Best of · MALAYSIA ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Good malaysia island hopping tours sell out weeks ahead in high season and the early departures go first. Below: the 7 to book now, what each includes and how they differ.
Take a fast shared boat from Teluk Baru to Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, and a quiet beach stop. Expect a steep lake walk, eagle and fish feeding, swimming time, English service, and optional hotel pickup from Pantai Cenang or Pantai Tengah.
“Saw the main sights, some lovely nature spots. It was really quiet and it was a very good price”
Spend a half-day cruising Langkawi’s island chain, with stops at Dayang Bunting’s freshwater lake, Singa Besar’s wildlife area, and Beras Basah Beach. Hotel pickup, boat transport, life jacket, and island visits are included. Bring water, sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel.
“The activity could add some sport activities which will make this activity value for money.”
Join a small group from Kota Kinabalu at 8:30 am for a 20-minute boat ride to Sapi Island, beach lunch, swimming, and snorkeling. Then speedboat to Manukan Island before returning by shared transfer. Gear is included, but fins and water sports cost extra.
“This tour is over priced and not worth the price at all. At the pier you can literally purchase this tour for 35$ pp with the gear. They also do not disclose the fact will will be island hopping on a speedboat. The drivers are reckless and inconsiderate. If you get sea sick easily do not book this tour. The tour guide was nice but the over all tour was not.”
Spend a full day in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, snorkeling from Sapi and Manukan, eating a buffet lunch, and riding between islands by speedboat. Hotel pickup, gear, guides, and optional water sports are included or available for extra cost, depending on your chosen package.
“Tour guide was friendly and positive, spent over three hours on the first island (sapi) and an hour on the second (Manukan) which was nicer of the two. Felt like the long stay on sapi was mainly to pressure you into paying for the additional activities. Lunch wasn’t bad but quite greasy and not worth the price”
You’ll ride a speedboat from Semporna to Bohey Dulang for a 600-meter hike, then swim or snorkel at Mantabuan and Sibuan. Scuba beginners can choose two supervised 20-minute sessions with an instructor such as Din. Lunch, equipment, water, and multilingual support are included.
“we had an amazing day island hopping and diving!! the guides were very attentive, fun, and helpful every step of the way. Din was a great dive master who is wonderful with first time divers. would highly recommend this tour!”
Spend seven hours by speedboat from Semporna, with stops around Timba Timba, Mataking, and Pandanan. Choose three snorkeling sessions or two 20-minute introductory scuba sessions plus snorkeling. A multilingual instructor handles the briefing, gear, and shallow-water practice, with lunch and water included.
“Una auténtica maravilla los chicos son encantadores muy graciosos y muy profesionales la pasamos en grande nos reímos un montón, nos encantó ir y conocer las islas el paseo en lancha rápida esa sensación es increíble el buceo y el snorkel increíble los peses que hay el agua tan clara, recomendable 10/10”
Join a PADI-certified snorkeling crew from Sutera Harbour for two water stops in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, then eat lunch and relax on Pulau Gaya. The approximately eight-hour trip includes city hotel pickup, boat transfers, park fees, and an onboard refreshment.
“Recomendado. Muy bonita experiencia de snorkeling, muy atentos y amables. Lo más bonito de Kk fue hacer este tour.”
By hull, by landing, by how long you want to be out.
