MY · Sabah · 5.97°N 116.00°E

tunku abdul rahman park

Island-hop Sapi, Manukan and Mamutik, a short boat ride from KK.

Best time
March to September is usually calmer and clearer. Weekends and holidays get crowded, so go early on a weekday.
How long
1 day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kota Kinabalu, about 2.5 hours. Boats leave from the Jesselton Point ferry terminal in the city centre.
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Dear group chat,Island-hop Sapi, Manukan and Mamutik, a short boat ride from KK.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingTunku Abdul Rahman ParkMY, Sabah
KLtunku abdul rahman park
≈ 1,617 km from KL, as the crow flies
Sea View from Kota Kinabalu City. Three of the five islands in the marine park Tunku Abdul Rahman off Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia can be seen in this photo. By itself to the left is Pulau Sulug,

Photo: Flanegan · CC BY 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Five islands just off Kota Kinabalu make up this marine park, named after Malaysia's first prime minister. Speedboats from the city reach the nearest in about 15 minutes, so it's an easy day of snorkelling, swimming and lazing on the beach.

Makan

  1. Seafood back in KKThe waterfront night market grills fish, prawns and squid to order.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. SapiA small island with a sandy beach, good snorkelling and a zipline across to Gaya.Map ↗
  2. ManukanThe most developed island, with a long beach, facilities and a resort.Map ↗
  3. MamutikThe smallest and usually the quietest, with snorkelling close to shore.Map ↗
  4. GayaThe biggest island, mostly forest, with resorts and jungle trails.Map ↗

Good to know

  • A park conservation fee is collected on top of the boat fare.
  • Don't touch or stand on coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
  • Check the time of the last boat back before you set off.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.