WHO ARE WE?​

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​We are a small private beach resort in Sabah, with a PADI dive centre. We appeal to the adventurous social traveller who is looking for a place where they can appreciate the natural beauty of borneo both above and below water. At Bigfin Beach Resort you can engage in activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding, jungle trekking, or you can simply chill out and enjoy the stunning surroundings. 
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We are the first dive company to operate in KOTA BELUD. We offer FUN DIVES for Introductory to Experienced divers and a full range of PADI DIVE COURSES. 

WHERE ARE WE?​

Our dive resort is based on beautiful Pantai Merakit beach opposite Pulau Pandan Island in Mengkabar Bay. We are approximately 60km north of the city Kota Kinabalu on a stretch of undeveloped coastline in KOTA BELUD.
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 How to get here?
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​Taxi from KK
RM120 - Private Taxi Direct (we can book for you)
RM70-90 Grab Car 
​Bus from KK
Depart from Padang Merdaka Terminal KK to Kota Belud (RM10, 1 1/2hours), then take a taxi to Mengkabar (RM50 20mins)
Private Transport / Rental Cars
Follow Google Map for directions and signposts to Bigfin Divers/Mengkabar Village or Dragon Pearl Resort (next door) ​

Our Diving

After years of research in the area, we have discovered some spectacular dive sites away from the crowds!
​Dive with us and encounter no other divers underwater. Expect a personalised service where you can experience the underwater world undisturbed!​​
We offer daily dive trips with small groups, experienced qualified instructors and a safe professional learning experience in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

IDYLLIC ISLAND'S

We are located directly opposite the tiny uninhabited island of PULAU PANDAN. The island's safe shallow waters and surrounding coral reef is a perfect location for beginner divers to learn and refresh dive skills. In good weather conditions we also run trips to Usukan Island and the famous Pulau Mantanani.

UNCHARTED REEFS

Drift with the current across huge submerged reefs with healthy hard coral gardens and schools of colourful reef fish. Explore beautiful dive sites in blissful tranquility. Since we have discovered most of our dive locations ourselves we are the only dive centre to visit these stunning sites! 

SHARKS AND RAYS

Our dive sites are home to resident bamboo sharks, cat sharks, leopard sharks, many species of rays, and if you are lucky you many encounter passing whale sharks! We are one of the only places in Sabah outside of Sipadan where you are almost guaranteed to see sharks!

"We have an extensive catologue of marine species.. from the bizarre macrolife to large pelagic fish.. don't miss the seasonal giants that visit anually!"!