Mandarin Valley Dive Site

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Amazing fishes & life!
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None or Light current
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Outstanding! 20m and more
Level Advanced Divers
Dive depth Shallow depth, 0-10m

Mandarin Valley dive site is a must dive for macro and critter lovers! This gentle coral slope is located near The Jetty and not so far from the diving center. A perfect dive site for underwater macro photography. It is very shallow so you can increase your bottom time and spend hours taking pictures ;-) If you are patient enough you will get the chance to see the rare and timid Mandarin Fish or a weird Frogfish or the wonderful Ghost Pipefish! Diving here at night is just a dream for photographers, enjoy ;-)

Macro observation and photography spot. This place has been recommended for Night diving experience! This location is a Reef.

You can dive Mandarin Valley all year long. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Mandarin Valley on the right for the exact location.

Mandarin Valley Mandarin Valley dive site is a must dive for macro and critter lovers! This gentle coral slope is lo... Julien 5

Fishes you may spot while diving Mandarin Valley

  • Frogfish Frogfish
  • Mandarin Fish Mandarin Fish
  • Octopus Octopus
  • Stonefish Stonefish

... and more fishes & sea life, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish

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Dive spots in Kapalai, Sabah

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Spotted Ray Channel

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Spotted Ray Channel is a sandy slope located Southwest of the reef slowly going down to 14 m deep. You can find here man...
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Mid Reef

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Mid Reef dive site is situated a bit South of Mandarin Valley. Like all the diving around Kapalai Island, you can find h...
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The Jetty

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The Jetty dive site is also known as the House Reef or the Check Point. This an artificial reef constucted of metal stru...

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Kapalai, Sabah

Very easy and shallow Macro diving. Great place for underwater photography and Night Diving.

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