Layang Layang
Layang Layang Island, a coral atoll that is truly one of nature's best creations. Dubbed “The Jewel of the Borneo Banks”, Layang Layang reveals, to many People’s delight the things dreams are made of... a truly magical marine kingdom of bottomless blue decorated with a kaleidoscope of nature's most lavish seascape.
In the middle of ancient South China Sea, 300kms North West off the coast of Sabah, Layang Layang lies like a beautiful emerald kissed by the sun and teased playfully by the winds. Time and tide has linked 13 coral reefs to form a languid lagoon with just a fraction of it breaking the calm surface of the sea. This atoll is also home to one of the most converted diving sites in the world.
Getting There
- 2 hours from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, by plane
- 1 hour from Kota Kinabalu to Layang Layang Island, by plane
Resorts and Beaches
There is only one resort and beach on Layang Layang Island which is Layang Layang Island Resort. Imagine, a whole island to yourself!
Layang Layang Island Resort
Layang Layang Island Resort is a modest three-star resort with 76 rooms and 10 suites. Its tropical hardwood structures and the likeness of a traditional Longhouse exudes an unparalleled sense of hospitality and warmth. Rooms are fully air-conditioned and furnished with the best of basis facilities. Guests are impressed with the extensive variety of east meets west cuisine that is spread out at every meal at the in-house restaurant. Each day presents a new exciting array of dishes to ensure you will never get bored with the food. Fresh water for the resort comes from a desalination plant which offers crystal clear water.
Diving
| Great for: | Advanced, Photography, Wall diving, Drift dives and Visibility |
| Not so great for: | Beginners, Snorkelling and Non-diving Activities |
| Highlights: | Blue-ringed octopus, Flamboyant cuttlefish, Frog fish, Pygmy seahorses, Green and hawksbill turtles |
| Depth: | 5 - >40m |
| Visibility: | 8 - 25m |
| Currents: | Can be strong |
| Surface Conditions: | Calm |
| Water Temperature: | 26 - 30°C |
| Experience Level: | Intermediate - Advanced |
| Number of dive sites: | 12 |
| Recommended Length of stay: | 5-8days |
How to register?
Before you visit Gill Divers personally to complete the registration (ideally 1 week before the intended trip), please complete the following forms.
And also bring along
- Two (2) passport sized photos (if you are taking a course)
- Deposit of $150.00 to confirm your placement (Cancellation policy)