Top Scuba Dive Shops in Sabah

Go Aquatic is a fully licensed and insured Malaysian Tour Operator and PADI 5 Star Dive Centre.

Our location is at G30, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Go Aquatic was founded on October 2016 by a group of passionate scuba divers. We grew up to become popular PADI dive center in Kota Kinabalu since then. 

We offer a wide range of diving, snorkeling and island adventures and we aim to share our passion for scuba diving with you.

We welcome customized tours such as free travel in Kota Kinabalu, hotel reservations, tour reservations, charter services, fishing, airport pickup, golf reservations, and more. For inquiries, please contact KakaoTalk ID -newkkholiday-

The crystalline waters of Borneo conceal magnificent coral reefs, home to an incredible variety of colourful aquatic plants and animals that have made it one of the most unique dive meccas in the world. Gayana's PADI Certified Dive Centre allows divers of all skill levels to experience these underwater marvels, such as sea turtles, clownfish, coral fish, whale sharks, and many more vibrant species of marine life. 

The heart of the resort is the Marine Ecology Research Centre where we focus our efforts in the conservation and propagation of the 7 Giant Clam species found in our waters. As Gayana Dive Centre is a part of the resort, all proceeds from the dive centre go toward the efforts at MERC. PADI Certified Gayana Dive Centre is Saving the Baby Giants one Dive at a time!

Get ready to be pampered in between dives as the 5 Star resort takes care of the little details for your dive adventure with us. The island's privacy also guarantees that guests will have an exclusive and uncluttered diving experience, as most of the area is closed to the general public.

About Sea Tango:  “Life is about finding the sweet spots. Sometimes, a new angle is all it takes. ” 

Agents of fun & frolic in the aquatic, Sea Tango originates from a deeply rooted passion for the ocean and inspired by the trifecta of Sun, Sand and Sea. We are based in the big blues of North Borneo, the best place to breeze right into mind-boggling Diversity. Sea Tango offers a platform for incredible journeys out at Sea for every type of Traveler. We offer a full range of PADI diver training programs, from Beginner to Pro. But fun doesn’t end there─ Go deep sea Fishing, Diving, Snorkeling, Island Hopping, Host a Party on our Sun-Deck or Join us on an evening cruise towards the Sunset─  

Our spacious modern cruising Catamarans together with our Crew of diverse experts will take your thirst for adventure into wild oceanic whimsy, where beauty is realer than real. So go ahead and give yourself the gift of Exploration.  Enrich your life and widen your understanding of the Earth, because… Why Not? Allow us to guide you through all the splendors that sparkle beyond the shore, a world seen from a whole new angle; Deep down below, Above the waters and Along the coast. Life is full of sweet-spots, sometimes you’ve just got to brave the waves to find out. It’s a big world out there… Gear up, cool down… Let’s get real, Let’s get wet!

Divers Armada Borneo Sdn Bhd

Located in Semporna ,Sabah, Malaysia.

Borneo Unlimited was set up by Chinese investment in the diving center, located in the tropical town of Semporna state. Mabul, Sipadan, Kapalai, Sibuan, Mantabuan, Timba-Timba , these all island were very close. Borneo Unlimited also offer Chinese teaching and also English teaching in all Padi courses. The quality of teaching is very strict. The dive center , got 4-5 senior Chinese coaches have taught all year round, ready to provide professional diving courses. At the same time, can also provide Sipadan diving services, arranged according to your diving holiday needs.

We are a small private dive resort in a stunning secluded location. Dive and stay with us in our tranquil hideaway and discover the beauty of borneo both above and below the water.

TRACC

The Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC) is a marine conservation organization based in the Celebes Sea, dedicated to protecting sea turtles and restoring coral reefs destroyed by the local fish bombing practices of Malaysia.

TRACC CURRENT PROJECTS

TRACC develops and executes numerous projects involved with marine conservation, notably that of coral reef restoration. TRACC has planted over 75000 coral fragments over a course of 6 years, drastically improving the destroyed reefs of Pom Pom Island, employing numerous methods along the way. TRACC works together with volunteers from all over the world to turn these projects into a reality. TRACC has a number of other projects ranging from invertebrates all the way to marine reptiles and megafaunas. Community development and resilience programs have been established on nearby islands to create marine aware communities. As the current state in Borneo nears critical and pivotal years, the work being conducted needs environmentally aware individuals with a genuine love and passion for the world’s oceans. Let us, as a society of people who love, depend and rely on the oceans come together for the protection and conservation of the world beneath the waves.

