Sipadan Info Request

Hello!
I'm Italian (so sorry for my bad English) and it's the first time I write on
this NG.
I've booked for this August two weeks at Sipadan - Pulau Sipadan Resort.
I have used google and I've found any kind of information about dive sites,
but I didn't find any recent information about this resort, and some italian
divers told me that this resort is not so good,
they prefere the newer ones (like Abdillha or Mabul resort), even if the
Pulau Sipadan resort is on wonderfull drop off..
Thank you in advance for your kind information and assurances.

Bye Bye
Simonetta

In article <c1d2r8$1ft5ej$1@ID-158366.news.uni-berlin.de>,
pavikend@pavikend.191.it (Simonetta) wrote:

> Thank you in advance for your kind information and assurances.

Simonetta......

My views of Sipadan and close Island resorts differ from other
contributors in here but.......

To dive the reefs of Sipadan you dont have to stay on the Island itself.
There are other resorts nearby, there is the Island of Mabul, 10-15
minutes by boat and Kapali is probably the same, not having stayed on any
of the Islands i cant comment on them except to say that they look
ok, where i have stayed and will be staying in 11 days time is
WWW.seaventuresdives.com

My earlier comments will give you some idea of costs, i think they are
very good, $1000 US for transport, 10 nights full board accomodation and 3
boat dives daily and unlimited house reef diving.
Alchohol you have to pay for......

This resort is based on an old "Oil Platform", it may not be everyone's 5*
luxury but it all adds to the excitement and adventure, the food on here
is excellent and the staff are very friendly.

Dave Morgan @ Work :^)

"Simonetta" <pavikend@pavikend.191.it> wrote in message
news:c1d2r8$1ft5ej$1@ID-158366.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Hello!
> I'm Italian (so sorry for my bad English) and it's the first time I write
on
> this NG.
> I've booked for this August two weeks at Sipadan - Pulau Sipadan Resort.
> I have used google and I've found any kind of information about dive
sites,
> but I didn't find any recent information about this resort, and some
italian
> divers told me that this resort is not so good,
> they prefere the newer ones (like Abdillha or Mabul resort), even if the
> Pulau Sipadan resort is on wonderfull drop off..
> Thank you in advance for your kind information and assurances.

It is currently in my plans that I will be staying on Sipadan and Mabul, in
late spring. I shall write a trip report upon my return. At this time, it
is my intention to stay at Borneo Divers' Sipadan Island Resort and the
Water Village at Mabul. Hopefully, when I write it up, it won't be too late
to be of some benefit to you.

> It is currently in my plans that I will be staying on Sipadan and Mabul,
in
> late spring. I shall write a trip report upon my return. At this time,
it
> is my intention to stay at Borneo Divers' Sipadan Island Resort and the
> Water Village at Mabul. Hopefully, when I write it up, it won't be too
late
> to be of some benefit to you.
>
Thank you and enjoy the trip.

Bye Bye
Simonetta

they have one dive there that is a MUST see, and is a world-class dive....that
is the "hanging coral" one. I've dived all over the world and never have seen
anything like it.

Simonetta wrote:

> Hello!
> I'm Italian (so sorry for my bad English) and it's the first time I write on
> this NG.
> I've booked for this August two weeks at Sipadan - Pulau Sipadan Resort.
> I have used google and I've found any kind of information about dive sites,
> but I didn't find any recent information about this resort, and some italian
> divers told me that this resort is not so good,
> they prefere the newer ones (like Abdillha or Mabul resort), even if the
> Pulau Sipadan resort is on wonderfull drop off..
> Thank you in advance for your kind information and assurances.
>
> Bye Bye
> Simonetta

