Bigfin Semporna Rates & Booking
How To Book
Book accommodation @BIGFIN WATER BUNGALOW and receive 10% discount on dive & snorkeling trips, including your Sipadan dive package. To receive the discount rate you must book accommodation first!
We accept online bookings only, please book via our website booking page. Full payment is required for booking.
We recommend that you book accommodation early. Dives and courses can ideally be booked around 2 weeks to 2 months before arrival. Please ensure that you book activities before arrival to avoid disappointment if we are full.
We also offer daily pick up from Seafest Jetty Semporna for divers staying in SEMPORNA TOWN.
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| Book your accommodation BOOK NOW | Receive booking confirmation email | Click the link provided in your confirmation email to book diving |
Island Day Trip Schedule
| Day | Island 1 | Island 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Kapalai / Mabul | Bum Bum |
| Tuesday | Mataking / Pandanan | Tun Sakaran |
| Wednesday | Si Amil | Bum Bum |
| Thursday | Kapalai / Mabul | Tun Sakaran |
| Friday | Mataking / Pandanan | Bum Bum |
| Saturday | Si Amil | Tun Sakaran |
| Sunday | Mataking / Pandanan | Tun Sakaran |
SIPADAN trips can be arranged on any day, subject to availability, please send a request to book a Sipadan dive package.
Dive & Snorkeling Trip Price List
| Item | Price per person | Discount Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Fun Dive Daytrip | RM390 | RM351 |
| 2x Fun dives + Hiking Tun Sakaran | RM490 | RM441 |
| 2 Discover Scuba dives (Bum Bum) | RM390 | RM351 |
| 3 Discover Scuba Dive Daytrip | RM450 | RM405 |
| Snorkeling Daytrip (non marine park) | RM195 | RM175.5 |
| Snorkeling & Hiking Daytrip Tun Sakaran | RM250 | RM225 |
| SIPADAN DIVE PACKAGE (Accommodation NOT included) | Price PER PERSON | Discount Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Day / 9 Dives PADI Advanced course & fun dives (1 Day SIPADAN) | RM2,750 | RM2,465 |
| 2 Day / 6 Dives (1 Day SIPADAN) | RM1,740 | RM1,566 |
| 3 Day / 9 Dives (1 Day SIPADAN) | RM2,090 | RM1,881 |
| 4 Day / 12 Dives (1 Day SIPADAN) | RM2,460 | RM2,214 |
| 5 Day / 15 Dives (1 Day SIPADAN) | RM2,830 | RM2,547 |
| 5 Day / 15 Dives (2 Day SIPADAN) | RM3,810 | RM3,429 |
| 3 Day SNORKELING (1 Day SIPADAN) | RM1,170 | RM1,053 |
*Discount Rate Only applicable for guests staying at Bigfin Water Bungalow, advanced booking & payment required.
DIVE / SNORKELING PRICE INCLUDES
- ALL TAXES AND FEES
- SIPADAN PERMIT INCLUDED (Sipadan packages)
- dive equipment rental (excluding dive computer)
- Dive guide (maximum 5 divers per guide)
- Packed lunch on boat or island
- Marine tourism jetty registration fee
- Above rates are for dives only. Accommodation NOT included.
NOT INCLUDED
- Diving / snorkeling / hiking @Tun Sakaran marine park
(please book separate Tun Sakaran trip, NOT included in Sipadan dive package)
Accommodation NOT included in Sipadan dive package
ITINERARY
- 8.30AM Meet Semporna Seafest Jetty / Bigfin water bungalow (in -house guests), Depart for island
- 9.45AM: Briefing & 1st dive / Snorkel
- 10.45AM: Surface interval on boat / beach (tide depending)
- 11.45AM: Briefing & 2nd dive / Snorkel
- 12.45PM Packed lunch on Island or boat (included)
- 2PM: Briefing & 3rd Dive / Snorkel
- 4PM: Finish – Return Seafest jetty Semporna / Bigfin water bungalow (in -house guests)
- Please note that exact timings may vary depending on weather conditions, number of guests and other unforeseen changes.
- *SIPADAN Trips* will depart at 7.45am / return 5pm. Sipadan trips will be with BORNEO SPEEDY company due to allocation of Sipadan permits.
SOLO Divers / Snorkellers
We require a minimum of 2 divers for a trip.
We require minimum of 3 snorkelers for a trip. For smaller groups we can arrange a snorkeling trip with another company.
SOLO DIVER/SNORKELER SURCHARGE
+RM100 per day extra charge applies for 1:1 guide (fun dives) /instructor (course). No extra charge applies if you join another group of divers.
If you are a solo diver / snorkeler, please contact us before booking to check that you can join other guests.
Day trip divers – Depart/return to SEMPORNA SEAFEST JETTY
in house guests – Depart/return to Bigfin Water Bungalows.
PADI Dive Courses
| Course | Rate PER PERSON | In-house guest, advanced booking (-10%) |
|---|---|---|
| PADI Open Water Course | RM1,600 | RM1,440 |
| PADI Advanced Course | RM1,300 | RM1,170 |
| PADI Rescue Course | RM1,600 | RM1,440 |
| Emergency First Response | RM450 | N/A |
PADI COURSE INCLUDES:
- Full set dive equipment rental
- PADI e-learning and scuba certification
- PADI dive instructor (max ration 1:4)
- 8% SST TAX INCLUDED
- Accommodation NOT included
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation NOT included
- SOLO STUDENT SURCHARGE +RM100 PER DAY
Accommodation Rates
Private AC rooms
Rates per room, per night, based on stated occupancy
| Type | Occupancy | Normal Rate | Peak Season (July-Sept) |
| STANDARD | 1 | RM290 | RM330 |
| STANDARD | 2 | RM350 | RM430 |
| OCEAN VIEW | 1 | RM330 | RM370 |
| OCEAN VIEW | 2 | RM390 | RM470 |
ACCOMMODATION PRICE INCLUDES
- Breakfast & dinner per night of stay (lunch is included on the boat for dive/snorkeling trips)
- Filtered drinking water, tea, coffee
- ALL TAX included
- Return boat transfer from Semporna Jetty to Bigfin Water Bungalow INCLUDED for minimum 2 night stays.
