Kota Kinabalu Snorkeling: 3 Guided Dives in Tunku Abdul Rahman
Three guided snorkels, two morning sessions and one after lunch, in a protected marine park
Guided snorkeling in Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park near Kota Kinabalu with a RAID-certified in-water guide, maximum group of six divers, and three separate snorkel sessions across the day. Pickup from Jesselton Point Jetty; lunch served on an island with vegetarian choices; masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits and life jackets provided. Suitable for anyone comfortable in deep water; children welcome from age 10.
The Experience
You're collected from Jesselton Point Jetty in Kota Kinabalu and taken by 33-foot trimaran into Tunku Abdul Rahman, a protected national marine park. A RAID-certified guide briefs the group—never more than six—before the first snorkel. The guide stays in the water with you for all three sessions: two in the morning, one after lunch. Equipment is provided (masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, life jackets if you want them), so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and step straight into the boat.
The underwater world here holds the creatures Sabah is known for, and the guide points them out across three separate dives rather than one long stretch. Between sessions there's time on the boat, and lunch is served on a tropical island with a menu—vegetarian options available. Drinking water flows all day. The schedule compresses the whole experience into one afternoon without rushing it, which is what lets a guide manage a small group and still cover three different sites.
You need to be comfortable in water too deep to stand in, and fit enough for the physical demands of the day, but the operator welcomes all fitness levels and ages from ten up. The boat does the work of getting you between sites; you do the work of moving through the water and looking.
What’s included
- Pickup from Jesselton Point Jetty in Kota Kinabalu.
- three guided snorkel sessions in Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park with a RAID-certified in-water guide.
- snorkeling equipment including masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits and life jackets.
- lunch on a tropical island with a choice of menu items and vegetarian options.
- free-flowing drinking water throughout the day.
- boat transfers in a 33-foot trimaran.
Operated by Borneo Dream Travel Tours Sdn Bhd
Is this one for you?Pickup from Jesselton Point Jetty means you don't need a car or your own transport to reach the marine park—the boat and the guide are arranged, and the day holds together without you building it. Small groups (maximum six) and a certified guide in the water with you make this work for anyone comfortable in deep water, whether you've snorkeled before or this is your first time.
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Top questions
What marine creatures will I see snorkeling in Tunku Abdul Rahman?
Tunku Abdul Rahman is a protected national marine park with diverse reef life typical of Borneo's waters. Your RAID-certified guide will point out the creatures you encounter across the three snorkel sessions, though the specific species vary by site and season.
Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?
All snorkeling equipment is provided: masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits and life jackets if you need one. You only need to bring a swimsuit and towel.
How long is the snorkeling day trip from Kota Kinabalu?
The full day runs from pickup at Jesselton Point Jetty through three guided snorkel sessions—two in the morning and one after lunch—with boat transfers and an island lunch included.
What's included in the lunch served on the island?
Lunch is served on a tropical island with a choice from a menu; vegetarian options are available. Drinking water is provided throughout the day on the boat.
Can children go snorkeling in Tunku Abdul Rahman?
Children are welcome from age 10. They must be comfortable in water too deep to stand in and fit enough for the physical demands of the day.
Do I need snorkeling experience, or is this suitable for beginners?
The activity is suitable for anyone wishing to explore the underwater world, regardless of fitness level. Your RAID-certified guide will brief the group before each session and stay in the water with you throughout.
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