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At Scuba Junkie we have high standards that are a given, no matter which SJ location you choose to visit. We have your safety as our top concern at all times. Our group sizes are a maximum of four divers per guide, and your guide will be a certified PADI Divemaster or Instructor. We organize all groups according to diving certification and experience level, so that everyone can get the most out of their dives.

Our care for the environment runs deep through the company, and we take great pride in our conservation work. We have responsible diving guidelines in place, which all our staff are trained to adhere to. We brief and encourage all guests to follow correct protocols and respect the marine environment.

Last but definitely not least – We’ll ensure you have great FUN on all your dives and our friendly crew will always be waiting for you at the end of the day to log your dives. You will arrive as a guest but leave as a member of the Scuba Junkie Family!

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safety

We have a thorough emergency action plan in place, all our dive staff are trained in EFR and CPR and we have both oxygen and AED onsite for our trained staff to use in case of an emergency. Our equipment is well maintained, and serviced regularly, and our dive boats have all safety equipment you may need, including emergency oxygen and first aid kit. We conduct regular rescue simulations and refreshers to keep all staff up to date.

We have thorough Covid-19 safety measures in place to keep you & our staff safe and to ensure that you still have an amazing trip.

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safety procedures

no fly time

We follow PADI's recommendations, of a minimum 18h no fly time. Our dives usually finish at 4pm latest, so the earliest you should book a departure flight is 10am on the day after you finish diving.

No Decompression Limits (NDL)

We do not allow decompression diving. If you have your own dive computer, we ask that you inform your dive guide when you have 10 minutes of NDL’s remaining so that they can start to shallow up and extend the bottom time for your group.

Nearest Hospital 

The nearest hospital is located in Semporna, approximately 1 hour boat ride from our Mabul Beach Resort.

Nearest Recompression Chamber

There is a decompression chamber in the Navy Base between Semporna and Tawau and also one in Kota Kinabalu. Suspected cases will be taken to the hospital in Semporna and once evaluated by the doctor a decision will be made on the next course of action.

insurance

Insurance isn’t mandatory for diving in Sipadan, but we highly recommend it. Contact us to get DAN short term insurance rates

skills refresher

If you have not dived in a while then we offer a FREE skills refresher at the start of your first dive with us before you head off on your first dive, to make sure that you are feeling confident in the water.

dive boats

Our dive boats are 33ft fibreglass speed boats, equipped with twin engines for speed and safety. The maximum capacity is 12 guests and 3 staff members to ensure there is enough space and comfort for everyone. Boats are equipped with the latest safety equipment including life jackets, emergency oxygen, first aid kits and spare dive kits. If you break a mask or fin strap, or chomp through your mouthpiece, we’ve got you covered! We bring water, tea and snacks for all day trips.

Things you may want to bring onboard: a light weight towel or sarong, refillable water bottle, reef safe sunscreen. We recommend using a dry bag to keep your belongings from getting wet! Check out our Know before you go page for more planning tips!

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equipment

We have a combination of our own branded Scuba Junkie BCDs manufactured in Italy as well as Mares Rover & Scubapro T-1 BCDs. Our regulators are Scubapro brand. All of our rental regulators are yoke valves. If you have a DIN regulator, don't worry - we have DIN adaptors available to borrow during your stay.

We have 3mm shorty wetsuits or full-length suits if you prefer a bit more cover. Water temperature rarely drops below 27C! Our masks are standardized one size fits all! Please note that we do not have prescription masks available for rental or retail. Our fins are closed-heel style (no need for booties!) available from size 34-47 (European). We do also have a few children's masks and fins available, though our range is not extensive so please do check prior to arrival.

Our tanks are 12L aluminum, and we do have 15L tanks available for rent should you require. Enriched Air Nitrox is available for dives around the Mabul and Kapalai area. We do not have 15L tanks available for nitrox fills. Dive computers are provided for all students, and available for rent for certified divers.

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