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PULAU MATAKING
HOTEL RESERVATIONS, CAR RENTAL,
TRANSPORTATIONS, ADVENTURE AND
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An introduction of Mataking Island...
It is situated on Mataking, an island not
far from Sipadan. Located to the north of Mabul, Mataking is three times the
size of Sipadan and is only a 40 minute boat ride away from Semporna on the
mainland. The size of the island is about 40 acres.
Come on over and experience the beauty and
wonders Mataking has to offer. Indeed, it is the promised island with majestic
treasures for divers, holiday makers and honeymooners alike.
 Welcome to Mataking Island
The Reef Dive Resort
is the latest addition to the many diving sites in Sabah. It is the newest and hottest dive spot in the Celebes Sea, located just
40 minutes from Semporna, a fishing town at east coast of the state of Sabah,
Malaysia.
The resort provide luxurious accommodation to the
enchanting undersea world of Mataking Island. The Alice Channel which is about
100 meters deep connecting Mataking to Sipadan Island just 60 minutes boat ride away.
This explains why Mataking is just as fascinating as famed Sipadan Island.
At Mataking, you will have all the privacy,
exclusivity and space you need whether you are staying at their exclusive chalets
or deluxe rooms.
Whether it is a retreat for your body, soul &
mind or exciting undersea exploration, you will find Mataking the perfect
choice.
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here for The Reef Dive Resort Packages
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The
Resort
 The Reef boasts 8 executive chalets and 12
deluxe rooms in traditional architecture offering simply elegant and exquisite
accommodation for up to 60 pax in a serene and cozy set up. The air-conditioned
rooms have attached sea view bathrooms and balcony. You can also stay connected
with those who are a world away from you as internet services are available at Mataking. The resort also has satellite TV with more than 30 channels for your
viewing pleasure. Please your palate at the resort's spacious restaurant serving Asian
and Continental Buffet or pamper yourself at their Jamu spa and Jacuzzi. The
resort offers 3 boat dives a day, unlimited house reef diving and not to be
missed excursion to the nearby island including the well known island of Sipadan
and Mabul. Exotic honeymoon and wedding arrangement can also come true on this
romantic paradise.
Resort
Facilities
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Eight executive chalets and twelve deluxe
rooms which can accommodate up to 60 pax of
guests
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Jamu Spa & Jakuzzi
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20 meter King's Watchtower
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The Reef Restaurant
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Coral Bar
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Exotic Garden
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Souvenir shop
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Safekeeping service
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Telephone & Fax
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Game room & Internet
services
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Beach Volley Ball & Beach
Soccer
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Satellite TV
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First Aid & Emergency Kit
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Mailing services
Chalet & Deluxe Room Facilities
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Facilities |
Chalet |
Deluxe Room |
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All guests’ rooms are equipped with air-conditioners |
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Twin/Queen/King-sized beds |
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Sea-view bathroom (private bathtub) and balcony |
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Attached bathroom and private sundeck |
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Tea/coffee maker |
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Private bathtub |
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Provision of toiletries |
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Ceiling fan |
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All rooms furnished
with corner settees, vanity table & chair, wooden wardrobe, power point
(220-240v) |
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Daily housekeeping |
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Wakeup call |
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The Dive Centre
 Manned byexperience dive professionals the dive centre comes fully equipped with
individual lockers, drying areas for your BCDs, regulator, wet suits, mask and
fins. Towels are also provided so you needn't bother bringing one from your
room.
