttlefish, eels, and more.

 

Note: Flying after Diving (Last day at Resort)

The latest recommendation from DAN, Training Agencies etc., indicates that you should wait a minimum of 12 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly. However, SMART recognizes that people, agencies, and even computers and tables differ on this.  If you choose to dive on the day you leave and fly, you will be required to sign a separate Liability/Release Form (Waiver) to do this. You will only be able to do one morning dive at 8.00am at Mabul Island; however, this is at the discretion of the resort Management. The extra charge for the dive on last day is MYR 100 per person/per dive.

Final Discretion
SMART reserves final discretion on who may or may not do any type of diving they offer, based on a diver’s shown abilities, experience, etc.  If a diver is or becomes physically incapacitated by injuries, illness, intoxication, ‘hangovers’, etc., they reserve the right to stop this person from diving.

 

Flight & Boat Schedule (Fixed Departure Time)

(The information below acts as a guideline & subject to change without prior notice):

MH- Malaysia Airlines     AK- AirAsia 

Arrival Flight Information
SECTORFLIGHTETDETABOAT SCHEDULE DEPART FROM SEMPORNA JETTY
BKI/TWUMH21210725 hrs0815 hrs10:00 AM
SDK/TWUMH30930855 hrs0935 hrs12:30 PM
KUL/TWUAK57440700 hrs0950 hrs12:30 PM
BKI/TWUMH30510850 hrs1000 hrs12:30 PM
BKI/TWUAK62600850 hrs0945 hrs12:30 PM
KUL/TWUMH26600725 hrs1015 hrs12:30 PM
KUL/TWUAK57461000 hrs1255 hrs16:30 PM
JHB/TWUAK55961040 hrs1320 hrs16:30 PM
BKI/TWUMH21371225 hrs1315 hrs16:30 PM
BKI/TWUAK62621350 hrs1440 hrs16:30 PM
KUL/TWUAK57481240 hrs1530 hrs16:30 PM

REMARKS:


  • For guests arriving Semporna by overland transfer please be there half an hour before boat departure.

  • It is advisable to inform us in advance of your arrival time as our boats are not stationed at the jetty.

  • If you miss the boat then you will have to wait for the next boat.

  • Our waiting point is at Seafest Hotel's lobby.

  • For those arriving by flight not stated above must stay the night at the mainland-Tawau or Semporna. Hotels can be arranged on request.
Departure Flight Information
SECTORFLIGHTETDETABOAT SCHEDULE DEPART FROM RESORT
TWU/SDKMH30920955 hrs1035 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/BKIAK62611010 hrs1100 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/KULAK57451030 hrs1310 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/KULMH26611105 hrs1345 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/BKIMH30521245 hrs1345 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/JHBAK55971345 hrs1620 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/KULAK57471400 hrs1645 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/KULMH26651410 hrs1650 hrs06:30 AM
TWU/KULAK57491530 hrs1815 hrs11:00 AM
TWU/BKIAK62631725 hrs1815 hrs11:00 AM

REMARKS:
FOR GUESTS DEPARTING ON EARLY FLIGHT BEFORE 10:00AM MUST DEPART THE RESORT 1 DAY EARLIER FOR OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE MAINLAND - TAWAU OR SEMPORNA.  HOTELS CAN BE ARRANGED ON REQUEST.


NOTE:
UNSCHEDULED BOAT TRANSFER TO AND FROM THE RESORT CAN BE ARRANGED WITH ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE BUT SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The cost for the above flight is excluded from the package rates.  If you do need us to arrange the airfare, please send us the request and the airfare will be advised accordingly.
If you arrive at night by Air Asia or on flight not stated above you will have to stay the night at Tawau or Semporna.  We can arrange your stay at Belmont Marco Polo Hotel, Tawau or at Seafest Hotel, Semporna.  Room rate will be advised upon request.

Terms and Conditions

  • All reservation MUST provide the following information: Name as per passport, Passport Number, Nationality, Gender & Flight detail
  • No refund will be made for any part of the Sipadan or Mabul Island diving trip, shorten stay, transfers, side tours, hotels, meals, diving permit etc. not utilized by the guest once the trip has departed from their place of origin.
  • After commencement of service, no refund, in part or full, will be given for services included in the package which have not been utilized or due to bad weather
  • Weather conditions: We cannot predict the weather conditions these days for scuba diving even for the best season

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