Pulau Mabul is an oval-shaped island off the southeastern coast of Sabah. It sits in the sea on a 2 square kilometer base of coral reef. Although Pulau Mabul initially gained popularity due to its proximity to Pulau Sipadan, it has since held its own as the destination with one of the richest concentration of marine life in the world. It is considered the best place in the world for muck diving.

Getting there

You should use Semporna as your gateway to Pulau Mabul. From Semporna, get in touch with the tour operators at the Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre which is located on stilts over the water at Jalan Kastam.

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