Board near the red phone boxes at Jesselton Point and spend a day snorkeling three reefs in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. RAID-trained guides, island lunch, and provided gear make this a straightforward introduction to Sabah’s underwater life.
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The morning starts at the red phone boxes on Jesselton Point Jetty, where the jetty’s small boats cut through glassy water and the reef-laced horizon pulls you toward a chain of islands.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Should be comfortable swimming or floating in water too deep to stand; basic swimming fitness recommended
Wildlife
History
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park was established in the 1970s to protect several coral islands off Kota Kinabalu and to support local fisheries and tourism.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to use mooring buoys, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize reef damage and coral bleaching risks.
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Arrive on time
Boats leave promptly at 09:00—be at Jesselton Point by 08:45 to check in and get fitted for gear.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before boarding to protect corals and reduce skin exposure to sun while snorkeling.
Know your flotation limits
If you’re uncomfortable in deep water request a life jacket and stay near the guide during drift segments.
Protect belongings
Bring a dry bag or lock valuables onshore—boat space is limited and waves can splash the deck.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the reef; apply before boarding.
summer
Rashguard or swim shirt
Light protection from sun and chafing during prolonged snorkeling sessions.
summer
Water shoes or reef shoes
Protect feet when stepping on rocky shores or slippery jetties.
Light dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet and spare clothes dry on a small boat.