Embarks from Semporna Jetty. Visits Sipadan Island and Mabul Island

MV Celebes Explorer 9

The Only Liveaboard in Sipadan

MV Celebes Explorer 9 was commissioned on October 2019 and replaces the MV Celebes Explorer which has now been retired from service. This liveaboard is the only liveaboard operating in the area. This liveaboard spans 29 m in length and can travel up to 10 knots.

MV Celebes Explorer 9 is the only liveaboard operating around Sipadan.

MV Celebes Explorer 9 is the only liveaboard operating around Sipadan.

With fairly basic amenities, this liveaboard is a great fit for divers who don't mind forgoing a little luxury and focus on diving Sipadan Island every day. This liveaboard has 8 units of twin share cabin and can accommodate 16 guests.

Facilities

Dining hall in the middle deck is air-conditioned.

Dining hall in the middle deck is air-conditioned.

MV Celebes Explorer 9 has the usual facilities geared towards divers. The tank filling station is located at the stern. The lounge and dining area is spacious and air-conditioned on the middle deck. Internet access is available in the lounge, but may not always be reliable.

Attractions

This liveaboard explores Sipadan Island and Mabul Island

Room Types

Rooms at MV Celebes Explorer 9 are cosy and clean. There is only one room category, which is the twin share cabin.

Standard Cabin

Sipadan 4D/3N from $963 per diver twin share.

Sipadan 4D/3N from $883 per non-diver twin share.

Sipadan 5D/4N from $1,285 per diver twin share.

Sipadan 5D/4N from $1,164 per non-diver twin share.

Sipadan 8D/7N from $2,248 per diver twin share.

Sipadan 8D/7N from $2,007 per non-diver twin share.

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  • Bunk bed configuration with top as single bed and bottom as double bed.
  • Air conditioning
  • Attached hot and cold shower and bathroom
  • Dressing table