Scuba Diving at Kapalai

This unique and new dive destination is built on a sand bar only 15 minutes from Sipadan Island. The sand bar was many years ago the island of Kapalai, but erosion has taken its toll on what was once a truly beautiful island. The village sits on what is known as the Ligitan Reefs, a very extensive stretch bordering the deep and vast Sulawesi Sea.

The underwater scene is completely different compared to Sipadan's. It is a macroworld of great interest featuring rare subjects ranging from dragonets, fire gobies, partner & sleeper gobies, wasp or leaf fish, gurnards, the strange "little dragonfish" or seamoth, the tame crocodile fish, giant frogfish of different colors, eels, rays...just to name a few.

All structures are on erected stilts and guests are able to enjoy the serenity and peace of the unique setting. The unobstructed views during sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. From your balcony, observe the antics of squids or the never-ending raids of the needlefish and halfbeaks into shoals of silversides and anchovies.

April through October is the best time to visit. The rainy season is November to March. The water temperature ranges from 79 to 86 degrees (26C to 30C) year round.

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