Top Kota Kinabalu Cruises & Sailing

Watch for Borneo's extraordinary wildlife on a jungle river cruise and firefly experience from Kota Kinabalu that includes a Malay dinner at a local restaurant. You'll cruise in the late afternoon, the perfect time to spot primates, crocodiles, and birds, then head out after dinner to see fireflies illuminate the river banks in a sparkling display. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kota Kinabalu, this Borneo river cruise is a great introduction to the jungled interior of Sabah.

Dine and dance under the stars on a Kota Kinabalu cruise that includes live music and a buffet of international cuisine. The boat’s open upper deck gives panoramic views of the Kota Kinabalu skyline as the city lights up after dark, and since this dinner cruise features door-to-door transfers from hotels in Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy an evening out without the hassle of finding late-night transport.

Take a day cruise from Kota Kinabalu for a chance to go snorkeling in the South China Sea. On this tour, you'll visit Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a group of islands just off the coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

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See a sparkling display of fireflies above the Klias River on a sunset nature tour from Kota Kinabalu with two nature cruises timed for both wildlife-watching and firefly activity. Take a evening cruise to spot proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and birds, pause for dinner, then return to the water as the fireflies appear among the trees in a remarkable nightly show.

Fish for crabs in a mangrove forest on a full-day tour from Kota Kinabalu to Borneo Kellybays that combines a morning mangrove cruise with a free afternoon in a scenic resort. With optional activities that include kayaking, paddle boats, and banana boats, the day can be as relaxed or adventurous as you want, and you’ll find plenty of space to lounge on Borneo Kellybays’ pristine beach.

Increase the likelihood of spotting animals such as crocodiles and monkeys on a wildlife cruise of the Kota Belud river from Kota Kinabalu. As well as exploring the river by day, you’ll return in the darkness to admire illuminated fireflies as they dance along the banks. Included dinner and round-trip transport from your Kota Kinabalu hotel make for a seamless experience.

Conclude your Kota Kinabalu adventure with a dazzling evening out at sea. Hop onto a spacious custom-built catamaran and get in touch with Sabah’s coastal charisma. Sail pass surrounding islands and into the famous Kota Kinabalu sunset. Includes guided narrations of historical & architectural landmarks that dot the coastline. - Evening cruise from Kota Kinabalu in the South China Sea - Chance to see Sabah's sunset & landmarks from the water - Laid-back & relaxed tour aboard a luxurious custom sailboat - Sights of Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park - Postcard-perfect views of Likas Bay in the soft moonlight

See Kota Kinabalu from a different perspective during a sunset dinner cruise around Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. A romantic experience ideal for couples, this cruise on the South China Sea includes a buffet-style dinner of Malaysian dishes and live music. You’ll have access to free-flowing tea, coffee, and water, and benefit from the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, which lets you skip the hassle of finding a meeting point.

Spend some time deep in the jungles and wetlands of Malaysia, well away from the hustle and bustle of the city, on this full-day getaway. Spend the morning visiting the uninhabited Pulau Tiga, the setting of the very first season of Survivor. Explore the jungle, enjoy a rejuvenating bath in a mud volcano, and go snorkeling in the South China Sea. In the afternoon, head to the nearby Klias Wetlands for a cruise through the lush mangrove forests. Look out for proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and many more native critters!

Kelly Bay is located in mangrove forest that leads to the beach. With this tour, you can get a glimpse of lives of the locals who live in the river, ride kayaks, relax in hammock, and enjoy a variety of water sports. Here you can try the Batik experience with traditional dyeing cloth craft program, or the Blow Pipe experience with native hunting tools, and don't miss the banana boat and the crab catch! ------------------ ITINERARY ------------------ •09:00 - 10:30 Departure from the hotel → 10:30 Mangrove cruise and relaxation → 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch → 13:00 Various activities including water sports •The schedule above is the estimated time and may vary depending on the circumstances.

This river cruise let you explore the Kota Belud wetland and observe native wildlife in its natural environment. You will most likely searching and see  endangered proboscis monkeys (endemic monkey to BORNEO), if your lucky day will see also water monitor lizard, kingfisher, water buffalo, long tail macaque, heron. After a delicious dinner of local dishes, be mesmerized by the dancing light of fireflies on a moonless night. Includes hotel transport from Kota Kinabalu.

