In fact, Sipadan island is unhabited now, there is no resort anymore on the island, just a military camp. People who go diving in Sipadan dive sites have to stay in the nearest islands or on a ferry boat. The closest islands are frm the closer to the farther : Kapalai, Mabul, Mataking. For example, it takes about 45 min with the dive boa from Kapalai or Mabul to reach Sipadan island.