Where is Semporna Diving Holy Land?

If you want to go diving in Semporna, you must first know where the local diving spot is. In fact, there are many famous diving spots in Semporna, and there are also many. You can choose a suitable diving spot according to your own budget. Here are some good diving spots to recommend to you.

Semporna Diving Point Semporna's diving points are scattered around various islands, the most famous of which is Sipadan, but besides Sipadan, there are very suitable diving environments around islands such as Madajing, Mabu Island and Kapalai. These three islands are called "macro paradise" for divers' photography.

1, motor driving point

Madajing Island is surrounded by shallow reefs, colorful coral gardens, dazzling fish and even turtles. The creatures you can often see are: the diced sea horse, octopus, sea slug, mandarin fish, flame cuttlefish, razor fish, colorful eel and all kinds of fish.

2, "ma bu" or horse stance just look island dive point

The coral reefs around Mabu Island are famous for their rich biodiversity. There are many marine species here: green turtles and hawksbill turtles, sea slugs, crocodile fish, octopus, squid, mandarin fish, mantis, fire squid, blue-ringed octopus, lobster, garden eels and other species. One of the best diving spots is the Lobster Wall.

3. A place with the ability to dive

Kapalai is not a real island. It stands on the coral reef, but this does not affect its magnificent underwater landscape at all. It's only a stone's throw from Mabu Island to Sipadan.

It only takes 20 minutes. Siniperca Valley, Kapalai Pier and Gnad Point are the three most popular diving spots in Kapalai.

4. Sipadan Diving Point

Sipadan is the only ocean island in Malaysia. This is an extinct volcano thousands of years ago. After coral growth and accumulation, the total height from the seabed is about 600 meters (2000 feet). The descent from 3m to 600m can be felt in Sipadan. This tropical island located on the southeast coast of Sabah is famous for its amazing underwater scenery and a large number of marine species.

Sipadan is not only the best diving destination in Malaysia, but also one of the best diving destinations in the world.

In order to protect the development of resources, the quota of Sipadan is controlled at around 160 per day. Friends who need to experience this underwater wonder world need to apply in advance and must hold OW certificate or above to go. For safety reasons, in principle, friends who have just finished the OW test are not recommended to go diving in Sipadan.

How long is the validity of PADI diving card? PADI diver's certificates, such as OW certificate (open water diver's certificate), AOW certificate (open water diver's certificate), EFR certificate (emergency first response certificate) and RED certificate, are all valid for a long time, but if you don't dive for more than one year and need to go into the water again, you need to review OW scuba skills, because if you don't dive for a long time, you will forget your scuba skills, which has great hidden dangers to your own safety.

Research on diving safety knowledge 1, don't drink alcohol within 8 hours before diving, alcohol will increase the possibility of diving sickness.

2. During taking medicine, consult a doctor before diving. Some drugs may affect your metabolism, and you may need to change the dosage. )

3. Textual research must obey the coach's command.

4. Don't fly or go above 300 meters above sea level within 24 hours after diving.

What can I do after taking the diving certificate? From the above safety knowledge, we know that we can't fly for 24 hours after diving, so how should we spend the day? Of course, go to the town to find food, or take a day trip to the island.

1, food route

If you are investigating in an outlying island, you must treat yourself when you return to the city. Bian Xiao has prepared a food map here to take you to taste the food in Semporna.

2. One-day trip to the island

Although the courses for several days are all near the island, there can be no scenery in Semporna. There are three routes for the day tour in Semporno: Madajing route, Mabu Island route and Ocean Park route.

If you have learned diving in Madajing, you can sign up for the Ocean Park route on that day's trip and stand in a perfect angle to overlook the island scenery of Semporna.

If you have learned diving in "Ma Bu Island", you can choose the route to Motor Well.

In short, each route has its own characteristics, and it is right to stagger with the place where you learn to dive! Signing up for a small group experience is better!