Spend a full day exploring the shallow reefs of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park with three guided dives, lunch on a tropical island, and small-group RAID-certified instruction. Expect calm seas, 8–25 m depths, and a high chance of turtles and reef sharks.
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A morning lightens over Jesselton Point as the boat slips free and the city’s hum shrinks to a line of rooftops. By 09:00 divers are already suiting up; the sea ahead is patient, the islands like small green reasons to breathe. The first descent peers into gardens of hard coral, fish darting like punctuation. The second dive explores slightly deeper bommies where turtles graze and reef sharks patrol with casual authority. After lunch on a palm-sheltered sandbank, the final afternoon dive lets visibility and calm seas do the rest.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7–8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; comfortable swimming ability and basic stamina for repeated dives and boardings
Wildlife
History
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park was established in the 1970s as Malaysia’s first marine park to protect coastal reefs off Sabah.
Conservation
Park fees fund patrols and reef programs; divers are asked to avoid touching coral, use moorings when provided, and follow guide briefings to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Leisure Diving | Fun Dives | 3 Dives in TARP, Kota Kinabalu today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification card and logbook
Operators require proof of certification and logbook entries for deeper or repeated dives—carry them in a waterproof sleeve.
Hydrate before boarding
A full day on the water and several dives demand good hydration to reduce fatigue and improve equalization.
Practice ear equalization early
Equalize on descent and pause frequently to avoid discomfort at 8–25 m depths; abort if you can’t equalize.
Use reef-safe sunscreen and a rashguard
Protect skin from sun during surface intervals and reduce reef impact—opt for biodegradable, mineral sunscreens.
Certification card & logbook
Required for boarding and to show diver experience.
Dive computer or depth gauge
Helps track no-decompression limits across three daily dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen and SPF rashguard
Protects from sun during surface intervals and reduces environmental impact.
summer
Light travel wetsuit or shorty
Provides thermal comfort and abrasion protection in early morning or cooler waters.
spring