Snorkel the tropical waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park near Kota Kinabalu and see a host of colorful reef fish and coral gardens. Chill out on sandy beaches, and relax over a full a la carte lunch at an island café.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 8:45 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English, Chinese, Malay
Experience
Highlights
- Snorkel among the colorful coral gardens of Sabah
- Explore the Coral Triangle of Kota Kinabalu
- Sail by catamaran to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in the South China Sea
- See if you can find Nemo among the coral reefs
- Enjoy an a la carte lunch on a tropical island
- Spot elusive green or hawksbill turtles
- Take an optional snorkeling or skin diving lesson with a PADI instructor
Full description
Spend the day snorkeling at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, part of the Coral Triangle of Sabah in the South China Sea. Recognised as having the greatest biodiversity of any waters in the world, the Coral Triangle offers a vast range of marine life, including many colorful reef fish.
You will sail by fully equipped catamaran to the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman, where you will take 2 different guided snorkeling adventures around the coral gardens. An a la carte lunch will be served during the day at an island café, while refreshments will be available on board the well-equipped catamaran throughout.
The exact snorkel locations will be selected on the day of your tour, dependent on sea conditions, as well as your level of experience. For more confident snorkelers, a trip to a remote coral reef will be organized, where you can snorkel directly off the boat.
Less experienced snorkelers can relax with the help of a PADI professional guide, who will snorkel with you from tranquil beaches, and help you spot and identify the diverse marine life. See if you can spot an elusive green or hawksbill turtle. And look out for the shy clownfish, fondly known as "Nemo!"
Includes
- Full-day snorkeling tour
- PADI-certified guide
- Optional snorkeling and skin diving skills session
- Boat transfers
- Access to fish identification material
- Equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) and optional wetsuit
- Buoyancy aid
- Lunch
- Water and biscuits
- Jetty, island entrance, and conservation fees
- Hotel transfers
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet at 09:00 at the entrance to Jesselton Point Jetty in central Kota Kinabalu. From here you will be escorted to one of the boats. Jesselton Point Jetty is a short stroll , or taxi ride, from most hotels in central Kota Kinabalu.
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Know before you go
- Please note that the snorkeling sites visited are subject to weather / sea state on the day and your level of comfort and confidence snorkeling in the sea
- Any participant under 18 years must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
- Personal buoyancy aids (vests) are available - please ask the crew for one when you join the boat
