Mabul Island

Discover remote wooden villages floating above the ocean and explore the vibrant underwater world of its coral reefs.

In their own words: “For our final descent, we break away from the mainland entirely and skim out over the crystal-clear waters of the Perhentian Islands and Mabul Island. Off the coast of Semporna, remote wooden villages float untethered to the shore, their stilt structures hovering just inches above the ocean surface. We finally plunge below the atmospheric surface, dropping straight into a silent, bustling, alien world beneath the waves. These specific coral reefs are highly complex ecological engines. They act as nurseries and feeding grounds, actively supporting the broader oceanic food web of Southeast Asia.”