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in message news:<PgC_b.606654$X%5.262949@pd7tw2no>...
> "Simonetta" <pavikend@pavikend.191.it> wrote in message
> news:c1d2r8$1ft5ej$1@ID-158366.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > Hello!
> > I'm Italian (so sorry for my bad English) and it's the first time I write
> on
> > this NG.
> > I've booked for this August two weeks at Sipadan - Pulau Sipadan Resort.
> > I have used google and I've found any kind of information about dive
> sites,
> > but I didn't find any recent information about this resort, and some
> italian
> > divers told me that this resort is not so good,
> > they prefere the newer ones (like Abdillha or Mabul resort), even if the
> > Pulau Sipadan resort is on wonderfull drop off..
> > Thank you in advance for your kind information and assurances.
>
> It is currently in my plans that I will be staying on Sipadan and Mabul, in
> late spring. I shall write a trip report upon my return. At this time, it
> is my intention to stay at Borneo Divers' Sipadan Island Resort and the
> Water Village at Mabul. Hopefully, when I write it up, it won't be too late
> to be of some benefit to you.

Hey chilly bean, I just heard back from my friends tonite and here is
what they had to say in response to your other question that we spoke
about :

"Re: your Sipidan question - you got me there. I would have said hook
her up with the dive shop we used to deal with the most but we heard
not too long ago they closed up as did the other shop we occasionally
dealt with. S'pore has gone through some tough times plus there was a
law change that effected all the dive shops and whether or not they
could legally book travel so I no longer know who to recommend.
However, the more reputable resorts are probably bookable over the
internet as would be airfare. Just have her make sure whatever she
books includes transport from the airport out to the islands. It's
not close! All three of the islands have resorts of varying $$ and
amenities, although I believe none have AC and as you well know, it is
hot! Staying on either of the other islands provides muck diving
(that's what we did and still had 2 dives a day on Sipidan itself) and
I have heard some of the Sipidan resorts will occasionally do the
reverse. If staying on Sipidan we were told be close to the jetty as
it is a haul with gear otherwise. Lastly there is a fairly new
liveaboard there now too. Hope this helps."

"Salty" <babette7401@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e673a058.0402261714.76a38b06@posting.google.c om...
> However, the more reputable resorts are probably bookable over the
> internet as would be airfare. Just have her make sure whatever she
> books includes transport from the airport out to the islands. It's
> not close! All three of the islands have resorts of varying $$ and
> amenities, although I believe none have AC and as you well know, it is
> hot! Staying on either of the other islands provides muck diving
> (that's what we did and still had 2 dives a day on Sipidan itself) and
> I have heard some of the Sipidan resorts will occasionally do the
> reverse. If staying on Sipidan we were told be close to the jetty as
> it is a haul with gear otherwise. Lastly there is a fairly new
> liveaboard there now too. Hope this helps."

Thanks for your efforts and please say thanks to your friends for me too.
:^)

In article <e673a058.0402261714.76a38b06@posting.google.com >,
babette7401@hotmail.com (Salty) wrote:

> although I believe none have AC

The "Rig" we stayed on does.......www.seaventuresdives.com

Take out the "goes diving bit"
Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK :^)

"Dave Morgan" <morgandgoesdiving@cix.co.uk> wrote in message
news:memo.20040227093731.26781D@morgand.compulink. co.uk...
> In article <e673a058.0402261714.76a38b06@posting.google.com >,
> babette7401@hotmail.com (Salty) wrote:
>
> > although I believe none have AC
>
> The "Rig" we stayed on does.......www.seaventuresdives.com
>
> Take out the "goes diving bit"
> Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK :^)

LOL, Geez Dave, do you have a fiscal investment in that rig?

In article <SBM%b.612731$JQ1.601288@pd7tw1no>, slarson@shaw.canada
(chilly) wrote:

> Geez Dave

Nope.......

But when they are so friendly and do me a deal for 10 nights that is
cheaper than 7 days in the Red Sea AND fully inclusive of
food,bed,diving,local transport I'm going to tell anyone that ask's.

I also arrange Red Sea trips to Sharm for dive clubs, i dont charge
anything or get commission.........

Please address all commendations for "Good Guy" award to me personaly.

Have a good day.

Take out the "goes diving bit"
Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK :^)