+RM40 per person boat transfer fee is applicable for 1 night stay
NOT INCLUDED
- Land transfers from Kota Kinabalu / elsewhere
Scuba diving or snorkeling trips. - Lunch on NON diving/snorkeling days (lunch is included for day trips).
Package price (Dive + Room)
The package prices below are listed to give a total for you to budget your trip. Our online system allows a booking ‘pick and mix’, so that you can book the number of nights / dives that you prefer and easily combine bookings for divers & non-divers.
Please note that when booking you still need to follow the steps outlined above, book accommodation and diving separately on our website booking page.
PADI Course Package
| Nights | PADI Course | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Nights | PADI Open water course | RM1,830 |
| 3 Nights | PADI Open water course + 3 Fun dives | RM2,376 |
| 2 Nights | PADI Advanced course + 3 Fun dives | RM1,911 |
| 2 Nights | PADI Advanced course + 4 Fun Dives (9 dive, inc 1 day SIPADAN) | RM2,865 |
Fun Dive Packge
| Nights | Total Dives | Sipadan Dives | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nights / 3 Day | 9 Dives | NO | RM1,389 |
| 2 Nights / 3 Day | 9 Dives | inc 3 dives SIPADAN | RM2,271 |
| 3 Nights / 4 Day | 12 Dives | NO | RM1,917 |
| 3 Nights / 4 Day | 12 Dives | inc 3 dives SIPADAN | RM2,799 |
| 4 Nights / 5 Day | 15 Dives | NO | RM2,445 |
| 4 Nights / 5 Day | 15 Dives | inc 3 dives SIPADAN | RM3,327 |
| 4 Nights / 5 Day | 15 Dives | inc 6 dives SIPADAN | RM3,939 |
DIVE + ROOM PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in AC Ocean view room (rates above based on 2 person sharing 1 double or twin room)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner per night of stay
- Filtered drinking water, tea, coffee
- Return boat transfer from Semporna Jetty to Bigfin Water Bungalow
- Dive equipment rental and guide
- PADI e-learning, instructor and dive certification fee (courses)
- Marine tourism jetty registration fee
- SIPADAN PERMIT INCLUDED (Sipadan dive package)
- ALL TAXES included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Land transfers (Tawau – Semporna)
- Diving / snorkeling/ hiking in Tun Sakaran marine park (Bohey Dulang, Sibuan & Mantabuan Island) – Please book Tun Sakaran trip
- Peak season surcharge (April/July/Aug) +RM40 per person per night
- SOLO STUDENT SURCHARGE +RM100 per day
- SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM SURCHARGE +RM135 per person per night (+RM175 peak)
ITINERARY:
- 8.30AM Meet Semporna Seafest Jetty / Bigfin water bungalow (in -house guests), Depart for island
- 9.45AM: Briefing & 1st dive / Snorkel
- 10.45AM: Surface interval on boat / beach (tide depending)
- 11.45AM: Briefing & 2nd dive / Snorkel
- 12.30PM Packed lunch on Island or boat (included)
- 2PM: Briefing & 3rd Dive / Snorkel
- 4PM: Check in Bigfin water bungalow Bum Bum Island
- Please note that exact timings may vary depending on weather conditions, number of guests and other unforeseen changes.
OVERNIGHT STAY @ Bigfin Water Bungalow - 7.30-8.30AM: Breakfast
- 8.45-9AM: Depart Bigfin water bungalow for island day trip
- 9.45AM: Briefing & 1st dive / Snorkel
- 10.45AM: Surface interval on boat / beach (tide depending)
- 11.45AM: Briefing & 2nd dive / Snorkel
- 12.30PM Packed lunch on Island or boat (included)
- 2PM: Briefing & 3rd Dive / Snorkel
- 4PM: Finish – Return Seafest jetty Semporna / Bigfin water bungalow (in -house guests)
- Please note that exact timings may vary depending on weather conditions, number of guests and other unforeseen changes.
- *SIPADAN trips will depart at 7.45am / return 5pm. Sipadan trips will be with BORNEO SPEEDY company due to allocation of Sipadan permits.
Important Information
Boat pick up: SEMPORNA SEAFEST JETTY
- Boat Transfer for Check In: 8.30am (Dive/snorkeling trip), 3pm or 5pm
- Boat Transfer for Check Out: 7.45am, 11am / or 4-5pm AFTER dive/ snorkeling trip
Note:
If you booked to dive snorkel on Check IN Day, please bring your luggage with you in the morning so that you can check in immediately on return from the day trip.
If you have booked to dive/ snorkel on Check OUT Day, then you must check out of your room BEFORE you depart for the day trip.
- All rooms have AC
- We DO not have hot water showers
- Breakfast and dinner is INCLUDED (Asian buffet).
- Lunch is included on the boat during dive / snorkeling day trips only. Lunch at the resort +RM30 per person extra charge.
For Sipadan diving you must be minimum advanced certified (Sabah Park Regulations). If you do not have an Advanced diver licence you may book our PADI Advanced course + Sipadan dive package.
