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If you're dreaming of diving Sipadan in 2025, there’s one golden rule to remember: you must be a certified Advanced Open Water diver to access this legendary dive site. But don’t worry—whether you’re a total beginner or already planning your next course, Scuba Junkie offers the perfect training paths to help you dive Sipadan safely and confidently.
Located off Borneo’s coast, Sipadan is one of the most iconic dive sites in the world—home to massive schools of jackfish, turtles galore, white-tip reef sharks, and stunning vertical walls covered in coral.
With limited daily permits and strict protection rules, diving here is a rare and privileged experience. It’s the kind of place divers dream about—and with the right guidance, you can make it happen in 2025.
This is the ultimate path for those who start from zero but want to end their trip diving one of the best sites in the world. You’ll begin with the Open Water course, followed by the Advanced Open Water course, then finish with your first dives as a fully certified Advanced diver at Sipadan—a true celebration dive!
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🎉 Many divers describe their first Sipadan dives as the perfect way to celebrate completing their certifications!
If you’re already a certified Open Water diver, you’re just one step away from diving Sipadan. Scuba Junkie’s Advanced Open Water + Sipadan dive package lets you complete the course with our experienced instructors, then head straight into the deep blue of Sipadan.
🔹 The AOW course:
🌊 While Sipadan can have currents, our team ensures the experience is safe and smooth for divers with little experience. You’ll always be guided in small groups by professionals who know the site inside out.
While diving at Sipadan is restricted to Advanced divers, snorkelers are welcome too, and the experience is spectacular. Shallow reefs teeming with life make this a must-do, even for non-divers. You may spot:
🦺 Please note that life jackets are mandatory for snorkelers and freediving is not allowed under Sabah Parks regulations.
🌊 Whether you're starting from zero or upgrading your skills, we'll help you reach Sipadan confidently, safely—and smiling.
Booking your journey now means securing your spot and starting your path toward one of the most incredible diving experiences on Earth.
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Have questions? Our team is just an email away at sipadan@scubajunkie.com.