POM POM ISLAND

Pom Pom is surrounded by a fringing coral reef with minimal lagoon development.

As well as a sloping reef on Pom Pom, we also have deep, vertical walls starting at 27-30 metres depth, located on the Northern Tip, Eastern Plateau, and Lobster Wall dive sites. Depending on the tide, the current at these locations can be strong, offering excellent drift dives with many sea fans and pelagic fish. 

Although much of the island has been extensively bombed and reduced to rubble, we do still have patches of natural reef. As well as walls and a sloping reef we have a small wreck, and many artificial reef structures around Pom Pom, which make for great diving, as many different fish and invertebrates gather around these sites.

The water varies from 25 to 29 degrees C, with generally good visibility, averaging on around 20 meters.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS

TRACC is not a resort, we are a conservation centre, looking for passionate like-minded people who aren't afraid of a bit of hard work in order to make a difference. Our staff is here to help, teach and guide you, but we want volunteers who will be independent, show initiative, and are self-motivated. 

We are looking for positive people who not only want to learn but want to actively help us restore our reefs and improve our camp. 

We hope you are willing to temporarily make some sacrifices and go without certain creature comforts, in order to be a valuable part of a team working towards a common goal.

It is also important to come to TRACC with an open mind and be willing to learn about ways you can reduce your environmental impacts in your everyday life, and hopefully spread the message to friends and family.

Most of all we ask that you behave in a respectful manner towards, not only the local people and their culture but also your fellow volunteers and TRACC staff. We like to see ourselves as a little community, and we would like our community to be happy, peaceful, productive, and strong because we need to be in order to create change.

Scuba Gen Dive Center (S-27408) is a Padi dive center owned by Scuba Gen Seasport Sdn Bhd (KPK/LN:9975), located at Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. We provide a wide range of Padi scuba diving courses from beginner to professional.

SCUBA JUNKIE is a Multi Award Winning 5 Star PADI IDC Licensed Dive Operator.

Scuba Junkie provides daily dive and snorkel trips to over 15 islands in the Kota Kinabalu (KK) area including the world famous KK Marine Park (Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park) which features 5 amazing islands including Gaya Island and Sapi Island. We also do all PADI Dive Courses from Discover Scuba Diver up to Instructor!

Borneo Divers Mabul is a 5* PADI IDC center, offering direct access to the nutrient-rich waters of the world's "muck diving Mecca".

Named by sportdiver.com as one of the Top 50 Best Dive Sites in the World, Mabul offers extended bottom times as site are mostly shallow, and mild currents which allow for easy drift dives. The sandy bottom also allows for a less “mucky” experience that is easier to dive compared with other macro sites. Sipadan Island is a fully protected conservation zone and Borneo Divers fully supports the conservation effort. 

Established in 1983, Borneo Divers is proud to still be the leading professional dive operation in Sabah, Malaysia. With operations on both the east and west coasts. Borneo Divers really does have the best of both worlds. The team of PADI professionals range from Divemasters to Course Directors (the highest accolade available within PADI). 

Borneo Speedy Dive was founded in 2009. 

We are located in Semporna which is home to some of the best scuba diving in the World. We are classified as a 5 STAR Instructor Development Center (IDC) by PADI (S-21933). 

We have variety of day trips island hopping and our own accommodation, Wave View Hotel.

The surrounding crystal clear turquoise Ocean of Mataking offers a chance for sensational underwater exploration.  Gear up and explore 30+ dive sites around the isle; including the nearby Pandanan, Timba-Timba, Bohayan, Kalapuan, Baturua, and Mantabuan islands, as well as Tun Sakaran Marina Park of Bohey Dulang. 

Various sea animals, vibrant reefs, and gorgeous fishes enriched the rugger natural marine life beneath Mataking's surrounding Ocean. Prepare to encounter some rarity; from charming species of shrimps, pygmy seahorses, enormous barracuda, and ribbon eel to Orang Utan's crab which can be occasionally, sported lurking calmly around the depth. 

Our diving instructors are certified OWSI (Open-Water Scuba instructor) by PADI and qualified to host you with several fascinating activities, from discover scuba diving for 2 hours to engaging PADI certified programs like Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Wreck Diver and the PADI Divemaster program. 

They are fluent in Malay, Chinese and English as well, so don't hesitate to bring a non-English speaker and enjoy the immediate underwater scenery around Mataking!

