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Top 10 Snorkelling Trips in Kota Kinabalu

10 tours  ·  from $63 a head

The 10 best snorkelling trips in Kota Kinabalu you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Guided Snorkeling Day Trip, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - Why the guide matters in open water
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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

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s guided snorkeling trip, with three marine park stops, lunch, small groups, expert guides, and practical tips.

“This was definitely one of the best experiences of my life. I am a nervous swimmer and was a bit overwhelmed when I entered the water. But the divers with me were exceptional - so calm and composed, helping me with a smile while I was going bonkers 😪 I was alone in the group but the divers checked on me regularly and the other guests were super sweet. After the initial fear, once you put your head in the water - you are literally in another world. Colourful fishes dashing around you, corals just dancing in the water. I have seen fishes in all colours in one dip. Unreal!!!…”

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Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu - Choosing a snorkeling site for your comfort
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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, island lunch, small groups, skilled guides, and practical booking tips.

“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 - 8:30 AM hotel pickup and the trip to Star Marina
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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, buffet lunch, boat transfers, costs, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“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

Kota Kinabalu: Manukan & Sapi Islands Snorkeling with Lunch - Three useful hours on Manukan Island
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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

Spend seven hours snorkeling Manukan and Sapi Islands with lunch, boat transfers, hotel pickup, and optional water sports from Kota Kinabalu.

“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 - Boarding the colorful Seatango fun boat
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Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu: Island Hopping with Snorkeling & Meal - What four hours at Manukan Island really means
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Kota Kinabalu: Island Hopping with Snorkeling & Meal

Sabah: Dreamer Island Snorkeling Day Tour Ticket - 8:30 a.m. pickup and the ride to STAR Marina
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Sabah: Dreamer Island Snorkeling Day Tour Ticket

8.Dreamer Island Snorkeling Day Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $66

Spend a full day snorkeling at Dreamer Island near Kota Kinabalu, with boat transfers, lunch, coral reefs, free beach time, and optional water sports.

“i like how free we were to just have our own time. was able to relax on the shore. our guide, was very informative.”

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Kota Kinabalu | Snorkeling Sapi Island/Manukan Island - First look at Sapi Island
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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 snorkel trip, with boat transfers, lunch, beach time, costs, drawbacks, and practical 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 - The morning crossing from Beringgis Riverside Seafood Restaurant
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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

Review of Ara Dinawan Island snorkeling near Kota Kinabalu, with boat rides, beach picnic, water sports, timing advice, and honest value notes.

“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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