|  Mataking
Island
This is the newest dive spot in the Celebes Sea located just 40
minutes from Semporna. Luxurious accommodation in this island comes
with balcony overlooking the sea and en-suite bathroom. A total
of 8 executive chalets and 2 lodges that can accommodate up to 60
guests at one time is provided.
There are about 30 dive sites around Mataking and its surrounding
islands of Pandanan, Timba Timba and the Tun Sakaran Marine Park
islands of Bohey Dulang and Gaya. The 3 well-known site to divers
that surrounds Mataking are Magic Rick, Mantis Reef and the Alice
Wall.
The Alice Channel which is about 100 metres deep connects Mataking
to Sipadan Island offering both macro and pelagic diving for divers
at the island. Guests are also given option to dive in Sipadan (45-minutes
boat ride away). Encounters with barracuda, stingray, green turtle,
colourful corals fishes, Trevally, Spanish mackerels, Ribbon eels,
giant clams, Dogtooth tuna and so on are common sight during your
dive. Recently whale shark was reported to be seen just a few feet
away from the resort’s jetty.
Sun seekers will like the stretch of white sandy beach that surround
Mataking Island and for ladies, the outdoor mangrove spa set amidst
rustic pools and mangrove tress is another irresistible luxury around
here. A watchtower provides a wonderful view of the island and its
surrounding sea.
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