Kapalai Island in Sabah, Malaysia is actually a large sandbar with a scenic resort built on stilts over the shallow crystal waters of the lagoon. It lies about 15 minutes by speedboat from the renowned Sipadan Island.
Kapalai island – The mere name conjures the image of crystal clear waters and a floating paradise like no other. 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 an island but a thin strip of sand which rises above the water at low tide
Diving around Kapalai is exceedingly easy and shallow but quite spectacular: the sandy bottom and the spare coral heads host an amazing array of small, often yet-to-be classified, shamelessly colorful subjects, making the diving here an unforgettable experience. Kapalai lies about 15 minutes by speedboat from the renowned Sipadan Island.
Kapali Island Resort is a scenic resort built on stilts over the shallow crystal waters of the lagoon with no land sight. Resort facilities include dive centre which provides diving, snorkelling and kayaking gears, and equipment for rental, souvenir shop, game room and internet access.
All 40 wooden chalets offering twin and triple sharing accommodation are attached with a cleverly thought-out balcony which offers the total sought out privacy by the lovers of sunbathing and sun tanning. Chalets are equipped with bathrooms with shower and bathtub, basic toiletries, coffee and tea making facilities and 220 volts electrical points.
From the windows of the elegant and spacious rooms, one can spend endless hours looking at the sea as if it has a life of its own just dancing to its never ending tune just a couple of feet below.
Sipadan is indeed the best experiences you can have when scuba diving in Malaysia. Sipadan Islands is about 10-15 minute boat ride from Kapalai
You don’t automatically get a permit of you stay at the Kapali Island Resort.
Kapalai Island Resort guarantees one day diving to Sipadan Island if you stay a minimum of a 5 Days and 4 Nights.
