Malaysia · SNORKELING IN KOTA KINABALU

The 10 Snorkeling in Kota Kinabalu Travellers Actually Book

10 tours  ·  from $63 a head

Some of these run daily and some run on permits and tides. Below: 10 snorkeling in Kota Kinabalu worth the slot, what each includes, and which need booking before you fly.

Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - A guided start for first-time snorkelers
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Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

1.Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $65Our pick

Explore three snorkel sites in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park with a PADI guide, island lunch, gear, water, and a small group.

“Didi was welcoming and attentive. We went to two spots before lunch and saw a black-tipped shark and so many kinds of fish, and we swam with a beautiful sea turtle. After a nice lunch, we went to one more spot and felt like we were members of a school of damsel fish. A great day. Recommend this trip.”

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Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu - Choosing the right reef for the day
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Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

2.Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 101 reviews · 7 hours · from $66

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s full-day snorkeling tour, with coral reefs, turtles, guided swims, island lunch, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“I had a great time snorkeling! Everything was well organized and the instructors Asri and Didi were very professional, friendly, and made the experience both safe and fun. The spots we visited were beautiful, full of marine life, and the time passed so quickly because I enjoyed it so much. Lunch was also very tasty. On the island, I even got to see monkeys and a Komodo lizard, which made the day even more special. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone visiting!”

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Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan - Optional Water Sports at Your Own Cost
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Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

3.Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 97 reviews · 1 day · from $67

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Sapi and Manukan island tour, with snorkeling, lunch, boat transfers, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“Tour guide was friendly and positive, spent over three hours on the first island (sapi) and an hour on the second (Manukan) which was nicer of the two. Felt like the long stay on sapi was mainly to pressure you into paying for the additional activities. Lunch wasn’t bad but quite greasy and not worth the price”

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Kota Kinabalu: Sapi & Manukan Island Snorkelling with Lunch

4.Sapi & Manukan Island Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $66

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Sapi and Manukan island tour, with snorkelling, lunch, guide support, timing, value, and practical tips.

“A whole day full of activities, riding the banana boat for a small extra fee, tons of snorkeling a huge lunch and a chance to relax at the end with a beer. Zai was a brilliant guide throughout”

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Kota Kinabalu: Manukan & Sapi Islands Snorkeling with Lunch - The morning pickup and ride to Jesselton Point
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Kota Kinabalu: Manukan & Sapi Islands Snorkeling with Lunch

5.Manukan & Sapi Islands Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 61 reviews · 7 hours · from $74

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Manukan and Sapi snorkeling trip, with lunch, boat transfers, costs, timing, watersports, and practical advice.

“Bardzo profesjonalna obsługa. Przewodnik był cały czas z nami i troszczył się abyśmy byli zadowoleni. Polecam tego organizatora.”

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Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu - A second 90-minute stop adds real value
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Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu: Island Hopping with Snorkeling & Meal - Starting at Jesselton Point before 9:30 a.m.
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Kota Kinabalu: Island Hopping with Snorkeling & Meal

7.Island Hopping with Snorkeling & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $63Best value

See if Kota Kinabalu’s Manukan and Sapi island trip is worth $63, with snorkeling, lunch, boat times, crowds, and practical tips.

“Geen goede ervaring, super massaal, op de eilanden gedropt met een snorkel, tegelijk met honderden toeristen van andere organisaties. Prima lunch maar bovenal niet je geld waard.”

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Sabah: Dreamer Island Snorkeling Day Tour Ticket - The 30-minute speedboat crossing
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Kota Kinabalu | Snorkeling Sapi Island/Manukan Island - The 15-minute speedboat to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
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Kota Kinabalu | Snorkeling Sapi Island/Manukan Island

9.Kota Kinabalu | Snorkeling Sapi Island/Manukan Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Sapi Island snorkeling trip, with boat details, lunch, beach time, costs, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“Veel te druk op sapi island daardoor geen tropisch eiland gevoel. Ook de manier hoe tijdens ons bezoek de bepaalde nationaliteiten hun vakantie willen vieren met grote groepen is niet wenselijk. Ook de hoeveelheid afval/plastic overal is zeer treurig om te zien. Geen aanrader.”

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Kota Kinabalu : Snorkeling at Ara Dinawan Private Island - First arrival: tea, orientation, and a short island walk
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Kota Kinabalu : Snorkeling at Ara Dinawan Private Island

10.Snorkeling at Ara Dinawan Private Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Ara Dinawan Island offers snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, and a quiet beach escape near Kota Kinabalu, but timing and reef quality need care.

“The island was quiet, felt secluded and rustic with ample lounge chairs. The food was delicious and staff amazing. The meeting times were confusing - the tickets said 7:30am. The booking info said 7am. The corresponding person who was very prompt and helpful said 9am! So we arrived at 8am and waited for an hour. With no hotel pick up its was a little over priced for the one snorkel trip only 3 mins from the island for 1 hr. The rest of the time was leisure time swimming.”

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