Diving Rules and Regulation
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No alcohol/drugs when
diving
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No solo diving
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No decompression dive or
exit the recreational diving limit (in terms of time & depth)
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Minimum one hour surface
interval between dives
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No riding on turtles
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No crashing and holding
onto corals
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No collecting dead/live sea
shells, corals or marine lives
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No night dive for Open
water diver (unless previous experiences or records can be shown)
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No deep dive for Open water
diver (unless previous experiences or records can be shown)
Dive Training & Education Program
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PADI Bubble Maker
(non-certification)
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PADI Discover Snorkeling
(non-certification)
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PADI Scuba Diver (pre-entry
certification level)
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PADI Open Water Diver
Course (certification level)
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PADI Adventure Diver
(certification level)
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PADI Rescue Diver
(certification level)
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PADI Dive Master
(certification level)
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PADI Night Dive Specialty
course (certification level)
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PADI Peak Performance
Bouyancy Diver (certification level)
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Life on Land
 Back
on land, the night life can be exciting watching fire
flies. Green and Hawksbill turtles come up to lay their eggs in
the sands of Mataking Island. During
the day, bask on the snow white sandy beach and enjoy the sight of the island’s
coconut crab scurrying up a tree. You can
also take a walk while listening to the bird’s singing in exotic garden. If
you prefer a bird’s eye view of Mataking, climb up the King’s Watchtower and
enjoy the breathtaking sight. If you are more adventurous, grab a few friends
and explore the lushness of the tropical island vegetation or have some fun
playing beach volleyball & beach soccer. You can also take the chance to
re-enact Moses’ miraculous crossing of the Red sea bytaking a stroll down the
1km sandbar that connects Mataking and Mataking Kecil at low tide. The water
literally split into half and you don’t even have to wave your hands! Mother
Nature does it all for you.
Under the
Sea
 When the crystal turquoise waters of
Mataking beckons, it is an offer that cannot be refused. Suit up and explore
the 30 or so dive sites in and around Mataking and the surrounding islands of
Pandanan, Bohayan and Buhai Dulang. Swim along with the barracuda, rainbow
runner, turtles, trevallys, tuna, goby, frog fish, mandarin fish and other rare
species of fish. Be awestruck bythe varied species of nudibranch and other
macro that have made the western reef their home. Head over to the Alice
Channel on the eastern shore which stretches across to Sipadan Island, offering
just as much exhilarating sea creatures. The D'wall, Nudibranch Heaven,
Barracuda Point and Picturesque Reef are some of the diving sites that should be
on every diver’s list. If you would rather stay nearer to shore, grab your
snorkeling mask and swim with the fishes there. The marine life close to shore
is just as magnificent as those found in the deep end.
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Resorters' Program
The Reef Dive
Resort knows that not everyone who
visits Mataking is a diver. They understand that sometimes, you may want to
bring the off spring along and that you don't want to worry about them.
Thus, they have an extensive program for the non diver and for children. The
non diver package includes one free boat snorkel trip per day and one free
snorkeling lesson. Other Resorter activities can also be arranged with the
Resort Activity Coordinator.
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Day Activities
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Guided round island tour & day and night
scene from watch tower
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Stroll across to Mataking Kecil with a
guide
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Treasure hunt/tele match game arrangement
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Coconut bowling competition
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Batik painting
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Island hoping-Pandanan, Bohayan &
Timba-timba
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Seaweed/fish farm tour
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Discover scuba diving (2 hours course)
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Snorkeling
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Picnic lunch at Mataking Kecil and South
Point
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Jogging round the island
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Traditional massage at Jamu Spa
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Ocean kayak
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Fishing tour to Buhay Dulang
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Mahjong game
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Kite flying
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Fish feeding
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Beach soccer & volleyball match
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Sipadan/Mabul excursions
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Birds watching (Birds found in Mataking
include Lesser Frigatebird, Olive-backed Sunbird, White-breasted Wood-Swallow,
Pacific Swallow, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Collared Kingfisher, Brown-throated
Sunbird, Pied Fantail, Flyeater, Pied Triller, White-vented Whistler,
Spotted-necked Dove, Grey Wagtail, Brown Shrike, Whiskered Tem, Black-naped
Fruit-dove, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, Large-tailed Nightjar, Edible-nest
Swiflet, Pacific Reef-egret, Little Egret, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Philippine
Glossy Starling, Pied Imperial Pigeon)
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Night Activities
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Look out for turtle laying eggs, coconut
crabs and fire flies
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Karaoke (subject to other guests'
approval)
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BBQ at sundeck
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Bamboo dance (min. of 8 pax)
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Cultural performance (prior arrangement
required)
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Island guitarist entertainment
- Live music entertainment
- Limbo rocking
- Magic show (upon request)
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Location Map
The Reef Dive Resort is situated on Mataking Island at latitude 119 degrees and longitude
4 degrees and 35 minutes. It is about 40 minutes boat ride from the
mainland of Semporna in the province of Sabah and the same distance from
Sipadan. The size of the island is about 40 acres and lies on the edge of
the continental shelf surrounded byfringing reef of hard and soft coral.
