Announcement: Got instantly mesmerized by Mabul Island in Semporna

The charm of Mabul Island in Semporna is too strong! Got stunned by the beauty of the pictures taken on the way back! Stayed in the mwb water bungalow borneo villa room type (water bungalow video has been updated in the next post, welcome to watch~), the experience was too good, mainly featuring fun and vacation vibes to the max, here's the complete guide to the water bungalow: 😌Water bungalow or town: If you have a budget, definitely go for the water bungalow, the town is rather rundown and a bit chaotic, stick to the principle of 'since you're here, go for it' 😇Booking: It's recommended to book 2-3 months in advance, the top water bungalows during peak holiday seasons get filled up very quickly, booking early ensures you get the room type you like; 🥰Which water bungalow is better: Highly recommend mwb, the staff are very nice, the internet signal is good, the food is delicious, and no water snakes were seen! Three snorkeling trips per day plus unlimited snorkeling around, interspersed with activities like kayaking, glass boat, and releasing little turtles, making the island's beautiful flowers a highlight. The overall area is very large, offering a great exploration experience, and they even allow the Bajau people to sell seafood and coconuts by boat (the water bungalow charges a processing fee), giving you the ultimate fun of bargaining! Before, I was hesitating between Kapalai and mwb, but after staying, I fell in love with mwb. We went snorkeling and took a boat to the vicinity of Kapalai, and from a distance, it really looked very simple , not as colorful as Mabul, and also smaller with fewer activities, and they don't allow the Bajau people to sell seafood (which is really super fun, they speak 'plastic' Chinese); Additionally, there's a bar in the center of the island, where you can listen to music and enjoy the sea breeze, which is super chill! 😉Some mwb water bungalow tips you won't find elsewhere: 1. It's advised to check in as early as possible, because it takes 1 hour by car from Tawau Airport to Semporna plus 40 minutes by boat🚢, then after checking in, the butler's briefing and signing various documents plus getting the keys takes nearly 30 minutes, and all activities end at five in the afternoon, so checking in too late is like wasting the first day; 2. Diving: The water bungalow offers free snorkeling, deep diving costs 350 Malaysian Ringgit per person, the instructor will take you to the pool for training before going into the sea; 3. Bajau seafood: Just cut the price in half and it's done, be careful to check if they've switched to smaller or dead seafood, cash only, and it's troublesome to pay extra; don't buy sea urchins!! The hotel won't cook them, fearing you'll get diarrhea, strongly suggest buying various shrimps, they're delicious and super cheap; hand over the seafood to the hotel before 4-5:30, try to give it early otherwise the dish will be served late; 4. Hotel dining: Three meals a day, buffet style, dinner includes barbecue plus a whole huge tuna, various desserts, curry beef, staples, etc. are quite delicious! To get a sea view seat in the restaurant, you need to reserve early in the afternoon~ 5. mwb shuttle: When leaving, don't book your flight too early, flights before three in the afternoon seem to require checking out at 6:30 in the morning, because mwb has scheduled boats and cars every day to take you to Tawau Airport; 6. mwb amenities: Toiletries are provided, but mosquito repellent spray or sunblock mud should be brought by yourself, there's no large convenience store on the island, there's a small shop where you can buy snacks, and snorkeling gear is also available for borrowing