The Drop Off is in many ways the signature dive of Sipadan Island. When Sipadan had resorts stationed on it, this site was a mere stroll off the beach where a 600 metre drop would welcome you to the underwater world. The diving site is widely regarded as the best beach dive in the world. The photographs of Pulau Sipadan always include schools of fish jacks / trevallies or barracudas circling above the diver and you may think that this is purely for the benefit of the promotional literature. However within five minutes of entering the water you are likely to see several hundred jacks circling overhead and a squadron of bumpheaded parrotfish charging around. These can prove a serious distraction from the ubiquitous whitetip sharks, grey reef sharks and green turtlesOpens in a new window. The wall itself has a wide variety of coral and sponges and although there is an astonishing line-up of large fish around, you will find the Drop-Off to also be a great night diving spot as every nook and cranny in the walls is worth investigating for crabs, shrimp and various other nocturnal sub-aquatic wonders.
Unit Settings
| Terrain and Features: | Drop Off, Wall |
|---|---|
| Entry Type: | Boat |
| Max Depth: | 40m |
| Visibility Range: | 10m - 30m |
| Experience Level: | Experienced |
| Best Gas: | 21% - 28% O2 |
Unit Settings
Unit Settings
Although we currently lack information on specific hazards at this location, their absence cannot be assumed. Your knowledge and experience with this dive site could greatly enhance our page – we invite you to share your insights.
