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Where to Go Diving in Borneo

There are a few different areas to dive in Borneo such as Sipadan and Lankayan and here we present our top picks. Don't forget to ask us about the wonderful things you can explore on land too as no trip to Borneo would be complete without venturing out on land too.

Where to go in Borneo

Turquoise Ocean, Sipadan
Far East > Malaysia > Borneo > Sipadan

Sipadan
An oceanic island rising 2000ft from the floor of the Celebes Sea. This is a destination near the top of all divers’ bucket lists.
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Bright turquoise water and white sand beach
Far East > Malaysia > Borneo > Lankayan Island

Lankayan Island
Sitting in vast marine protected area, Lankayan Island offers untouched and excellent diving.
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Luxury Hotels in Borneo

Far East > Malaysia > Borneo

Lankayan
Unpopulated apart from just one resort, the Lankayan Island Dive Resort, this is the only option if you want to dive the waters around Lankayan...
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Picture of a Sea Turtle at Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort
Far East > Malaysia > Borneo > Sipadan

Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort
Easy to reach from the east coast of Malaysian Borneo and just a short boat ride away from the world-class diving of Sipadan and Mabul, the Sipadan-Kapalai...
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