Pom Pom Island
Pom Pom Island is 30km NE of Semporna in Sabah, East Malaysia. It is a small white sand island completely surrounded by coral reefs. There is no village, no pollution and very little fishing. The reef has amazing biodiversity with very large numbers of fish and coral species. As of 2013, the fish life is recovering and the corals are being replanted by TRACC to reduce the areas of rubble and increase larval fish settlement.
Get in
The only transport to Pom Pom Island is arranged by the two resorts Celebes Beach resort or Sipadan Pom Pom Resort
Get around
There are no roads on the island and the forest is generally impassable. The only way to get around the island is to walk along the beach at low tide or swim/snorkel.
See
Amazing marine life including nesting turtles!
Do
- Learn to snorkel or dive. The snorkelling here is terrific due to excellent visibility and abundant marine life.
- 🌍 Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC). Help with the marine conservation activities. From 1200 € / 2 weeks.
Eat
The only food on the island is at the resorts.
Drink
There are no bars or restaurants outside of what resorts provide.
Stay safe
There is no village so everyone on the island works for a resort, so there is very little crime. The island has no poisonous snakes and the most dangerous creatures are centipedes which bite and mosquito bites which can become infected. There is no Malaria.