Go Scuba Diving From an Oil Rig Hotel
Seaventures Dive Resort. The resort occupies a former oil rig off the island of Sipadan. The island, administered by Malaysia though also claimed by the Philippines, is an idyllic tropical wonderland. Jacques Cousteau himself, a man who has seen his share of islands, called Sipadan “an untouched piece of art.”
To call the Seaventures Dive Resort a “resort” is s a bit of a misnomer. The sleeping quarters, while certainly comfortable, have all the atmosphere of your grandparent’s basement guest room. The food, while tasty and plentiful, is no culinary tour de force. There’s no swimming pool, no spa, no gym—and none of the guests seem to mind. They all come to here for what most divers-in-the-know consider to be one of the world’s top five scuba spots. When not under water guests at the Seaventures hang out on the deck of this former oil rig drinking beers, swapping stories and marveling at what a beautiful place they’ve found themselves.
:::: snorkeling! sheesh what DIDN’T we try during our vacation?? lol Oh yea, one of us almost drowned hahaha because the locals kept saying the area won’t be deep, when we got there and looked down, there was a freakin deep cliff! hahaha good times ;)
:::: Helmet diving was an unforgettable experience! I actually touched those fish! lol I love how easily affordable everything are in the philippines!
