Dive Review of SMART/Mabul Water Bungalows in
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SMART/Mabul Water Bungalows, Sep, 2008, by Michael Igoe, CO, USA ( Sr. Reviewer 9 reports). Report 4497.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	A very good diving and resort experience. Friendly, eager, polite staff. This is definitely a dive/snorkel destination - very little to do on the island for non-divers. The best diving was around the island of Sipadan. There were also good things to see diving and snorkeling around Mabul and Kapalai. A multi-cultural destination, with guests from northern and southern Europe, South America, Asia, and a few from the USA. The current manager (Eva Alcabes) ensured that you had everything you needed or wanted. No hairdryer? Just ask and one appeared in your bungalow. Our dive leader (Christina) excelled at finding little critters, plus she had a fun-loving personality. The boat crew were there to help with whatever you wanted assistance with, and with a smile. They took care of your gear from arrival to departure. The journey from the USA is a long one so be prepared. Our itinerary involved Denver, Los Angeles, Taipei, Kota Kinabalu (worth a vist), Tawau (not worth a visit), a van ride to Semporna, and then finishing with a 40 minute launch trip to Mabul. Once there everything worked like clockwork. All in all an excellent experience.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Southeast Asia, Caribbean.
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, rainy, cloudy	Seas	calm, choppy
Water Temp	82-83°F / 28-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-80 Ft/ 15-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Environmentally strict. Once you displayed your ability as a diver you were able to do your own thing.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of SMART/Mabul Water Bungalows in Malaysia/Borneo

SMART/Mabul Water Bungalows, Sep, 2008,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of SMART/Mabul Water Bungalows in
Malaysia/Borneo