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4.949 Google reviewsProject X Scuba Dive Centre
Dive the legendary reefs of Sipadan and Mabul with a 5-star centre offering flexible schedules and complimentary underwater photography.
What sets this centre apart
- 5-star certified dive centre with official registration
- Complimentary underwater photos provided on dives
- Flexible dive schedules to suit your itinerary
- Full rental kit available including BCDs and cylinders
- All-in-one packages including accommodation and meals
- Air-conditioned rooms with hot showers and towels
- Easy boat access to Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai
- Free parking available for guests
Project X Scuba Dive Centre about the centre
Located in Semporna, Malaysia, Project X Scuba serves as a central hub for exploring the celebrated marine biodiversity of the Sabah coast. The centre is positioned to provide easy access to the most famous sites in the Celebes Sea, including the highly sought-after waters of Sipadan.
Operating as both a dive centre and a hotel, the facility is designed to streamline the logistics of a diving trip. You can arrange your accommodation, meals, and boat trips in one place, making the transition from the mainland to the reef quite seamless.
The club and its team
Project X Scuba is a fully licensed 5-star dive centre (No: 1007300). The team consists of certified, experienced, and friendly dive guides who are trained to manage both novice divers and more seasoned underwater enthusiasts.
The centre places a strong emphasis on professional standards and safety. To help you remember your dives, the team also provides complimentary underwater photos during your excursions.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SDI
- Certification level
- 5 Star
- Website available in
- English
- Dive schedule
- Flexible Dive Times
- Equipment rental
- complet
- On board
- Free Underwater Photos
- Access and transfers
- Lot A12, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor & Rooftop Block 3, Bandar Utama, Jalan Bubul, Pekan Semporna, 91300 Semporna, Sabah. Free parking.
- Accommodation
- The centre offers comfortable and affordable rooms, including shared dormitories or private rooms, all air-conditioned. Each room has a hot shower, fresh towels and basic toiletries. Hot drinks and light snacks are provided free of charge. An ironing station and a water dispenser are available. Parking is free. You can book accommodation and diving/snorkelling in the same place.
- Phone
- +60 12-799 7740
- Address
- Lot A12, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor & Rooftop Block 3, Bandar Utama, Jalan Bubul, Pekan Semporna, 91300 Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia
- Official website
- projectxscuba.com ↗
Courses on offer
While the centre's specific course catalogue is expanding, they are equipped to handle a variety of diver needs. They cater to everyone from those looking for their first experience in the water to experienced divers seeking new challenges.
The boats
The centre utilises boats to provide rapid and easy access to the surrounding dive sites. These vessels facilitate trips to the major reefs of the area, ensuring you spend more time in the water and less time in transit.
Equipment and gases
A full range of rental equipment is available on-site, covering everything from masks and fins to BCDs and cylinders. This allows you to travel light if you do not wish to transport your own kit.
For those staying at the hotel, the facilities include air-conditioned rooms with hot showers, fresh towels, and basic toiletries. There is also a water dispenser and an ironing station available for guest use.
Dive sites with Project X Scuba Dive Centre
Sipadan is one of the most iconic dive sites in the world, famous for its incredible density of marine life. It is a must-visit for any diver heading to this region.
Mabul offers a different kind of experience, often characterised by its vibrant reef ecosystems. It is an excellent location for observing a wide array of marine species.
Kapalai provides beautiful reef environments that are easily accessible. It is a staple for divers looking to explore the local coral diversity.
Bohey Dulang is a stunning location that offers a unique perspective on the local seascape. The area is well-known for its clear waters and reef structures.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
SipadanBohey DulangKapalai
Marine life around Sipadan
The waters around Semporna are renowned for their abundance of large marine life. You will regularly encounter turtles as you move along the reefs.
The reefs themselves are highly productive, featuring a vast array of colourful corals that provide the structural foundation for the local ecosystem. These coral gardens are a constant presence throughout your dives.
Macro life enthusiasts will find plenty to observe in the smaller crevices and sandy patches of the reefs, where various species thrive in the protected habitats.
Diving conditions
The centre offers flexible dive times, allowing you to plan your sessions around the local conditions and your own preference. Access to the sites is managed via boat trips from Semporna.
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