MV Celebes Explorer 9 was commissioned on October 2019 and replaces the MV Celebes Explorer which has now been retired from service. This liveaboard is the only liveaboard operating in the area. This liveaboard spans 29 m in length and can travel up to 10 knots.
With fairly basic amenities, this liveaboard is a great fit for divers who don't mind forgoing a little luxury and focus on diving Sipadan Island every day. This liveaboard has 8 units of twin share cabin and can accommodate 16 guests.
Your Sipadan Permit Allocation
MV Celebes Explorer 9 is alloted 10 permits each day. With this allocation, you will get to dive Sipadan Island every day. Can you imagine? We certainly can!
Facilities
MV Celebes Explorer 9 has the usual facilities geared towards divers. The tank filling station is located at the stern. The lounge and dining area is spacious and air-conditioned on the middle deck. Internet access is available in the lounge, but may not always be reliable.
Attractions
This liveaboard explores Sipadan Island and Mabul Island
Room Types
Rooms at MV Celebes Explorer 9 are cosy and clean. There is only one room category, which is the twin share cabin.
Standard Cabin
Sipadan 4D/3N from $1,029 per diver twin share.
Sipadan 4D/3N from $943 per non-diver twin share.
Sipadan 5D/4N from $1,372 per diver twin share.
Sipadan 5D/4N from $1,243 per non-diver twin share.
Sipadan 8D/7N from $2,400 per diver twin share.
Sipadan 8D/7N from $2,143 per non-diver twin share.
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- Bunk bed configuration with top as single bed and bottom as double bed.
- Air conditioning
- Attached hot and cold shower and bathroom
- Dressing table