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THE REEF DIVE RESORT - MATAKING, SABAH
 Dive Season: All Year Round

The Reef Dive Resort at Mataking Island, Malaysia, 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. We 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 80 minutes boat ride away. At Mataking, you will have all the privacy, exclusivity and space you need whether you are staying at our 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.

  

Another Hidden Treasure Unearthed
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, family travellers and honeymooners alike.

Life 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 our exotic garden. If you prefer a bird’s eye view of Mataking, climb up the King’s Watchtower and enjoy the breathtaking sight.

Under the Sea

Diving in Mataking and its neighboring islands is truly an exhilarating experience. Especially the variety of small creatures will fascinate you. Pygmy Seahorses are not uncommon in Mataking Island, but because of their size and camouflage sometimes hard to discover. You don’t need to worry; our well-trained Divemasters will find and show it to you. Harlequin and Robus Ghost Pipefish are another species with extremely good camouflage. One is trying to blend in to the environment as good as possible while the other tries to mimic dead sea grass on the seafloor.

     
Package Rate (Per Person/Malaysian; Expat & Singaporean)
 Deluxe - Diver RM1580.00 RM480.00
 Deluxe - Resorter RM1135.00 RM330.00
 Chalet - Diver RM2020.00 RM645.00
 Chalet - Resorter RM1580.00 RM495.00
 Child rate 1 -4 yrs 30% of resorter rate
 Child rate 5 -11 yrs 50% of resorter rate
 Room Package (International Guests)
valid: 1 Jan 2005 untill 31 Dec 2005
    
What Include in the Package
  • All ground transfer in Tawau
  • 1 night Tawau Dynasty Hotel or similar
  • Twin share deluxe room only in Derawan Dive Resort
  • Ferry Tawau / Tarakan / Tawau
  • Speed boat transfer Tarakan / Derawan / Tarakan
  • Daily 3 boat dives ( 2 vouchers inc. one each to the islands of Sangalaki / Derawan / Kakaban)
  • For extension nights 6d/5n @ resort 3 vouchers, 7d/6n @ resort 4 vouchers will be given
  • Unlimited house reef diving with sunset dive (finish at 9pm)
  • Full board at resort (buffet style)
  • Tanks, weights and weight belt.
     
Internional Guests/Diver's package includes the following:
  • Minimum Pax : 2 pax
  • Minimum Stay : 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Anything less than the above minimum pax, an additional boat charter of USD135.00
    is to be imposed and this is non commissionable.
  • The package includes all meals, relevant sea / land transfer from Tawau Airport to the resort, accommodation with air conditioning, hot shower/fresh water and attached bathroom & sundeck. Complimentary use of jacuzzi.
  • Diver package A is includes 3 daily boat dives at Mataking / Pandanan / Bohayan &
    Unlimited Beach. Dive, tanks, weights / weight belt and experienced guide provided.
    However, for group size booking of 6 pax or more ( Diver package A ) and staying for
    minimum 5D/4N is entitled to a day trip to Sipadan Island (FOC) and not including Government Levy ( USD11 / pax ).
  • Diver Package A + Night Dive is inclusive of the Diver package A plus 2 Guided Night Dives
  • Diver Package B shall include an additional Boat day trip to Sipadan which shall be
    scheduled on every Wednesday Saturday only.
  • Honeymooner package is inclusive of 1 cake, 1 bottle of champagne, 1 X 90 minutes session for the couple and Honeymoon Room decoration.
  • Spa Package is inclusive of 2 X 90 minute sessions of Rejuvenation & Relaxing massage and 1 session of 150 minutes Traditional Body scrub, bath and massage per person
  • Additional dive trip to Sipadan is charged USD160 per return boat trip plus government levy (USD11 / pax ). Sipadan trips are also subject to weather condition.
  • For reservation, it can be made by phone or in writing either by facsimile or preferably email to our Tawau office. Once a booking for a space is made, a 10% reservation fee from the total package price must be paid within 7 days after the initial booking otherwise it will automatically be made available for resale. The fees are not refundable and full payments have to be settled 30 days before the date of arrival.
  • Payment can also be made either by telegraphic transfer or by Credit Card with an
    authorized letter. Kindly be informed that our company shall not absorb any outstation bank charges and agents are required to pay to us the nett amount as agreed in the rates above.

    (For any last minute cancellation, delay and change of arrangement made by the customer (Less than 48 hours Before Arrival Time as per schedule), the company shall not be held responsible and reserve the rights to change to the customer for additional costs rendered.)

  • Surcharge during peak period of 10% is applicable for the period of August.

 Terms & Conditions
  • Deposit is required upon confirmation and all payments made are non refundable in part or in full.
  • If travel less than 4D/3N package a transfer surcharge will be impose at RM600 (return)
  • Package price above is subject to room availability and rates are Nett inclusive of all taxes.
  • Bookings subject to confirmation and booking terms. Ballzaction Sportsmart S/B & operators reserves the rights to change without prior notice. Minimum of 6 pax for package otherwise private transfer charges apply.
  • No alcohol/drugs when diving
  • No solo diving
  • No decompression dive or exit the recreational diving limit (in terms of time & depth)
  • Minimum one hour surface interval between dives
  • No riding on turtles
  • No crashing and holding onto corals
  • No collecting dead/live sea shells, corals or marine lives
  • No night dive and deep dive for Open water diver (unless previous experiences or records can be shown)
  • No gloves
  • In the event of no show, rooms will be automatically released and deposit will be forfeited.
  • The company accepts no liabilities for losses incurred due to failure to connect with other services management and cannot be held liable for loss of baggage or personal belongings, illness, injury or death resulting from activities in which are beyond our control.
  • The customer are advised to insure their own insurance coverage.
  • Customers are also fully responsible to any damage to the resort property.
  • Management reserves the right to alter, amend, delete or add to the conditions or withdraw the package at any time without prior notice.
  • Divers are require to sign a liability release & express assumption of risk form. Dive Master reserve the right to exclude uncertified or unfit divers from diving.
  • Dive master may at his discretion cancel diving activities due to unsafe condition and poor weather.
  • Diver are not allowed to dive within a minimum of 12 hours prior to flying (recommended by PADI).
     Information and rate provided by The Reef Dive Resort, Mataking