Kota Kinabalu Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Band & Hotel Pickup

Watch the sunset from the water while a live band plays and the city lights come on.

A 3-hour evening cruise from Kota Kinabalu in the South China Sea aboard a custom-built catamaran, with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, and live music. You board at Sutera Marina Jetty at 5pm, sail past Gaya Island and Likas Bay as the sun sets, then return to your hotel by 8pm. A guide provides narration of coastal landmarks and historical sites along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening sunset cruise with dinner

• Pick up at KK City Hotel
• Arrive at Sutera Marina Jetty
• Board the catamaran
• Cruise along South China Sea
• Enjoy live band and buffet dinner
• Watch Kota Kinabalu sunset and city lights
• Disembark at Sutera Marina Jetty
• Return to KK City Hotel

The experience

The cruise departs from Sutera Marina Jetty at 5pm after hotel pickup, giving you time to settle onto the upper deck and watch the light change over the water. The catamaran is spacious enough to move around freely. You can stay topside in the sea breeze or head down to the air-conditioned restaurant where a live band plays acoustic favorites. Dinner arrives at 5:40pm as a buffet, timed so you're eating while the sun dips toward the horizon and the city skyline begins to glow.

The route takes you past the islands and water villages of Sabah's west coast, with views of Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and Likas Bay in the moonlight. A guide narrates the historical and architectural landmarks that line the coastline, so you know what you're looking at as it passes. The whole experience lasts about three hours before you disembark at Sutera Marina and return to your hotel by 8pm.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off.
• return land transfers.
• buffet dinner.
• 2-hour cruise aboard the custom catamaran.
• live band performance.
• guided narration of coastal landmarks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asni Tours & Travel (M) Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?The cruise runs a fixed schedule from 5pm to 8pm, so it fits neatly into an evening without eating into the rest of your day in Kota Kinabalu.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What time does the cruise leave Kota Kinabalu?

The boat departs Sutera Marina Jetty at 5pm after hotel pickup between 4:30 and 4:45pm, giving you time to board and find a spot on deck before the light starts to change.

Is dinner included on the cruise?

Yes, a buffet dinner is served at 5:40pm as part of the cruise. The meal is timed so you eat while watching the sunset and the city lights come on.

Can I move around the boat during the cruise?

Yes, you're free to wander the vessel. The upper deck has panoramic ocean views and the sea breeze, while the lower deck has an air-conditioned restaurant where the live band performs.

What islands and landmarks will I see?

The cruise passes Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and Likas Bay, with views of water villages and coastal landmarks along Sabah's west coast. A guide narrates the historical and architectural sites as you sail.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel or cruise terminal pickup and return drop-off are included. You'll be picked up from your hotel lobby (be ready 15 minutes before departure) and returned by 8pm.