The real cost of diving in Sipadan & Mabul
Borneo's iconic wall dive - Sipadan's permit-limited drop-off, plus Mabul's muck-diving macro life next door. Sipadan itself is day-permit-only; most divers base on Mabul.
Dive centers in Sipadan & Mabul
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Open Water & certification courses| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
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Verified Sep 2026Best value | Open Water Course | ≈ €1,630 Base price |
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Verified Sep 2026Best value
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