Semporna is the easternmost city in Sabah and although small, is well-known by experienced scuba divers because of its location near the pristine waters of the Celebes Sea.
The city is a gateway to Sipadan Island, one of the top three scuba diving destinations in the world, as well as Tun Sakaran Marine Park, a group of 8 islands with dive sites on the Kapikan and Church reefs plus the iconic Bohey Dulang island.
Semporna is also home to several festivals, the most unique and colorful of which is the annual Regatta Lepa — or as it is more commonly known, Lepa Lepa.
In Semporna scuba diving is the #1 pastime. There are dozens of nearby islands to dive and snorkel and hike. Sure, Sipadan Island is one of the most famous, however it is also the most expensive. That’s okay! If you want to get under the sea around Semporna without having to empty your wallet, consider … Read More
Sipadan Island in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, is one of those legendary places that every diver has heard of but few have visited. Scuba diving Sipadan Island is a breathtaking bucket-list destination. Why? Sipadan is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the world. Unfortunately, the island also has an infamous history that even now, … Read More
It only took me 5 trips to Malaysia to make it to Sabah — and I want to make sure that you do not make the same mistake. Sabah is calling. Plus the sunsets in Sabah are some of the best in the world. Always so colorful, no matter where you are. Don’t believe me? … Read More
Sometimes you discover awesome things by accident. That is the only way I learned of the Regatta Lepa festival of Semporna, a quiet dive town on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. I had been scuba diving Sipadan and neighboring islands for a few days and decided to take a day off on dry land. … Read More
