About Pom Pom Island
Pom Pom Island is a small coral island located about 30 kilometers northeast of Semporna town in Sabah, Malaysia, within the Celebes Sea. Part of the Semporna archipelago, it is known for its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reefs. The island hosts a single dive resort and is recognized as an important green and hawksbill turtle nesting site, attracting snorkelers and divers seeking marine biodiversity and tranquil island scenery.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, flat coral island with white sandy beaches, clear shallow waters and fringing reefs surrounding the island. The interior is lightly forested with a single resort, dive centre and jetty. Activities centre on snorkeling and scuba diving on house reefs, swimming, sunbathing and turtle watching. The island is quiet and low-density, with no villages or shops, accessible only by boat from Semporna.
Key highlights
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Important nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles
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Clear turquoise water and fringing coral reef ideal for snorkeling and diving
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White sandy beaches encircling the island
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House reef with diverse marine life including reef fish and occasional sea turtles
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Tranquil, low-development island with single resort
Route
| By air | Fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then drive approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to Semporna for boat transfer |
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| By road | Drive or take bus/van to Semporna town, then boat transfer from Semporna Jetty to the island (approximately 45-60 minutes) |
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