Kapalai reef is famous for its amazing macro marine life.
These underwater pictures taken at Kapalai dive sites showcase a unique variety of rare marine species living on the sandbank of this luxury resort on stilts set above the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea. Guests staying at Kapalai have access to this relaxed snorkeling heaven and scuba divers staying at the resort or on Mabul can enjoy easy and fantastic macro critter dives and muck diving with frequent sea turtle encounters.
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Underwater photographers diving around Kapalai point to the favorable natural light in the 3-8 meters depth which produces bright and colorful scenes of the local marine life. Divers of all levels appreciate the Kapalai house reef which contains tiny and rare nudibranchs, ghost pipefish and the famous flamboyant cuttlefish which are perfect subjects for close up macro compositions.
Snorkelers can experience sea turtles cruising along the shallows. Underwater visibility varies with the tide, the season and the weather, the best season being between March and October.
Diving Kapalai is a must if you are staying at nearby Mabul island as it has a different muck diving variety and combines well with the morning dive trips to Sipadan which is more famous for its pelagics.
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