We are licensed PADI 5 Star Dive Resort (S-36482), and abide by PADI Standards and Procedures

If you have never tried Scuba Diving before, you can start by trying a Discover Scuba Dive, where you can enjoy your first underwater diving experience with a qualified PADI Dive Instructor

You can become a SCUBA DIVER in 2 or 3 days, or if you prefer you can become an OPEN WATER DIVER in 4 to 5 days

Borneo Divers Mabul Resort offering direct access to the nutrient-rich waters of the world's "muck diving Mecca".

Named by sportdiver.com as one of the Top 50 Best Dive Sites in the World, Mabul offers extended bottom times as site are mostly shallow, and mild currents which allow for easy drift dives. The sandy bottom also allows for a less “mucky” experience that is easier to dive compared with other macro sites. Sipadan Island is a fully protected conservation zone and Borneo Divers fully supports the conservation effort. 

Established in 1983, Borneo Divers is proud to still be the leading professional dive operation in Sabah, Malaysia. With operations on both the east and west coasts. Borneo Divers really does have the best of both worlds. The team of PADI professionals range from Divemasters to Course Directors (the highest accolade available within PADI). 

Scuba Junkie provides daily dive trips to more than 25 islands in the Celebes Sea. Whether you want macro diving at Mabul and Kapalai or wish to dive with sharks and turtles at Sipadan Island (frequently voted in the top 10 dives sites in the world) Scuba Junkie will take you there.

The triangle between Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines is one of the most bio-diverse marine habitats in the world. Strong ocean currents, deep sea trenches and sea mounts, combined with active volcanic islands have created a complex oceanographic environment that is paradise for divers. The beauty of this region lies in its diversity. The dive spots and marine life vary from island to island and we recommend every visitor dive at least a few of them in order to fully appreciate what this area has to offer, from swirling barracuda to juvenile frogfish. Based in Semporna, Scuba Junkie is the only dive operation to visit more than 25 islands here on a daily basis.

Solaris Tawau Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd is a Tour operator specialising in inbound tours at Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. We are also an authorised and renewed PADI Dive Centre. We offer a wide range of tour packages options to different Islands for Day Trips Island Hopping, snorkeling, and diving to explore the uniqueness of the underwater marine life. The packages are arranged to give you an insight into the scenic beauties of the islands, white sandy beaches, and the underwater realm.

As a PADI Dive Centre we offer a full range of PADI Diving Courses from PADI Discover Scuba Diving to PADI Divemaster courses. 

Our team will serve in a mannerly, friendly, informative, and personalised in any tour that you book. We are prompt in our replies to your queries and be one of the best and more efficient tour operators in Sabah, Malaysia. Thus, we are trying our best to fulfill the tourist needs and would be our pleasure to assist you in planning your vacation to our beautiful island. 

For further information, please feel free to keep in touch with us and we are happy to provide you with the information you required. 

Experience the wonderful trips with us and enjoy our hospitality as well.

Thank You and Happy Holiday 

We provide diving activities and diving courses from Open Water To Divemaster level

Formely known as Sipadan.com, Sipadan Borneo is a PADI Dive Resort located on the paradise Mabul island – a short boat ride to Sipadan and Kapalai. It also acts as a gateway operator to ‘luxury-class’ travel destinations to Mabul, Kapalai, Sipadan and Maliau Basin (The Lost World of Sabah) since 2008. Our experienced instructors and divemasters will show you these Borneo underwater and exotic paradise.

Sipadan Borneo operates from ‘The Main Office’ located at the Dragon Inn Floating Resort, in the town of Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia and ‘The Resort Office’ on the Mabul Island itself. Please come and visit us for a perfect diving/snorkeling holiday or maybe just for a honeymoon/sight-seeing/leisure trip. Get ready to dive at Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan.

You can take a full range of PADI programs with us at Mabul Island and as a diver, you are weightless and can move in all directions. You approach the freedom of a bird as you move in three dimensions in a fluid environment. Diving weightless in clear water in a forest of underwater plants with sunlight streaming down is only one of many unforgettable experiences awaiting you.

When you learn to scuba dive or come with us on leisure dives, safety and fun is always our top priority.

We take seriously the responsibility of your life and well being as our student or leisure diver. At the same time, we want you to have a great experience when you choose to dive with us.

Before any of our Instructors get the opportunity to teach you to scuba dive, or before any of our Divemasters get the opportunity to lead you on a leisure dive, we first of all have to feel comfortable in allowing our Instructors and Divemasters take care of our loved ones. That means, if we don’t trust our Instructors and Divemasters with our loved ones, they will not be qualified to teach or lead you.