Location of
The Reef Dive Resort in Sabah
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The Reef Dive Resort, Mataking Island
Package
Price 2008/2009 - Ex Tawau Airport
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Price
Based on Per Person in US Dollar
Valid from 01 April 2008 until
31st Mar 2009
(Not Applicable
for Italy Market) |
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Diver Package |
Deluxe |
Premier Deluxe |
Chalet |
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3d2n (with min 4 persons) |
USD 555 |
USD 595 |
USD 630 |
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4d3n |
USD 670 |
USD 730 |
USD 800 |
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5d4n |
USD 830 |
USD 910 |
USD 1000 |
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Extension/Night |
USD 165 |
USD 185 |
USD 205 |
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Resorter Package |
Deluxe |
Premier Deluxe |
Chalet |
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3d2n (with min 4 persons) |
USD 455 |
USD 495 |
USD 555 |
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4d3n |
USD 555 |
USD 615 |
USD 675 |
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5d4n |
USD 675 |
USD 755 |
USD 835 |
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Extension/Night |
USD 135 |
USD 155 |
USD 175 |
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Child (Share Room with
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Infant below 1 |
FOC |
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Age 1 to 4 |
To pay 30% from Resorter's rates |
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Age 5 to 12 |
To pay 50% from Resorter's rates |
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*A surcharge of
10% is applicable for the 28th April – 6th May and
for the month of August 2008 |
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Price
Based on Per Person in US Dollar
Valid from 01 April 2009 until
31st Mar 2010
(Not Applicable
for Italy Market) |
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Diver Package |
Deluxe |
Premier Deluxe |
Chalet |
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3d2n (with min 4 persons) |
USD 640 |
USD 685 |
USD 725 |
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4d3n |
USD 770 |
USD 840 |
USD 920 |
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5d4n |
USD 955 |
USD 1050 |
USD 1150 |
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Extension/Night |
USD 165 |
USD 185 |
USD 205 |
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Resorter Package |
Deluxe |
Premier Deluxe |
Chalet |
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3d2n (with min 4 persons) |
USD 525 |
USD 570 |
USD 640 |
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4d3n |
USD 640 |
USD 710 |
USD 775 |
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5d4n |
USD 775 |
USD 870 |
USD 960 |
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Extension/Night |
USD 135 |
USD 155 |
USD 175 |
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Child (Share Room with
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Infant below 1 |
FOC |
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Age 1 to 4 |
To pay 30% from Resorter's rates |
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Age 5 to 12 |
To pay 50% from Resorter's rates |
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*A
surcharge of 10% is applicable for the 28th April – 6th
May and for the month of August 2009
Package
inclusive of:
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Tawau
airport transfer - Semporna Jetty - Mataking Island (Return)
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All meals & free flow of coffee / tea
with light snacks
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Twin
sharing accommodation at Mataking Island with air-conditioning, toiletries,
ceiling fan, coffee/tea making facility, hot water shower, attached bathroom
with private sundeck/ balcony
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Normal Diving package includes 3
daily boat dives at Mataking / Pandanan / Bohayan / Kelapuan / Timba
timba / Bohey Dulang / Pom Pom & Unlimited shore buddy dives without
guide.
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Tanks, weights / weight belt and is
provided.
(Diving package
are subject
to our diving schedules and regulations as set byour dive centre).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Minimum 4 adults
for a 3D/2N and thereafter Minimum 2 adults for longer
stay.
- Above rates is per person and based
on a TWIN / TRIPLE sharing basis.
- A surcharge of 10% is applicable for
the 28th April – 6th May and for the month of
August 2009
- Any children who are certified
divers will have to pay FULL divers rates regardless of their
age and parents are to be held responsible for the safety of all their
children at all times.
- Proof of Identity and Nationality is
required
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For Unschedule land or boat transfers, an
additional cost will imposed.
- Price subject to change and a 4.5%
ecommerce charged will imposed for credit card payment.
Single Travelers / Occupancy’s Booking:
- Peak Period - Additional 50%
on top of the total package for single room occupancy applies, plus an
additional RM 950
if single land / boat transfer only.
- Non Peak Period -
Single charge of a MINIMUM of RM 950 will be charged instead.
