Dive Review of Borneo Divers/Borneo Divers Resort in
Malaysia/Mabul Island

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Borneo Divers/Borneo Divers Resort, Aug, 2005, by Dale Finch, NC, USA . Report 2770.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	We had the advantage of seeing the Resort's DVD before going, so knew that divers suited up at the Dive Shop and then went on board the boats. At low tide there can be a substantial walk out to the end of the dock because there is no channel into the Resort. However, it does preserve some muck life worth snorkeling. Borneo Divers arranged all of our land excursions and accomodations as well as the diving. They always met us promptly at the airports, took us to our hotels, and coordinated tours by additional touring companies. When unexpected weather altered our access to some sites, they seamlessly rearranged our itenerary and we were very happy with their alternatives. Be sure to visit the Orang Utan Sanctuary and stay at the beautifully landscaped Sepilok Nature Resort, they have an extensive orchid garden.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	New Guinea, Australia, Solomon Islands, Bali, St. Lucia, Bonaire, Cayman Brac, St. Martin, Bahamas, Jamaica, Belize, Honduras
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, rainy	Seas	calm, choppy
Water Temp	84-86°F / 29-30°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	75-100 Ft/ 23-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Some time restrictions of 45 to 50 minutes for the am dives (but not strictly enforced)due to the travel time to Sipidan Island.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	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		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	The boat captain will house your cameras on life jackets for the extended boat ride to Sipidan, but there is no dunk tank on board. Consistant help was available entering and exiting the water. The dive shop does have a dedicated dunk tank for cameras. Although they have computers available for email, there is no free image download.

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Dive Review of Borneo Divers/Borneo Divers Resort in Malaysia/Mabul Island

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Dive Review of Borneo Divers/Borneo Divers Resort in
Malaysia/Mabul Island