Sipadan Water Village 6D5N 10 Dives
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses.
The entire resort is built over water on stilts. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.
Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses. The Bajau Laut, the world’s only tribe of nomadic sea gypsies spends their lives on the water. Over the years, some have entered a transition from sea nomadic to sedentary village life at a former major anchorage site such as Mabul.
The entire resort is built over water on stilts made of Belian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certain points so as to minimise damage to the existing reef. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.
Sipadan Water Village international staff of dive guides and instructors pride themselves on knowing the intricacies of their reefs and willing to share their macro subject secrets with anyone interested. The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the influence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room’s private deck.
The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the influence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room’s private deck.
Itinerary as follow:-
Day 1 - Singapore to Tawau. Arrival at Tawau airport and transfer to a local hotel for one night stay.
Day 2 - Transfer to Semporna Jetty via air con van. Arrival at the semporna jetty you guys will be transfer to Sipadan Water Villages. After check into your room, your diving will activities start. 2 boats dives and unlimited shore dives.
Day 3 - 3 boats dives and unlimited shore dives
Day 4 - 3 boats dives and unlimited shore dives
Day 5 - 2 boats dives and unlimited shore dives Check out from the resort and transfer back to Semporna Jetty and transfer to a local hotel for one night stay.
Day 6 - Check out and transfer to Airport for your connecting flights.
6D5N Package SGD1058
Extra Day SGD232
Contact info@planetscuba.com.sg for more details
