Official park page for TSMP and Sibuan island context.
Semporna (Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai)
Turtle-rich reef dive off Sibuan Island.
Turtle-rich reef dive off Sibuan Island.
Park access and boat logistics are best handled through a local Semporna operator.
Hawksbill Highway is a turtle-focused reef stretch off Sibuan Island in Tun Sakaran Marine Park, where a boat drop places divers on a cabbage-coral slope with plenty of small reef life and repeated hawksbill encounters. The route is straightforward and best treated as a guided park day trip from Semporna, with operator-handled access and conditions that can shift along the island edge.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use operator-led park access, keep an eye on boat traffic, and avoid pushing into the outer reef if current picks up.
Access Restrictions
Park permit required; access is boat-based from Semporna and managed through a local operator.
Legal Notes
Dive within Tun Sakaran Marine Park rules and use the operator/permit system for entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-dropped reef dive along Sibuan's turtle highway stretch, with coral and small reef life close to the route.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official park page for TSMP and Sibuan island context.
Operator page placing Hawksbill Highway on Sibuan with cabbage coral and turtle/cuttlefish focus.
Visitor report naming Turtle Highway and describing access, visibility, and facilities.

Sheltered sand cay with clear water and coral reef.

Shallow Kapalai macro reef near the jetty

Mabul macro and muck site packed with small critters.