SPECIAL OFFER :
- For a group booking of 7
divers and above with a minimum stay of 5D/4N
diving trip
on the same arrival & departure time is entitled for a special offer
of a FREE day diving trip to :- Sipadan Island
(subject to the approval of Sipadan Permit bySabah Parks authorities,
excluding entry permit of RM40.00 per diver per day entry) OR,
Mabul Island Or, Kapalai Island.
- Our company reserves the final
decision and right to determine the destination for this special
offer.
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Remarks : - Please take note that entry permit fee to Sipadan Island
will not be refunded once it is applied and approved.
10
+ 1 GROUP PROMOTION :
- 1 Person is FREE for every 10 paying
persons (with the same arrival and departure time).
- If group consists of mostly
Resorters, then one Resorter package will be extended free.
- Below terms and conditions applies
and NOT granted for single occupancy requirement.
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Difference between a chalet and
deluxe is that chalet is a single bungalow providing more privacy
with own balcony & has bathtub in the bathroom whereas the deluxe rooms are
individual rooms linked together in a traditional kampong style. The premier
deluxe rooms are all sea facing and closer to dive shops and dining room.*
IMPORTANT NOTE
– Due to the restriction Sipadan entry permit quota set bySabah Parks,
guests are required to summit Full Names with Nationality, Gender, Passport
Numbers and contact address for us to proceed with the permit applications
at least 14 days in advance prior to this can result in order
to allow sufficient time to proceed and obtain the permit approval. Failure
to do this can result in Guest being denied entry into the islands at the
region especially Sipadan Island.
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Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Promotion
Package
(available for Malaysian only).
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For further
details and enquiries, please
email
us.
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LAND & BOAT TRANSFER SCHEDULE
For The Reef Dive Resort @ Mataking Island
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS (Malaysian Airlines = MH / Air Asia =
AK)
2 Times
Daily Boat Transfer INTO Mataking Island
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ETD |
ETA |
FLIGHT NO. |
FROM
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ARRIVE |
BOAT
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ARRIVE |
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SECTOR |
AIRPORT |
JETTY |
IN
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ISLAND |
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BKI - TWU
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0700 |
0745 |
MH 2121 |
0800 |
0930 |
0930 |
1000 |
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2 |
BKI - TWU
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1315 |
1400 |
MH 2137 |
1415 |
1545 |
1600 |
1700 |
* NOTE :
For guests who cannot make it for the last boat schedule @ 1600 due to
any delay or unforeseen circumstances will be required to put up
a night stay at Tawau / Semporna.
* OTHER RELEVENT Flights with One (1) Night stay in
Tawau
Hotel
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FLIGHT |
ETD |
ETA |
FLIGHT NO. |
FROM
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SECTOR |
AIRPORT |
TAWAU |
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KLIA - TWU |
1750 |
2035 |
AK 156 |
2100 |
2130 |
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Guests will be picked up from hotel early next morning at 0645 for
onward journey to Semporna jetty to follow 0930 boat transfer into
Mataking Island.
2 Times Daily Boat
Transfer OUT from Mataking Island
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FLIGHT |
ETD |
ETA |
FLIGHT NO. |
BOAT
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ARRIVE |
FROM
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ARRIVE
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SECTOR |
OUT |
JETTY |
JETTY |
AIRPORT |
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TWU – BKI |
1440 |
1525 |
MH 2134 |
1100 |
1200 |
1215 |
1345 |
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2 |
TWU - BKI |
2100 |
2145 |
MH 2148 |
1500 |
1600 |
1615 |
1745 |
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3 |
TWU - KLIA |
2100 |
2345 |
AK 157 |
** BKI – Kota Kinabalu KLIA – Kuala Lumpur International
Airport TWU - Tawau
NOTE – Guests are recommended to follow flights that can be connected
to our daily REGULAR boat schedule to minimize the waiting time at the
airport.
Suggested Itinerary:
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Flight byAir Asia Kuala
Lumpur/Tawau. Arrival Tawau Transfer to Semporna Jetty.
Connect boat to Mataking
Island
Check in Resort; Resort
Briefing
Please report to the dive
center for your check out dive |
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3 boat dives to the nearby island and unlimited house reef |
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Free until departure.
Return flight Air Asia to
Kuala Lumpur |
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