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Celebes Explorer 9 is a comfortable standard liveaboard, it offering dive liveaboard trips in the Sipadan island year round, It can accommodate 16 guests.

Frequently Asked Questions
Date 23/12/26 to 26/12/26
Duration 3 nights
Boat Celebes Explorer 9
Destination Malaysia
Departure Sipadan
Arrival Sipadan
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Description

Boat

Celebes Explorer 9 is a 29 metres long, 7.2 meters wide steel dive liveaboard, renewd in 2019, with cruising speed at 8 - 10 knots. It is the only liveaboard can provide dive trips inside of the Sipadan Marine Park.

Celebes Explorer 9 will take you on an adventurous journey across the ocean to some of Borneo’s most astonishing diving spots that you can dream of. This liveaboard is the best way to experience diving at Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, and other nearby spots as it allows you to reach areas that you normally cannot get from a land-based dive resort.

Daily dives to Sipadan Island are available through Celebes Explorer 9 so you can explore the world-famous dive site and get sightings of unique marine life, including the green turtles, bump parrotfish, and barracudas. For those who enjoy muck diving, Mabul Island is one of the world’s top destinations for it, offering sightings of exceptionally unique and diverse sea creatures.

Celebes Explorer 9 features an indoor air conditioned lounge with TV, camera charging stations, sitting area, dining area, as well as a self service mini bar that provides 24 hours free water, coffee, tea, milo, biscuit & bread, snacks.

The spacious uppper sundeck is partially covered with canvas. There are chairs & beach mattress for relaxation.

Celebes Explorer 9 has a large dive deck with equipment storage, air fill station, rinse tanks, freshwater shower.

Celebes Explorer 9 will bring divers to Sipadan (guaranteed) along with Mabul and Kapalai islands.


Cabin

Celebes Explorer 9 has 8 guest cabins, it can welcome 18 guests :

All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms, wardrobe, lifejacket etc.

2 Double Cabins:
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, seaview windows.

6 Twin Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single bed side by side, port windows.


Diving

  • 3 - 4 dives per day (including 2 dives in Sipadan daily)

  • No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.

  • Only 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.

  • All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

  • Divers must be at least AOW to dive in Sipadan Island


Other Informations

  • Nitrox:Not available at the moment
  • 15L Tanks:Not available at the moment
  • REBREATHER Dive:Not available at the moment
  • Technical Dive:Not available at the moment yet
  • Dive Equipment:Complimentary for certified divers
  • Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
  • Wi-Fi Internet :Available with additional cost
  • Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
  • Massage Service:Not available at the moment
  • Payment on board:By cash only (USD/EUR/MYR)
  • Crew Number:12, including 2 dive guides

Cabins & prices

From

$859

Included

  • Marine park fees & Port fees
  • VAT and local taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
  • Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
  • Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
  • Dive guide service
  • Dive equipment rentals
  • Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
  • Boat accident insurance
  • Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
  • Cabin cleaning service

Not included

  • Domestic flights in destination country
  • Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
  • Alcoholic beverage
  • Soft drinks
  • Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Crew gratuity

More

Destinations Malaysia
Facilities Camera Station, Wi-Fi
Languages spoken Chinese, English

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More details

Celebes Explorer 9 liveaboard dive trip in Malaysia — check key facts at a glance: dates, ports, duration, cabin types and what is included. Jump to the FAQs below for pricing, certification and booking details.

DestinationMalaysia
BoatCelebes Explorer 9
DateDec 23, 2026 — Dec 26, 2026
Duration3 nights
DepartureSipadan
ArrivalSipadan
Cabin typesClassic Twin, Twin/Double, Premium Double, Premium Twin/Double
Boat capacity16 guests maximum

Frequently Asked Questions

From per person sharing. The price varies by cabin type and occupancy. Single supplement applies for solo travelers. Live pricing is shown on the booking page with no hidden fees.
Includes: airport and hotel transfers, full-board meals, soft drinks, diving (tanks, weights, weight belts), dive guide, land excursions, cabin towels, toiletries and boat accident insurance. Excludes: flights, marine park fees, fuel surcharge, equipment rental, nitrox, alcohol, dive insurance, gratuity.
Most Celebes Explorer 9 routes require Open Water certification with at least 50 logged dives. Some sites with strong currents require Advanced Open Water. Check the Useful Information tab on this page for destination-specific requirements.
Malaysia offers year-round diving with two distinct seasons. Manta and warmer water characterise the wet season, while larger pelagics and cooler water mark the dry season. Browse upcoming departures by month on the Schedules tab to pick the best window for your travel dates.
Celebes Explorer 9 operates across Malaysia. Expect schooling pelagics, reef sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, vibrant coral walls and macro critters. Seasonal highlights shift by month and region - check the destination page for current conditions.
Browse live departures on the Schedules tab. Each row links to the booking page with date, route and confirmed pricing. For private charters or custom itineraries, contact the Dive and Cruise dive team via the form below. No booking fees.
Most Malaysia liveaboard trips connect via a regional hub. We recommend arriving 1 day before embarkation to recover from travel and to clear any park or transit fees. Airport transfers are included in the trip price.
This specific Celebes Explorer 9 departure runs from Dec 23 - Dec 26, 2026. Embarkation is in the afternoon of day 1, disembarkation in the morning of the final day. Plan international flights to arrive 1 day early and depart 1 day late.
Cabin options on this Celebes Explorer 9 departure include: Classic Twin, Twin/Double, Premium Double, Premium Twin/Double. Each cabin has ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, storage and US-plug outlets. Live availability and per-person pricing by cabin are shown on the booking page.

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