This unique dive resort is built on a sand bar only 15 minutes from its more famous neighbour, Sipadan Island. The sand bar was many years ago the island of Kapalai, but erosion has taken its toll on what was once a truly beautiful island. The village sits on what is known as the Ligitan Reefs, a very extensive stretch bordering the deep and vast Sulawesi Sea.

The underwater scene is completely different from Sipadan?s. It is a macroworld of significant interest featuring rare subjects ranging from dragonets, fire gobies, partner & sleeper gobies, wasp or leaf fish, gurnards, the strange "little dragonfish" or seamoth, the tame crocodile fish, giant frogfish of different colors, eels, rays?just to name a few.

The resort is constructed on erected stilts over the water and guests can observe the antics of squids or the never-ending raids of the needlefish and halfbeaks into shoals of silversides and anchovies from their balcony.

April through October is the best time to visit. The rainy season is November to March. The water temperature ranges from 26?C to 30?C (79 to 86F) year round.

With the pending eviction of all dive centres on Sipadan Island itself at the end of 2004, Kapalai will become the most in-demand place to stay for those wishing to dive the awesome Sipadan drop off, Shark & Baracuda Points etc. which will still be possible (by quota), therafter.

General Info

• Name : Kapalai Island
• Destination : Indonesia
• Location : Around Kapalai Island
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Safety

• Fire warning system : N/A
• Fire extinguishers : yes
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Dive location & resources

• Dive location : Kakaban Island
• Dive facilities : -Not Available-