We track 63 dive operators in Sipadan & Semporna. 15 teach certification courses (18 PADI, 8 SSI). 19 run snorkelling trips. 17 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Semporna, with 11. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 63. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uncle Chang Dive Resort | 4.1(14) | none | none | PADI · IANTD | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 63 dive operators in Sipadan & Semporna, with the biggest cluster around Semporna. 15 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (18 centres), followed by SSI (8). IANTD also appear.
17 operators in Sipadan & Semporna offer accommodation alongside diving.
19 of the 63 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Uncle Chang Dive Center is a PADI 5-star certified dive operator based in Semporna, Malaysia. They provide guided dive trips, snorkeling tours, and PADI training courses across various locations including Sipadan and Mabul Island. The operator also offers accommodation options for guests.
Seaventures Dive Rig is a unique resort located on a converted oil rig off Mabul Island. It offers accommodation and diving trips.
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort offers rustic chalets in an all-inclusive dive resort setting on Mabul Island. It provides accommodation, dining, and diving packages.
Scuba Junkie is a dive center located in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia, offering a range of diving services and courses. They are situated at Block B, Lot 36, Semporna Seafront.
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort is an overwater resort with a dive center, offering simple chalets and an open-air restaurant. It is known for its diving opportunities.
SCUBA BUDDY DIVE LODGE is a hotel on Mabul Island that offers diving in Mabul and Sipadan. They provide accommodation and diving services.
Borneo Speedy Dive & Tour Sdn. Bhd. is a dive and tour operator based in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. Their address is Lot 2, Taman Bandar Semporna.
Aloha Mabul Scuba Lodge is a lodging facility on Mabul Island offering diving services. It has a very high rating from customer reviews.
Bigfin Divers is a dive center located in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer diving services and are situated at 91308 Semporna.
TDB Semporna Dive Resort is a dive-centric facility located in Semporna that provides scuba diving, freediving, and mermaid training. The resort offers professionally guided boat dives and snorkeling packages to nearby islands including Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai. It features on-site accommodation with amenities such as air-conditioning and hot showers.
| 2 | Seaventures Dive Rig | 4.7(316) | none | none | PADI · SSI | none |
| 3 | Borneo Divers Mabul Resort | 4.3(264) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Scuba Junkie | 4.6(101) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort | 4.4(1,076) | none | none | PADI · SSI | none |
| 6 | Scuba Buddy Dive Lodge | 4.4(149) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Borneo Speedy Dive & Tour | 4.8(292) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Aloha Mabul Scuba Lodge | 4.8(196) | none | none | PADI · SSI | none |
