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Highlights
- Exclusive dive access to Layang-Layang Atoll, 300 km off Kota Kinabalu, aboard a private luxury liveaboard
- A truly private, crowd-free adventure; limited to 6 divers per expedition
- Stay aboard a 56-ft catamaran with air-conditioned cabins, en-suites, and chef-prepared meals
- Discover legendary sites like The Point and Dogtooth Lair with 30–50 m visibility and 2,000 m wall dives
- Opportunities to spot hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, and pelagics in peak season (March–May)
- Led by a veteran dive guide with 12 years’ Layang-Layang expertise and AMSA-certified crew
- Operates once a year only; a rare, time-sensitive dive expedition in one of Asia's last true frontier dive sites
Overview
Embark on an exclusive dive expedition to Layang-Layang Atoll, a remote coral ring set 300 km off Kota Kinabalu in the South China Sea. Operated by Mawali Adventures, this once-a-year voyage combines frontier diving with refined comfort aboard the 56-foot catamaran SY Mawali, featuring air-conditioned en-suite cabins, spacious decks, and chef-prepared meals.
Between March and May (when sea conditions are calm and visibility reaches 30–50 metres) divers enjoy 4–5 full days of world-class diving across sites such as The Point, Dogtooth Lair, and Gorgonian Forest. With no other dive operators in the area, you’ll experience complete solitude beneath the surface: just your group, pristine reefs, and open blue waters alive with schooling hammerheads, eagle rays, and giant trevallies.
Led by Instructor Ritchie, a Layang-Layang veteran with over 12 years of experience, and supported by an AMSA-certified captain and professional crew, every dive is planned with precision, safety, and passion. Whether you’re chasing bucket-list pelagics or seeking the serenity of true isolation at sea, the Layang-Layang Liveaboard Dive Expedition delivers one of the world’s most exclusive and unforgettable diving experiences.
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What's Included
Layang-Layang Dive Permit, Marine Park Fees, Safety Equipment (Life Vests, Oxygen Kit, First-Aid Kit), Return Transportation
Full Dive Support Crew, Padi Dive Instructor And AMSA-Certified Captain
3 Dives Per Day (Weather Permitting)
Liveaboard Cabin Accommodation
Coffee, Tea, And Drinking Water, Meals as Stated
What's Excluded
Dive Equipment Rental (Bcd, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins, Mask – Available Upon Request), Any Item(s) / Activities Not Mentioned, Personal Travel Insurance, Dive Insurance
Tips (Optional), Airfares
Alcoholic Drink(s), Carbonated Drink(s)
Important Notes
- Guests must hold confirmed air tickets to Kota Kinabalu.
- This exclusive dive expeditions operates once a year between March and May, coinciding with hammerhead shark season.
- This expedition departs from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Transfers to/from the marina will be arranged by Mawali Adventures.
- While the itinerary is designed for 8 Days 7 Nights, please allow ±1 buffer day in your overall travel plans to accommodate weather and sailing conditions.
- Divers must have Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent. Divers must present their certification card and logbook before boarding.
- Due to the expedition’s remote nature, participants must be in good physical health and comfortable diving in moderate to strong currents.
- Tanks and weights are included in your package. Rental of full dive sets (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask) is available upon request at additional cost.
- A Tourism Tax (TTx) of RM10 per room per night applies to foreign tourists (effective 1 September 2017). Malaysians and permanent residents are exempted upon presentation of valid identification at check-in.
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