<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Seaventures offers something that no other dive school in the world does — the chance to stay on a brightly-colored, retired oil rig perched on stilts above the water near Sipadan in Malaysian Borneo.” data-reactid=”27″>Seaventures offers something that no other dive school in the world does — the chance to stay on a brightly-colored, retired oil rig perched on stilts above the water near Sipadan in Malaysian Borneo.

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<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The resort was built to create a novel yet convenient experience for divers who want to stay in a cool accommodation while being only moments from some of the most highly-rated — and hard to reach — dive destinations in the world. The rig also welcomes those that just want to chill too, and offers lower-priced packages for non-divers., Seaventures has dorms, twin cabins, and deluxe rooms that look more like a traditional hotel accommodations. ” data-reactid=”48″>The resort was built to create a novel yet convenient experience for divers who want to stay in a cool accommodation while being only moments from some of the most highly-rated — and hard to reach — dive destinations in the world. The rig also welcomes those that just want to chill too, and offers lower-priced packages for non-divers., Seaventures has dorms, twin cabins, and deluxe rooms that look more like a traditional hotel accommodations.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The rig itself was built in Panama and used in the oil and gas industry. It was retired in 1985 and dumped in a Singaporean shipyard until an ex-government official saw it and had the idea for a rig hotel that could live in the middle of the sea. It was also an eco-friendly exploit, since the rig was already built and sea-worthy, only the poles had to be constructed. The rig opened in its’ current spot in 1997 and still remains one of the world’s most unusual hotels.” data-reactid=”51″>The rig itself was built in Panama and used in the oil and gas industry. It was retired in 1985 and dumped in a Singaporean shipyard until an ex-government official saw it and had the idea for a rig hotel that could live in the middle of the sea. It was also an eco-friendly exploit, since the rig was already built and sea-worthy, only the poles had to be constructed. The rig opened in its’ current spot in 1997 and still remains one of the world’s most unusual hotels.

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<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Since you’re perched in the middle of the ocean for your stay (which has to be a minimum of four days and three nights) transport to and from the rig, three buffet meals per day, a few barbeque nights per week, and unlimited snacks are included, as are three off-rig dives for a three-day stay and unlimited dives off the house reef — which insiders say is best for viewing sea life directly under the rig since fish and other creatures like the shelter provided by the rig. ” data-reactid=”72″>Since you’re perched in the middle of the ocean for your stay (which has to be a minimum of four days and three nights) transport to and from the rig, three buffet meals per day, a few barbeque nights per week, and unlimited snacks are included, as are three off-rig dives for a three-day stay and unlimited dives off the house reef — which insiders say is best for viewing sea life directly under the rig since fish and other creatures like the shelter provided by the rig.

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<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The accommodation also has wifi, a screening room, a sun deck with 360º views of the Celebes Sea, and a game room with snooker, mahjong, and table tennis. When you’re not diving, grab a boat to a nearby island to take in the local culture — visitors especially recommend Mabul Island. ” data-reactid=”93″>The accommodation also has wifi, a screening room, a sun deck with 360º views of the Celebes Sea, and a game room with snooker, mahjong, and table tennis. When you’re not diving, grab a boat to a nearby island to take in the local culture — visitors especially recommend Mabul Island.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="The dive school carries all the equipment for training both in the classroom and in the water. They offer courses for everyone from beginning divers to near pros, try a learn to dive class, padi professional course, or freediving lessons.” data-reactid=”94″>The dive school carries all the equipment for training both in the classroom and in the water. They offer courses for everyone from beginning divers to near pros, try a learn to dive class, padi professional course, or freediving lessons.

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<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Reviewers say they love it for the unique experience of staying on the retired rig, the relaxing deck, friendly expat and local staff and guests, and the fact that the staff preps all dive equipment, meaning you just need to put on your wetsuit and jump in.” data-reactid=”115″>Reviewers say they love it for the unique experience of staying on the retired rig, the relaxing deck, friendly expat and local staff and guests, and the fact that the staff preps all dive equipment, meaning you just need to put on your wetsuit and jump in.