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| Also take a look at: Sipadan | Mabul | Layang Layang | Liveaboard |
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Malaysia liveaboard; The Celebes Sea, Malaysia: An Introduction |
 Diving in Malaysia around the exotic islands of Semporna Marine Park and neighbouring islands in the world-renowned dive region of the Celebes Sea, which includes the famous Sipadan Island, with 7 nights on the Celebes Explorer and up to 4 dives a day on wrecks and with pelagics and unique endemic macro marine life. The flights involved here too are of the highest standard based on our contracts with Malaysia Airlines with 35 kgs weight allowance.
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Accommodation on board the MV Celebes Explorer (liveaboard) |
M/V Celebes Explorer features:-
· 8 Guest Rooms with private ensuite and individually controlled air-conditioning.
· Comfortable Sofa Lounge with TV, Audio System and Mini Bar.
· Scrumptious Buffet Meals.
· Spacious Sun Deck for relaxation.
· Dive Centre with convenience of hot & cold showers and equipment storage.
· Cruising speed of 8 -10 knots.
· Overall length of 29 metres (99 feet).
· Beam of 7.2 metres (24 feet).
· Draft of 2 metres (6.6 feet).
· Onboard water-maker and 2300 gallons (10800 litres) of water storage.
· Dive gear rental available on pre book basis.
 
 
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Stopover hotel en route to Layang Layang, Malaysia |
HANGRI-LA'S TANJUNG ARU RESORT
 Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort sits amidst 25 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens at the edge of the South China Sea in the East Malaysian State of Sabah. Its lush tropical setting is just outside Sabah's sprawling capital of Kota Kinabalu, seated in the surrounding shadow of Southeast Asia's highest mountain, Mount Kinabalu.
Tanjung Aru Resort offers beautifully appointed rooms designed to reflect the laidback and tranquil lifestyle of Sabah. All rooms have private balconies offering panoramic views of the gardens, ocean and outlying islands. The 500 appointed rooms have all been designed using natural timber, bamboo and indigenous fabrics, offering guests a feeling of natural luxury.
 There are a host of amenities and recreational activities at Tanjung Aru Resort to keep guests entertained at all times. Activities include tennis, cycling, golf and most water sports imaginable from the private beach, for the more relaxing activities there is a complete health spa where aromatherapy and massage treatments can be enjoyed from professional staff.
 For dining there are a multitude of restaurants and bars to choose from, Western and Asian food can be enjoyed from the Garden Terrace, Cantonese from Shang Palace, Italian from Peppino's, Sabahan and Seafood cooked to perfection at Pulau Baya or an amazing mix of snacks from the 2 bars. Tanjung Aru Resort is a paradise of luxury amidst a beautiful setting, it is the perfect stopover on route to any of Malaysia's or Indonesia's incredible dive destinations, enhancing a holiday that will truly be unforgettable. |
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Departures for the Malaysia liveaboard |
Please visit the departures page for details on departure dates and prices.
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Prices for the Celebes Explorer, Malaysia Liveaboard |
Price includes:
International and domestic flights, all transfers relevant to the itinerary with meet and assistance at every stage of trip, 1 none at Shangri La bed & Breakfast, return land transfers from Tawau to Semporna, full board Liveaboard with unlimited diving .
Price excludes:
Airport taxes which must be paid in full before departure
Liveaboard includes
All meals and beverages (excluding alcoholic and canned / bottled drinks or juices), diving with tanks and weights but excluding kit hire. Deposits for this trip are £ 450 per person.
From £1525pp. Price details are printed further down this page.
Full charter: 16 people, 16th person goes FREE OF CHARGE
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 On board the MY Celebes Explorer. All meals and beverages (excluding alcoholic and canned / bottled drinks or juices), diving with tanks and weights but excluding kit hire
 International and domestic flights, all transfers relevant to the itinerary with meet and assistance at every stage of trip, 1 none at Shangri La bed & Breakfast, return land transfers from Tawau to Semporna, full board Liveaboard.
 Unlimited liveaboard diving for duration of stay.
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Equatorial with fairly uniform temperatures ranging from 32°C during the day to 22°C at night. Humidity is high (85-95%). Diving conditions are fantastic with warm waters.
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Malaysia Airlines B747 non-stop to Kuala Lumpur
Depart Heathrow/Manchester daily AM / PM
Return
Heathrow/Manchester daily AM / PM
Flight time to Kota Kinabalu approx 15 hours
Economy Class Seat pitch 34 inches
Domestic connections to Layang Layang & Tawau for Sipadan & Mabul after stopover night. |
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A passport is required for entry into Malaysia and Indonesia. It needs to be valid for 6 months beyond your travel dates.
A visa is required for entry into Indonesia and can be acquired upon arrival in Indonesia at a fee. |
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How to Dive the area
For environmental reasons this tiny island has now closed its resorts. This means the best way to dive here is by staying in on one of the nearby resorts at Mabul or Kapalai.
The resorts also boast some excellent macro-diving which is a great complement to the breathtaking big fish action of Sipadan Island.
Diving Season
You can dive all year round. Overall, the best conditions exist from April to December, especially July and August. January to March can see some unsettled weather and a decrease in visibility but the resorts still see plenty of guests at this time as the diving in Sipadan can still be fine.
Reef Essentials
Great for: Large animals, wall diving, drift dives and advanced divers
Not so great for: Wrecks, beginner divers and non-diving activities
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 10 - 30m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be choppy
Water Temperature: 26 - 30°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Number of dive sites: 12
Distance: 12 km (25 minutes) south from Mabul and 10 km (18 minutes) southwest from Kapalai
Access: Sipadan Island diving from Mabul and Kapalai resorts
Recommended length of stay: 5 - 14 days, including Mabul and Kapalai sites
Dive sites - list
Barracuda Point
The Drop Off
Midreef
Staghorn Crest
Whitetip Avenue
Coral Gardens
Hanging Gardens
South Point
Turtle Cavern and more
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