26/11/2021
📍Semporna, Sabah
Location: East coast of Sabah
Population: Around 135,000
Semporna may be a small town by the coast but sleepy it is not, with its reputation as an international diving scene. Blessed with turquoise waters, sandy beach🏝, and some of the most beautiful dive sites🤿 in the world, Semporna is arguably just as breathtaking as The Maldives.
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🏖 Best Time To Visit Semporna
The weather and temperature in Semporna varies little throughout the year.
The region is generally hot☀️ and sunny😎, with the hottest months in Apr, May and Jun. Nov through Jan are usually the island's busiest months.
Despite the hot climate, Semporna also rains🌧 quite a fair bit, so be sure to keep your eyes on the weather forecast and pack accordingly🕶🧢🌂!
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🏖 Getting To Semporna
By Flight ✈️
Most travelers take a flight to Tawau from either Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
Upon arrival at Tawau Airport, Semporna is a bit over an hour's drive away! Travel overland to Semporna by public bus🚌 or airport taxi🚕.
First time travelers are advised to pre-arrange for shuttle service if one has booked for accommodation or diving packages from tour agent.
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By Land 🚌
• From Kota Kinabalu: 8-10 hours
• From Sandakan: 5-6 hours
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🏖 Getting Around
Because of its small size, Semporna town is easily explored on foot🚶♀️.
Boats🛥 generally depart from Semporna Jetty to islands in the region between 8AM - 4PM daily (do be sure to plan your journey accordingly and book your tickets in advance so you don't risk missing the last boat!).
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🏖 Accommodation
Regardless of your budget, there are tons of accommodation options for you in Semporna! From budget-friendly inns to luxurious chalets built on stilts above pristine waters - you'll find something up your alley in this paradise on earth.
Many travelers prefer to base themselves in Semporna Town and plan their daily activities from there, but you can also opt to stay at one of the exclusive private resorts located on more secluded islands in the area.
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🏖 Best Things To Do In Semporna
📌 Snorkeling And Island Hopping
If diving is not for you, you can still discover the beautiful reefs and marine life in Semporna via snorkeling adventures. Simply hop on a speedboat and head over to the island of your choice for a fun-filled day in the waters.
Our favorite snorkeling spots in Semporna include
🤿 Tun Sakaran Marine Park -
🤿 Bohey Dulang Island,
🤿 Mantabuan Island,
🤿 Sibuan Island,
🤿 Mabul Island,
🤿 Kapalai,
🤿 Mataking Island,
🤿 Timba Timba Island and
🤿 Pom Pom Island!
For a hassle-free snorkeling trip, book your island hopping or snorkeling tour on the link below that comes inclusive of transfers, all necessary equipment, a professional guide, lunch, conservation fees, and everything you need for a fun adventure.
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨
⚜️3D2N Semporna Snorkeling Package⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3daYQO0
⚜️4D3N Semporna Snorkeling Package⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3lj9PJZ
⚜️4D3N Semporna Sea Star Resort⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/31d2Xqi.
📌 Diving
Semporna has cemented itself as home to some of the most beautiful diving sites in the world. Swim alongside gentle sea turtles🐢, hammerhead sharks🦈, rays, beautiful corals, and all sorts of fascinating marine life🐟🐠🐡while you're here.
Do note though that one of the most popular islands for diving in Semporna - 🤿 Pulau Sipadan requires divers to apply for dive permits as an effort to conserve the corals. Only 120 dive permits are issued per day - so be sure to make your necessary arrangements to avoid disappointment.
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨
⚜️3D2N Semporna Diving Package⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3IbK6gb
⚜️4D3N Semporna Diving Package⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/31feQMM
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Want to experience diving but don't have a PADI Diving License yet? No worries, you may join the scuba diving packages with guided from the professional Dive Master!
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙪𝙗𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨
⚜️3D2N Semporna Discover Scuba Diving⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3pcJZIQ
⚜️4D3N Semporna Discover Scuba Diving⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3rpLQN8
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📌 Get Your PADI Diving License
It's a waste to head to Semporna without exploring its beautiful dive sites - but if you don't already have a diving license, you can grasp the golden opportunity to get one here!
Book your PADI Open Water Diving Course (for beginners) or Advanced Open Water Course and get ready to explore the underwater beauty with guidance from professional certified instructors.
Our 4-day PADI course packages come inclusive of licensing fee, teaching materials, professional diving equipment, boat fees, lunch, and more.
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚
⚜️4D3N Semporna Open Water Course⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/32PhOIj
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📌 Relax On A Secluded Resort
Make sure you allocate some time in your itinerary to simply relax and unwind on the beach🏝during your trip!
Semporna is great for big underwater adventures, but also perfect for doing nothing, really. If you're willing to splurge a bit, we'd recommend booking a stay at a beautiful secluded resort where you'll get to have lots of sun☀️, sand🏝, and sea🌊 to yourself.
Our favorites are the beautiful Shun Shun Water Bungalow and Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort, a luxury water village built on stilts above turquoise waters!
𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙣 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙬
⚜️3D/4D Shun Shun Water Bungalow⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3d5Z4Gl
𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙞 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩
⚜️3D2N Kapalai Dive Resort⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3d3ZOvB
⚜️4D3N Kapalai Dive Resort⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3oaxpdE
⚜️5D4N Kapalai Dive Resort⚜️
🔗 https://bit.ly/3pejmDk
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📌 Hiking And Nature Activities
Besides fun in the sea, you'll also be spoilt for choice with the variety of nature activities available in Semporna.
Put on your sturdy shoes🥾and hike to the top of the picturesque Bohey Dulang Island or explore the archaeological site at Bukit Tengkorak🌄, also known as Skull Hill.
Another popular hiking trail is the Tawau Hills Park🌄 where you can find many natural deepwater pools and waterfalls that you can take a refreshing dip in.
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📌 Visit The Sea Gypsies
Experience the fascinating culture of the Bajau Laut people - also known as the sea gypsies - who live on stilt huts or long boats on floating villages located in Semporna.
The Bajau people spend most of their time on and below the ocean and are generally expert divers and great fishermen!
We heard that most of them can hold their breath beyond 5 minutes underwater and can plunge to great depths of the sea with just a pair of wooden.
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