Kota Kinabalu

Mantanani Island – Snorkeling / Diving (Day Trip)

11 Hours

Group Size
2-12
Arrival on
Mantanani Island
Departure from
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal / Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
Tour type
Join In Group
Language
English / Malay

Overview

Mantanani Islands is located in the northwest of Kota Belud and is made up of three isolated islands. It takes approximately 60 minutes by speedboat to reach the islands though this is dependent on sea conditions. Blessed with an abundance of marine life and surrounded by crystal clear waters washing ashore onto white, sandy beaches, the islands are the perfect destination for snorkeling, scuba diving, and even island hopping. This tour will include two fun snorkeling/diving sessions in the crystal clear waters of Mantanani Island and other water activities such as kayaking.One of Mantanani Islands’ main attractions is because of the ‘dugong’ or the sea cow which is known to reside around the island. Dugong sightings are however, not guaranteed as they are shy animals and will distance themselves if they spot crowds. It should also be known that dugongs are highly endangered and populations are dwindling so luck is very much needed to be able to spot one!

Trip Highlights

Colourful Marine Life
Crystal Clear Waters
2 Snorkeling/Diving points

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 :

Mantanani Snorkeling Day Trip (Pulau Mantanani Besar)

Meeting / Pick-Up Point
07:00AM: Pick-Up Time

Meeting at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal for your land transfer to Rampayan Jetty. Please be on standby for departure and present your confirmation letter to the crew upon arrival.

Land Transfer
07:15AM: Depart to Rampayan Jetty, Kota Belud

09:00AM: Arrive at Rampayan Jetty, Kota Belud. Proceed for check-in.

Boat Transfer
09:30AM – 10:00AM: Boat departs to Mantanani Island Resorts. Approximately 45 minutes boat ride (Subject to sea condition)

Mantanani Island
10:15AM – 10:45AM: Arrive at Mantanani Island and prepare for snorkeling.

(2 Snorkeling points. Each point takes 20-30 minutes and subject to weather condition)

11:00AM – 12:30PM: 1st Snorkeling session, followed by 2nd Snorkeling session

13:00PM – 14:00PM: Back to Mantanani Island for complimentary lunch

14:00PM: Leisure time on the island and enjoy kayaking. Be prepared for departure

Return Transfer
15:00PM – 15:30PM: Boat departs back to Rampayan Jetty

15:45PM: Arrival at Rampayan Jetty

16:00PM: Depart back to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

End of Tour
18:00PM – 18:30PM: Tour ends

DAY 1
Mantanani Snorkeling/Diving Day Trip (Pulau Mantanani Kecil)
Lunch
Land Transfer | Boat Transfer
Meeting / Pick-Up Point
07:15AM: Pick up from your hotel and transfer by coach or van to Kuala Abai Jetty, Kota Belud. Estimated travel time will be 1 hour & 45 minutes.

Kuala Abai Jetty
09:30AM: Arrive at Kuala Abai Jetty and depart to Mari-Mari Dive Lodge at Pulau Mantanani Kecil.

Mari Mari Dive Lodge
10:30AM: Arrive at Mari-Mari Dive Lodge (Mantanani Kecil). Briefing on the usage of equipments and safety procedures as well as brief introduction of the site that you will be visiting.

1st Snorkeling/Diving Session
Gear up and head to one of the snorkeling sites and start your adventure with your snorkeling/diving guide.

Lunch
12:00PM: Head back to the dive lodge for a sumptuous lunch. Relax while enjoying the scenic view of Mantanani.

2nd Snorkeling/Diving Session
13:00PM: Proceed to a different snorkeling/diving site to continue your adventure and spend about another hour interacting with the marine lives.

Return Transfer
16:00PM: Depart back to Kuala Abai Jetty and transfer back to Kota Kinabalu.

End of Tour