Ever thought of sun seeking at the beach, snorkeling on enchanting coral reefs and river cruising in search of fireflies and the elusive proboscis monkeys all in the same day and virtually at the same place? Seems rather farfetched right? Not really! Come to Usukan Cove and you will have a full day of thrills and frills. Snorkel and enjoy the marine life of Pandan Pandan Bay coral reefs, then unwind to the soothing breeze of our beach…wait there is still more to come. Join the river cruise and be astonished by the sight of playful crowds of proboscis monkeys at nearby Temparuk river. Soon after witnessing the sunset on the horizon, experience the delightful spectacle of fireflies and village setting along the Nanamun river. So why wait? Have a go at our Combo tour for an eventful day to remember!

Kinabalu National Park was one of Malaysia’s first national parks, and is now a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. On this private day tour you will learn all about this outstanding natural preserve, with its thousands of species of flora, fauna, and bird life. Join the park’s naturalist on a guided walk, and enjoy other informational activities, such as an audio-visual show. Lunch at a local restaurant included.

Get a look at the proboscis monkey population of Klias Wetland during a river cruise through the mangrove forest reserve outside Kota Kinabalu. The overland journey weaves through the countryside, passing by secluded beaches, villages and rice fields en route. You’ll receive a dinner of local foods with light refreshments before an evening boat ride to catch a glimpse of fireflies decorating the mangrove trees.

Maximize your chances of spotting some of Borneo’s endemic wildlife during a cruise of the Klias Wetlands. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, this excursion includes two cruises; one to spot silver-leaf monkeys and wild macaques, and another that reveals the illuminated fireflies that collect around the river banks. Included dinner and round-trip hotel transport from Kota Kinabalu make for a seamless experience.

Look for wildlife at twilight and fireflies after dusk on this convenient door-to-door package that includes not one but two separate cruises with a guide to maximize spotting chances. First, enjoy scenes of rural life as you look for macaques, proboscis monkeys, and water birds on the Tamau River. Next, enjoy a sit-down dinner then head to the Rampayan mangroves for a firefly lightshow (conditions permitting).

Kota Kinabalu is close to downtown and is a very quiet island, so you can feel like a private beach, and the surrounding environment is so well maintained that you can see the clear sight even when enjoying snorkeling. Enjoy various snorkeling points and get Free hammocks, sunbeds and kayaks! ----------------- ITINERARY ----------------- •09:00 Meeting at hotel lobby •Getting ready for Dinawan Island Hopping Tour •First-class snorkeling and kayaking •Current knowledge lunch •Secondary snorkeling, kayaking •Free time after meal •15:30 Go to hotel * Schedule may change depending on local situation

Wildlife lovers won’t want to miss three Borneo signatures: orangutans, sunbears, and proboscis monkeys. See them all in just a day on this small-group guided tour from Sandakan with lunch. Watch orangutans feeding at the Sandakan Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre; pop next door to the Bornean Sunbear Conservation Center; finish at the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. You arrange internal flights from Kota Kinabalu; your guide looks after the rest.

Explore the marine beauty as well as the nature of Sabah from a different angle like never before. Paddle across the enormous sea, get up close and personal with the marine life and enjoy the true relaxing beauty of Sabah. To make it even better, you will be accompanied with sunset view on your way back to Tanjung Aru Beach. Get that angle right, take the picture, and make everyone else envies your experience.

We love to let you decide what sort of pampering you'd like! From getting a shiatsu to getting your nails done. It's all included and we can ensure you leave here feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. We also offer in-house treatments if you're too tired to leave the comforts of your hotel or house. With every treatment, we offer a free 25 minute sit-in a sauna and a shower to help you feel relaxed before your treatment even starts! All within your price range.

Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. Also the Centre of Plant Diversity for South East Asia, the Park boasts more than 5,000 vascular plant species and the Park has no shortage of fauna as well, being home to some 90 lowland mammal species and many others. A visit to Kinabalu Park will never be perfect without swinging by Poring Hot Springs. Situated 40 kilometers (25 miles) slightly northeast from the Parks HQ, Poring is located in the lowlands—a contrast to the Parks HQ. De-stress and soak away the sores and aches of your muscles in the spring’s hot sulphuric minerals, deemed to have healing properties and very popular among the locals.

See the highlights of the west coast of Sabah without the hassle of a hiring a car on this full-day guided tour. Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the focus of the tour. Meet some of the 5000 vascular plant species, 300 bird species or 100 lowland mammals that make this national park their home. Swing by the Poring Hot Spring, where locals consider the sulphuric mineral waters have therapeutic properties, before returning to Kota Kinabalu.

There are few better ways to discover Borneo’s rich wildlife than a river cruise through the rain forest, with a guide to improve your spotting chances. Look out for long-nosed proboscis monkeys, rare silvered leaf monkeys, and even crocodiles on this twilight cruise through the Klias Wetlands, where fireflies usually flicker after dark. Wrap up the evening with an authentic Malaysian dinner before you return to your hotel.