Explore Semporna

Semporna is a town located on the east coast of the island of Borneo in the Malaysian state of Sabah. Semporna has become more famous over time due to it being the departure point for some of the best diving in the world including Sipadan Island and Mabul Island. There are numerous dive centres and dive resorts which cater to the increasing popularity of snorkelling and diving at the islands in this area. Visitors interested in exploring the waters here can do this either from Semporna itself and use it as a base, they can do it from one of the handfull of liveaboards which depart from here, or they can travel to and stay on Mabul Island for a more tropical but also more low key stay. Aside from the pristine waters, the ideal climate with warm temperatures and impressive visibility, what makes these two islands so popular is that Sipadan has a large array of big species, while Mabul has a large collection of small marine critters, so divers can see a range of species and really enjoy all that these waters have to offer.

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

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Advanced Open Water Diver

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If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Infinity Scuba Dive Centre

Advanced Open Water Diver

15 Nov 2025

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

STORMDIVE

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

01 Dec 2025

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Top Semporna Dive Sites

1. Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island boasts vibrant coral reefs and a plethora of marine life including hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and whale sharks. This advanced scuba diving site features deep coral walls and is part of a protected marine park, requiring permits for access.

2. Mabul Island

Adjacent to Sipadan, Mabul Island is famed for its macro marine life like various nudibranchs and frogfish. With shallow dive sites and generally calm waters, it's perfect for novice divers and underwater photographers. Both scuba and freediving are popular here.

3. Kapalai Island

Famed for its underwater "village" of marine life, Kapalai Island offers easy scuba diving with sightings of small critters like blue-ringed octopus and cuttlefish. The sandy bottom and artificial reef structures make it ideal for muck diving enthusiasts.

4. Mataking Island

Known for breathtaking underwater landscapes, Mataking Island offers both scuba and freediving opportunities. Divers can explore artificial reefs and an underwater post office. It’s suitable for all levels and is part of a marine park zone.

5. Pom Pom Island

This island is ideal for easy scuba diving with its clear waters and abundant marine life like turtles and colorful reef fish. The dive sites here feature beautiful coral gardens and the island is involved in turtle conservation efforts.

Centers Map

Infinity Scuba Dive Centre

Lot 34, Block F, Semporna Seafront Resort Town, 91308 Semporna, MYS

Diving Dojo

LOT 39, BLK 12, 91308 SEMPORNA, TAWAU, SABAH, MYS

Nemo and Friends

LOT 1, TAMAN CANTIK SAHMUDRAH, 91308 SEMPORNA, SABAH, MYS

Scuba Home

Kampung Air Hujung, Peti Surat 520, Semporna, 91308 Sabah, MYS

Seabunny Scubacations

Lot 123, 1st Floor, Desa Seri Tongtalun, 91308 Sabah, MYS

STORMDIVE

Block D, Lot 19, Semporna Seafront Township, 91308 Semporna, MYS

Stardive 星座潜社

Unit No. 3-19, Lot No.19, Level 3, Seafest Square, Jalan Kastam, 91308 Semporna, Sabah, MYS