Sipadan Liveaboard | MV Celebes Explorer 9 - Direct Flight (HB)

MV Celebes Explorer 9

Stay Period: 2026
5D4N (3N Liveaboard)
Embark : Tuesday / Disembark : Friday
Diver: $13,080 | Single Supp.: $4,500

6D5N (4N Liveaboard)
Embark : Friday / Disembark : Tuesday
Diver: $16,280 | Single Supp.: $5,320

9D8N (7N Liveaboard)
Embark : Tuesday / Disembark : Tuesday
Diver: $25,480 | Single Supp.: $7,480

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Package Rate Includes

Roundtrip economy class ticket between Hong Kong and Tawau by Greater Bay Airlines.
Roundtrip transfers between the airport and hotel and vessel.
1 night accommodation at Semporna Hotel with daily breakfast (based on twin sharing).
3/4/7 nights stay aboard with full board meals (based on twin sharing).
3-4 boat dives per day with tank, weight belt and dive guide. (Subject to itinerary)
Dive equipment (excluding dive computer and torchlight)
Semporna Jetty fee and Sipadan diving permit.
8% Service Tax.
0.15% TIA Levy.

Airline Options : Malaysia Airlines
*Please feel free to contact us for more further discount*

Hong Kong – Kuala Lumpur – Tawau
MH 079 HKG/KUL 08:45-12:35
MH 2664 KUL/TWU 14:35-17:25

Tawau – Kuala Lumpur – Hong Kong
MH 2661 TWU/KUL 11:05-13:55
MH 078 KUL/HKG 19:50-23:50

Flight

Every Tuesday and Saturday

Hong Kong – Tawau
HB 2539 HKG/TWU 16:45-20:00

Tawau – Hong Kong
HB 2540 TWU/HKG 21:00-00:20+1

Itinerary

Day 1
Hong Kong - Semporna

Depart from Hong Kong and arrive at Tawau Airport. Meet the representative and transfer to the hotel in Semporna (approx. 70-minute drive).

Day 2
Semporna - MV Celebes Explorer 9

Check out after breakfast. Own transfer arrangement to Semporna office at about 3pm.
Check-in on the Celebes Explorer 9, followed by a briefing. Enjoy free time, followed by dinner and overnight stay on board.
(No diving on Day 2)

Day 3
Sipadan and Mabul Island

2 dives in Sipadan, followed by 2 dives in Mabul.
Note: The 4th Mabul dive will depend on local curfew regulations.

Day 4
Sipadan and Mabul Island

2 dives in Sipadan and 1 dive in Mabul.
Note: 24-hour surface interval required before flight.

Day 5
Semporna - Hong Kong

Check-out from the boat at 7:00 AM, then transfer to Semporna.
At 8:30 AM, take a car transfer to Tawau Airport.
Fly back to Hong Kong.

Package Rate NOT Includes

Airport tax, security charges, fuel surcharge, and airfare surcharge (if any).
Entry visa (if required).
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Coverage : scuba diving).
Crew gratuities, gear rentals, Nitrox, and other incidental expenses.
Tourism Tax: RM 10 per room per night (pay on-site).

Remarks

The diver package is valid for certified divers only.
Prices, itinerary, and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
Tickets are non-reroutable, non-endorsable, and non-refundable. Valid only on the flight date shown.
Passengers must ensure they hold a valid visitor or transit visa (if required) and a passport with at least two blank pages and a minimum validity of six months from the start of travel.
Celebes Explorer 9 requires at least 4 passengers to operate.
Due to the increased restrictions on Sipadan permits, only 10 guests per day can dive in Sipadan. The remaining guests will be arranged for diving in Mabul.
Copies of passports and diving certification cards must be provided in advance to secure a Sipadan permit. The physical diving card must be presented upon arrival at Sipadan Island.
Entry to Sipadan Island for diving or visits is subject to approval by Sabah Parks Management, which controls permit issuance. A daily limit of 240 divers/visitors applies.
Important Notice: According to Sabah Parks, Sipadan Island will be closed annually on 01-30Nov for marine life recuperation.
Effective October 1, 2022, divers at Sipadan are limited to a maximum of 2 dives per day and must have at least an Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification or equivalent.

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