Sea Ventures Dive Rig, Sabah, Malaysia

Included in Rate:

• Return land transfer : Tawau Airport / Town - Semporna - Tawau Airport / Town
• Return boat transfer : Semporna Jetty - Seaventures Dive Rig- Semporna Jetty
• Buffet-style full board meals (breakfast/lunch/tea break/dinner) and free flow of drinking water, coffee/tea served all day. Excludes alcoholic and carbonated drinks.
• Air conditioned cabin with en-suite shower for Standard rooms.
• Three (3) daily boat dives between Mabul/Kapalai Island or Sipadan Island. Excludes day of arrival/ departure.
• Please note: Sipadan diving is subject to permit approval and quota availability.
• Unlimited house reef diving with buddy system (time and weather permitted). Applies to diver package only.
• Tanks, weight belt and weights.

Excluded from Rate:

• Flights
• Single occupancy transfers
• Scuba gear/ equipment rental
• Park Fees & Tourism Tax
• Carbonated drinks & alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities 

Junior Divers: Full Diver Rate

50% Discount applies to non-diver children 5-11 when sharing with parent/ guardian. 

Children below the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all time. No childcare provided on board.

NO SOLO diving allowed

Night diving in the house-reef is permissible for certified Night Divers. The night diving must be with a buddy and is subject to sea/weather condition. No diving after 7:00pm and there will be no night boat dives. Night diving in the house-reef is FOC.

For safety reasons, ALL divers MUST use a dive computer. Sharing is not allowed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: NO DIVING FOR ARRIVAL AFTER 1600HRS

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

All confirmed rooms will be ready for check-in after 1400hrs on day of arrival. Check-out time is no later than 1200hrs (12:00noon) on the day of departure. The boat leaves at 1400hrs (2:00pm) sharp. All bills must be settled and rooms cleared by 1200hrs. All departure destination or drop off must be confirmed by check-in date. If not confirmed by check-in date, we will transfer the guests to Semporna only.

SCHEDULED TRANSFERS

Tawau Town (airport transit) to Semporna 7:30am 9:30am NIL

Tawau Airport to Semporna 8:30am 11:00am NIL

Semporna to Tawau Airport or Town 12:00pm 3:00pm NIL

BOAT TRANSFER SCHEDULE TIME

SEMPORNA TO RIG 10:00am 12:30pm NIL

RIG TO SEMPORNA 11:00am 2:00pm NIL

SINGLE TRAVELLER SURCHARGE

Boat and land transfers are based on a minimum of two resort guest passengers, if there is only one resort guest on the scheduled transfer, there will be a single supplement surcharge

Single travellers are required to pay additional MYR100.00 for scheduled land transfer and MYR325.00 for scheduled boat transfer.

UNSCHEDULED LAND AND BOAT TRANSFER

Unscheduled land transfer, will incur a charge of MYR195.00.00 per transfer. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours prior notice to arrange the transfer schedule. Unscheduled boat transfer, will incur a charge of MYR650.00.00 per transfer. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours prior notice to arrange the transfer schedule.

LIABILITY RELEASE

Guest must sign a liability release (waiver) and assumption of risk upon arrival and abide by all dive safety rules.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Please be informed that travel and diving insurance is the responsibility of the guest.

SIPADAN PERMIT

Daily entry permit to dive or visit Sipadan Island will be subject to approval by the Sabah Parks Department, which controls the issuing of the entry permits. A minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights in non-dormitory room diving package is required to be eligible for one (1) day guaranteed Sipadan permit. Priorities of Sipadan Permits are given to Divers. Non Divers are subject to permit availability. A fee is levied by the Sabah Parks Department of Diving Fee: MYR 350.00 per diver (Non Malaysian) / MYR250.00 per diver (Malaysian) & Conservation/Entrance Fee: MYR100.00 per person (Non Malaysian) / MYR50.00 Per Person (Malaysian) for all guests entering Sipadan and is valid for ONE (1) day only. This levy charge is to be paid separately as it is NOT included in any of our packages unless clearly stated. In any event the trip has to be cancelled; the permit paid is NOT refundable or transferable to a later date. The management will not be responsible for such losses rendered to the guests. Seaventures will strive to keep all guests on the same reservation together on all dives to Sipadan, however in the event of large groups or situations beyond our control, guests on the same reservation may be split. Please note that we will forward your names for Sipadan permits as many times a possible. Please inform us if you do not want to be put forward for more than your guaranteed allocation of permits at least 24 hours in advance otherwise you would be charged for the permit acquired. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the restricted Sipadan entry permit quota set by Sabah Parks, guests are required upon booking to submit full name with nationality, gender, passport numbers and contact address for us to proceed with the permit application. Failure to submit information may result in guest(s) being denied entry to Sipadan Island. Once Sipadan permit assigned, it cannot be transferred to another diver or date. If a diver/customer is unable to go to Sipadan on the assigned day, there will be no replacement. ** Start from 01 October 2022 & onwards, Sipadan only allow each diver do have maximum 2 dives a day & minimum require AOW diver or equivalent to dive at Sipadan.

DIVING

Guests must provide valid, relevant and recognized forms of diving certifications to Seaventures to be eligible to dive. Failure to produce proof of certifications will result in forfeited dives. No Exceptions. All diving guests are eligible, with the exception of check in and check out days, for 3 guided boat dives per day at various dive sites, at the discretion of the dive team between Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai Islands. All diving guests are also eligible for unlimited house reef diving, pending appropriate sea conditions. All divers are required to undergo a general dive and house rules briefing and orientation dive on their check-in day or whenever the Dive Manager deems appropriate. SEAVENTURES DIVE RIG has made it mandatory for all divers to dive with a Dive computer. No sharing is allowed. Rentals are available at the Rig. Any diver failing to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by Seaventures and the Dive Guides, will have their dive (s) forfeited without any provision for refunds.  Seaventures will strive to honour all scheduled dives. However, due to any reason whatsoever beyond our control, all dives are subject to take place at the discretion of the Dive Manager. Extra boat dives from those already scheduled within the reservation package will be at a cost and will be subject to Dive Manager’s approval. Dive schedules will change from normal scheduling on the following religious holidays: Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul Adha. These dates vary every year, so please check with local information services. No diving activities provided on arrival day if guest (s) arrive at the Rig on or after 16:00hrs. Due to the provision of unlimited house reef diving and 3 boat dives as per schedule, for safety reasons and according to naval research, the duration of all dives are limited between 45 – 50 minutes inclusive of safety stop and no deeper than 30 meters (40 meters for deep specialty qualified divers only). All unguided dives are at divers’ own risk and responsibility. Guests undergoing courses are required to complete the necessary skills up to the requirements deemed sufficient by PADI standards and in the time frame allocated by their instructor in order for certification. Course fees in any part will not be refunded for incomplete courses. Snorkeling is available at the guests’ own leisure and risk and must coincide with the boating schedules and boat capacity. Divers always have right of way and priority on boats. Snorkelingguides are only provided upon request and subject to charge and availability.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Food served is buffet style and predominantly Asian cuisine with fruits and salads. No ala-carte menu provided. Provisions are made for specific dietary requirements upon booking and advanced notice only and may incur a surcharge. Food brought in by guests that require cooking will be subjected to a surcharge. Drinks brought in by guests will be subjected to a corkage fee

DAMAGES/LIABILITIES

Guests are responsible and liable for all damages rendered to any Seaventures’ property and will be charged accordingly for replacement. Seaventures will not be responsible or liable for guests own property and belongings.