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Sipadan permits — how far ahead to book?

Traveler · 1h

August trip. Heard 120 daily permits sell out fast.

#Diving #Planning

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RM Rizal M.· Local · 1h

Peak season (Jul–Aug) book 3–6 months via dive resort — permit usually bundled with Mabul/Kapalai stay. 120 daily slots, resort allocates. Shoulder season 4–8 weeks may work. 15+ logged dives recommended. Fly Tawau, not overland.

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MD Mark D.· Traveler · 1h

Package included 4 Sipadan days — turtles and barracuda tornado worth logistics.

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Chloe F.

Chloe F.· Traveler · 1h

Boyfriend booked 4 months out through Mabul resort package.

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Anna L.

Anna L.· Traveler · 1h

Non-diver stayed Mabul — snorkel house reef fine while he dove.

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