Logo

1 of 13
Take a peek at this Malaysian oil rig-turned-diving resort.Seaventures Dive Rig
Seaventures Dive Rig
Advertisement
Seaventures Dive Rig
Seaventures Dive Rig
Handout
Advertisement
Handout
Handout
Michael Tan
Advertisement
Michael Tan
Advertisement

This is far from your ordinary resort.

Sure, you can spend your vacation in an exotic location in any sort of property — big, small, luxurious, not-so-luxurious, etc. But no matter the type, they’ll largely share one aspect: they’re built on land.

But if you want to spice things up — and if you really want to travel a distance — you can while away the time staying in a structure located directly above water, like a bungalow on stilts in the Maldives or Polynesia. Or, you can take this kind of property to the next level.

Off the island of Sipadan, Malaysia, there’s a converted oil rig called Seaventures, which hovers right over the Celebes Sea.

From the outside, the structure still resembles an industrial-looking rig, but once you’re on it, there are all sorts of conventional resort-style amenities. Features include a sun deck and bar that look out to the nearby islands, a game room with mahjong and pingpong, even a conference room with video capabilities, according to Contemporist.

Meanwhile, the accommodations — though basic (some have bunk beds and communal bathrooms) — look cozy.

But coolest of all, tourists looking to make the most of scuba diving opportunities can plunge right into the water from the rig. After all, the surrounding area is regarded as one of the world’s best locations for diving. With a quick jump, you can zoom past vibrant coral and swim with turtles.

Comments
anonymous profile image
Powered by RoundtableBuilt on infrastructure designed for real-time media. Learn more at RTB.io.© Roundtable 2026. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy