Everything seemed so perfect when you first met Kapalai
Island. You don’t what words to use to describe this beautiful and dreamy
destination, so it doesn’t sound like an advertisement, which always lies. By
boat, Kapalai Island is about 40 minutes away from Semporna town. It is near to
Mabul and Sipadan Islands, the world-class diving sites of Sabah.
200 years ago, Kapalai Island was once a “true” island
before it was eroded by the sea. What leaves today is only a stretch of sand
bar, which will disappear during high tide, thereby giving it another name
“magic island.” You can enjoy every moment of staying there.
1. Crystal clear water
The sea water is so clean that you can see the bottom
clearly even it is deeper than 10 feet. From my photos, you will see some “dark
spots” in the water. Those are the corals and sea weed, the sign of rich
underwater life. You better explain this coz some foreigners, who never go to
sea, would think it is “dirty” stuff. Since this place is so far away from main
land, it is also far from air and noise pollution.
2. Fishes everywhere, some look delicious
Just look down from the boardwalk. But probably what
would amaze you the most are large number of starfishes around the resort. They
are so plentiful that they have become a feature here, making the water looks
like the sky in the sea.
And you also don’t need to dive deep to see stingray,
tiger fish, angel fish… At night you will see them wandering under the light of
the jetty and chalets. I even saw a sea turtle passing by.
3. Meal time
Food is plentiful too, in buffet style. Unlike the
restaurants in town, in here seaview is the music, sea breeze is the air-con,
sunset is the candle.
Personally like the opening in the dining hall, where you
can see the fishes below.
4. Spacious chalet
Very big room, as big as a house, even for 3 guests. You
can open all the windows, so you can see the sea when you are on the bed. There is a small group of soldiers stationed on the
island. They are not there for vacation, but to protect the tourists. You can saw
them only in late night. Well, it is not that our place is not safe. Consider
in any part of the world, there are always politic extremists from other
countries, who look for easy target. The presence of armed force nearby will be
an added security though we would never use them. At least you could sleep
soundly.
5. Water Sport
Don’t you want to jump into its sea water at this point?
Yes, you can do snorkeling, swimming, diving and kayaking all day long if you
like to. They also have a dive centre on the island. Dived in the Mandarin
Valley, about 17 Metres in depth and near to the resort. You can saw flamboyant
cuttlefish, eel, tiger fish, stone fish and many other macro sea life.
So what are u waiting for....
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