Next up, Semporna! Perfect for getting your diving certification

Semporna's peak season is over, flight prices are reasonable, and there are fewer people—it's the perfect time to get your diving certification!
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Compared to staying in town and commuting by boat every day for lessons, it's better to stay in 👉🏻 water bungalows/island resorts, which offer great value ✅ small Chinese-language classes ✅ learn at the resort pier without going out to sea ✅ all-inclusive for accommodation, meals, and certification ✅ enjoy your vacation while getting certified ✅ no boredom at night...
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❌ Not highly recommended to get certified at resorts like Mabul Paradise Resort or Kapalai Water Bungalows due to higher difficulty, lack of Chinese support, high entry barriers, and expensive fees.
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3⃣️ More cost-effective certification resorts:
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🔔 Borneo Resort · Mabul Island
Mabul Island’s first PADI 5-star dive shop
Many spots for Sipadan, only a 20-minute boat ride
Well-equipped resort facilities, two swimming pools
Walkable to MWB water bungalows for photos -
🌈 Sipadan spots: plenty
🌈 Chinese instructors: available
🌈 Small classes, 1-on-2 to 1-on-4
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🔔 White Pearl Resort · Bang Bang Island
Many dive shops in town bring guests here for diving courses
PADI 5-star dive center
Large shallow water area, well-equipped resort facilities
Stunning island, perfect for photos
🔸 Sipadan spots: 6
🔸 Chinese instructors: available
🔸 Small classes, 1-on-2 to 1-on-4
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🔔 New Kiama Water Bungalows · 10-minute boat ride from the pier
PADI 5-star instructor development center
Diving instructor training site, more established than typical dive shops
Unique water bungalows, perfect for photos and certification
🔹 Sipadan spots: 5
🔹 Chinese instructors: available
🔹 Small classes, 1-on-2 to 1-on-4
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Learn about and book Semporna trips
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