I am a beginner – Is scuba diving in Sipadan only for experts?
There are huge drop-offs in Sipadan which call for buoyancy control if you do not want to disappear forever into the depths. No operators conduct Open Water Diver courses here for this reason. That said, the conditions are normally not very difficult in and around Sipadan and it can be enjoyed by divers of all levels. If you do wish to become certified in Sabah we recommend you take your PADI Open Water Diver Course in Kota Kinabalu, where you can concentrate on mastering the basics. Then when you come to dive in Mabul and Sipadan you can enjoy all the sights without being too concerned about your equipment, buoyancy etc.
