Dive Review of
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort in
Malaysia/Borneo

Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Micronesia, Philippines, New Mexico,
Alaska, Nevada, California

Dive Conditions

Depth limits, stay with Divemaster  

Camera rinse tanks at dive op  

Overall Rating

Terrific place to see mandarinfish, turtles, blue-ringed octopus,
flamboyant cuttlefish, frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish.

Our package included 3 dives and three buffet meals per day with  lodging
in roomy beachfront duplex cabina with king-size bed, AC, hot showers.
Twilight dives extra. Resort amenities: free wireless, swimming pool, bar,
ice cream stand, gift shop, critter reference books.  Dive op provided
large showers, cabinet storage, equipment repair. Dives well-organized with
sites, times and divers clearly indicated.  Dive staff helpful with
equipment transfers, dive orientation. Divemasters knowledgeable about
critters; accommodating to  divers' requests and concerns. 5-30 min. boat
rides with snacks, water. Buffet meals mostly Asian and local specialities.
Bottled water provided.

Airport transfers on time and efficient. Resort staff helpful but not
obsequious.  Our cabin and public areas very clean, nicely furnished and
well-kept.

Clientele includes Aussies, Europeans, Hong Kongese, locals; families as
well as singles.  My dive buddy and I were the only Americans. Socialising
easy and fun, particularly on Poolside Buffet night with live music by
divemaster band. English universally used.

Bring adaptor/convertor for 220 V. and Asian three-prong outlet.  Pack as
lightly as possible since local airlines charge extra for baggage over 30
pounds.  Resort isolated, self-contained.  Schedule free time in city of
Kota Kinabalu, eco-touring in Sanakan or with orangutans for complete
Borneo experience. 

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