Mabul is a small island off the south-eastern coast of Sabah in Malaysia. The island has been a fishing village since 1970s. Then in 1990s, it first became popular to divers due to its proximity to Sipadan island.Located 15 km from Sipadan, this 20-hectare piece of land surfaces 2–3 meters above sea level, consists mostly flat grounds and aerial view is oval-shaped. Surrounding it are sandy beaches, perched on the northwest corner of a larger two square kilometer reef.Mabul island is administered by Semporna, Tawau district. - "Wikipedia"
How to get to Mabul:
To get to Mabul you can get a straight flight to Tawau, Sabah, from there transit to Semporna town. There are many chartered taxi/van from Tawau airport to Semporna. From Semporna you will need to get a boat from "Jeti Awam Semporna" normally the boat will be arrange and inclusive in your stay package in Mabul. Many choices of chalet in Mabul from a guesthouse to 5 star water chalet to suit your need while you're staying in Mabul. One of the famous and affordable chalet in Mabul is. Scubajeff is well known in mabul by providing best and affordable package for those who want a budget stay in Mabul. Their package are inclusive breakfast,lunch,dinner & also snorkeling. Visit their fanpage for more info https://www.facebook.com/
How to get to Mabul:
To get to Mabul you can get a straight flight to Tawau, Sabah, from there transit to Semporna town. There are many chartered taxi/van from Tawau airport to Semporna. From Semporna you will need to get a boat from "Jeti Awam Semporna" normally the boat will be arrange and inclusive in your stay package in Mabul. Many choices of chalet in Mabul from a guesthouse to 5 star water chalet to suit your need while you're staying in Mabul. One of the famous and affordable chalet in Mabul is. Scubajeff is well known in mabul by providing best and affordable package for those who want a budget stay in Mabul. Their package are inclusive breakfast,lunch,dinner & also snorkeling. Visit their fanpage for more info https://www.facebook.com/
Mabul is a great place for snorkeling and one of the best place for diving. Not only it is a good spot for water recreational activity it also have its own specialties which is the culture of living sea gypsies. The sea gypsies or Bajau people are living the seaborne lifestyle. You will enjoying the scenery and the peoples there and not to forget bring some candies and snacks for the Bajau kids. In the mean time enjoy the photos. Explore Malaysia
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Hi there, nice post about Mabul. How much did you paid for your stay at ScubaJeff? What was the package like?
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Hi Cecilia. Thanks for visiting my blog. I was stayed there for 4 days and 3 nights and the cost for the package is around rm450. Go in larger group will be much cheaper.
The package inclusive
- Boat from Semporna to Mabul (return)
- Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
- Snorkeling 2 times. (You can pay extra if you want to snorkel at kapalai island around rm80 - can nego with scuba jeff :)
There are also a diving package at Scuba Jeff if you are a diver.
Hi Zic Ahmad,
Great article about Mabul Island and really great photos. Actually I am Hidayah from Virtual Malaysia and I am interested to publish your article in our website which is www.virtualmalaysia.com .
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