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Kapalai island – The mere name conjures the image of crystal
clear waters and a floating paradise like no other. A
45-minute trip from Semporna by speedboat, Kapalai island is
one of the many beautiful diving havens in this part of the
world. However, Kapalai is truly unique because it is not
quite an ‘island’. |
A few minutes by boat from the islands of
Sipadan
and Mabul but a full world away from it lays the
exhilarating Kapalai Island, sitting on its sturdy stilts on
the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs.
The 40 chalets are built on high wooden stilts in the middle
of the ocean. Visitors can enjoy the sights of marine life
in action as they stroll along the boardwalk, a sturdy
construction that connects the various sections of the
floating resort. The resort has 40 chalets, equipped with
basic amenities, including tea and coffee making facilities.
You will never have to gripe about having a less than
desirable view: you have a breathtaking view of the Celebes
Sea no matter where you turn! The restaurant is a wooden
deck, where diners can eat indoors or al fresco. There’s
even a viewing area in the middle of the restaurant which
allows you to see the myriad of marine life passing below. |
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Dive spots are extremely close and can be reached in just a
few minutes by speedboat and some of them, actually, just by
swimming from the dive center pier. For those who are ready
to venture more and aside from the tiny marvels of the macro
life of Kapalai can, in just a few minutes, dive in
Sipadan
(where big fish and turtles abound) or in
Mabul (where silky
and muddy bottoms offer different and equally pleasant
experience and opportunities to the lovers of "muck
diving").
With a combination of sun and water in a unique and serene
setting island, Kapalai is an ideal destination for diver
and non diver alike seeking a great holiday experience!
Transport to the island
from Tawau Airport usually included in the
various travel packages offered by tour operators.
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