QUOTE(EvanSoon @ Feb 20 2020, 11:15 AM)
Gone were the days I paid 1850 for 6d5n unlimited offers to dive Sipadan (after kidnapping cases so no china tourist).
i thought now also should be no China touristsLYN Scuba Divers Club v8.0, Feed the addiction
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Feb 20 2020, 11:24 AM
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Feb 20 2020, 02:44 PM
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im also thinking of Semporna.. prices looking good - 3 days diving inc Sipadan 1050
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Feb 20 2020, 05:49 PM
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going with wife lo.. summore anniversary trip.. accomodation kena ada abit standard otherwise GG...
decided with SJ since overall package still better than Seaventure and other resorts.. Borneo divers, SMART and Mabul water bungalow prices are lagi crazy.. haha.. btw, any way to walk in to other lodges to makan dinner arr? say if i buy seafood ask them to cook. cos SJ Mabul Beach Resort dun serve seafood. 7 days of chicken also sien lo.. |
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Feb 20 2020, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(XtraSpicy @ Feb 19 2020, 03:48 PM) ooo 2 days sipadan dive, no wonder so expensive, haha. i also wish to know who can be cheaper, fun, but as well safe. Probably if really want cheap can consider Uncle Chang, but I saw from FB their place got burnt down. Wanted to check out Uncle Chang as heard many good reviews, unfortunately they got into a stroke of bad luck this time..*Edit, just had a look at their website quotation: Ok, suggestion to bring cost down if you really want 2 days at Sipadan with Scuba Junkie. Choose to arrive day before trip to Mabul and stay in semporna, cheap lodge will do, last time their lodge cost maybe rm20-30 a night, then last day after dive also leave mabul right after diving and stay at Semporna, you will be able to save maybe RM500-600 in this manner. If your exploring others and also found another operator with similar deals and can do 2 days Sipadan, may you also PM me? Im interested to go end of this year. I have been to Sipadan twice, once in end Nov, once in beginning May. While May is supposed to be the better season, I enjoyed my Sipadan in end Nov more. Although this is only based on 2 times. I wish someone with more experience can advice when is generally the better period. Maybe Ukiya? scuba junkie is one of the reliable dive operator in Mabul, im sure there are others. Will be staying overnight at Semporna on day of arrival, next day 8am boat to mabul. SJ abit strict on safety, insist must do refresher cos my last dive more than 1 year ago... refresher's included in so no additional charges. |
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QUOTE(raist86 @ Feb 20 2020, 05:52 PM) Wanted to check out Uncle Chang as heard many good reviews, unfortunately they got into a stroke of bad luck this time.. Bro if that is the case you only need 6D5N right.. or 5D4N if the last day you are ok to leave mabul at 4pm then check into Semporna for a night. Your trip so expensive also because its 2 days Sipadan trip. If only 1 day can be even cheaper..Will be staying overnight at Semporna on day of arrival, next day 8am boat to mabul. SJ abit strict on safety, insist must do refresher cos my last dive more than 1 year ago... refresher's included in so no additional charges. I have not stayed in Semporna (the 2 times I there also in Mabul), based on the infomation some forummer share, it seems if you can consider staying in Semporna, it can be much cheaper. Thanks. |
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Feb 21 2020, 08:59 AM
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Feb 21 2020, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(unitron @ Feb 21 2020, 11:12 AM) Mersing dependent on tides. Sometimes the schedule 5:00am but tide not enough then they wait and wait.I also heard cases where they leave earlier than scheduled. I haven't missed my ferry before but the ferry I was in did leave earlier than scheduled before. |
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Feb 21 2020, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(EvanSoon @ Feb 21 2020, 11:54 AM) Mersing dependent on tides. Sometimes the schedule 5:00am but tide not enough then they wait and wait. waaahhh... ok, so far no issue for me... yetI also heard cases where they leave earlier than scheduled. I haven't missed my ferry before but the ferry I was in did leave earlier than scheduled before. Which ferry u used ? Bluewater or Cataferry ? |
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Feb 21 2020, 02:58 PM
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Feb 23 2020, 09:08 AM
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Feb 23 2020, 11:33 PM
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Quit diving and selling my dive comp.
Do not hesitate to visit below link. https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4910452 |
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Feb 24 2020, 10:05 AM
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Anyone dove Belitung before? Just bought a very cheap ticket in July.
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Feb 24 2020, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(julchin_09 @ Feb 19 2020, 03:33 PM) I'm not familiar with Redand but usually on the East side of peninsular people go Perhentian, Kapas, Tenggol, Redang and Tioman. So just thought i'd ask. went to Payar in the end.Whats special about Selakan is the biodiversity at the homestay even if you snorkle. And for macros the ones i've seen people take are nudibranches. Yalar last time return I could get RM270 to Tawau, now can't find. Then add homestay package about 1k plus depending on the number of dives. Which company did you look at for Selakan? Vis was good. couldnt find the resident seahorse ;( |
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