Sapi Island
Sapi Island
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia6 contributions
May 2023
Great! anyone travel to KK should try island hoping at KK. Sabah island is one of the most beautiful island in Malaysia.
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Written 5 May 2023
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PaulLMarcus
Hong Kong, China9 contributions
Feb 2023
The island is pretty good. It is very pretty, but unfortunately there is a lot of rubbish around.
In addition you are charged a fee to keep the area clean. I don't know where that money goes. Maybe it's better not to go on this tour.
In addition you are charged a fee to keep the area clean. I don't know where that money goes. Maybe it's better not to go on this tour.
Written 19 April 2023
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Dimple958
New York City, NY60 contributions
Nov 2022
Nice beach with clean warm water. It was small but there was no trash or debris on the sand. Kept clean and was enjoyable.
Written 17 January 2023
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Tashamira I
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
the best 👍🏻 shud come here again soon..please bring your family and loved one ..you won’t regret it
Written 30 November 2022
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David S
8 contributions
Oct 2022
Well worth a visit, boats carrying people over can be a bit lacking in service and timings are not clear but overcome that for a visit to the clearest waters, quietest island out of all of the ones on offer.
Written 29 October 2022
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Shin.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3 contributions
Sep 2022
There are clean beach and clear water. Unfortunately I have no see the Coral because the water level too low. I'll come here again.
Written 16 October 2022
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longlance
Batheaston, UK81 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Great snorkelling and only a few minutes from the Shangri-La via star marine , cheap as chips for a great mornings swim and snorkel , plenty to see , not as well looked after as I thought it should be considering it’s in a marine park , loads of rubbish in the sea and on the bottom , monkeys come down every now and again and decent sized monitor lizards , well worth a trip , better during the week as less people about , you can buy food and drink on the island too
Written 21 June 2022
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Duvell Dude
1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
Sapi Island yes, manuka Island for snorkeling is a no no no, don't listen to the local tour agent there...
Written 4 June 2022
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lipsness
London21 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Went swimming here in May, and my friend and I both emerged with a bad case of a sea lice rash, or “seabather’s eruption”. These are microscopic thimble jellyfish larvae that float in the ocean, get caught in your swimwear, and sting you once you leave the seawater.
Very not fun.
The island itself is just okay. Do not recommend.
Very not fun.
The island itself is just okay. Do not recommend.
Written 15 May 2022
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Richard G
Letchworth Garden City, UK23 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Visited soon after Malaysia opened up and it was during fasting month, but the beach was empty. The sea was clear and warm with amazing snorkelling and the beach was very clean. We went with Beach Bums - you can just book a trip and hire snorkel mask etc from them in the booking hall in kk
Written 18 April 2022
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What are the activities i can do on sapi island? Including the fees please. I hope i can get answers ASAP
Manis Chen
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia387 contributions
First you pay the boat fare then you have to pay entrance fee to the island.
You can snorkeling by yourself. My boat operator provide me with the goggles free of charge
Donna Santos
Balestier, Singapore1 contribution
Will be going there this month. Just wanted to know if this is a good place to visit or do u have any reccommended island that we can visit aside from sapi island? Thank you!
PeaceLover16
Singapore, Singapore97 contributions
I have been to Sapi and Manukan. Sapi better than Manukan. Skip Manukan definitely its sea full of rubbish.
is campfire allowed at sapi island?
Ian C
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia77 contributions
Anazurah, camping and camp fires is allowed with the permission of Park Warden..this is confirm and hope it answers your question on the islands of Tengku Abdul Rahman Park
How much does it cost to rent a tent?
Callandra87
35 contributions
For camper, the park imposes a small Camping Fee of RM5 (≈US$1.50) for adult and RM2 (≈US$0.60) for child (below 18). Please be informed that you need to pay additional RM50 (≈US$15) to boat operator for next-day pickup. Camping tent (fit 4 people) is available for rent at RM30/day (≈US$9/day) on the island. The island shops close at 4pm, so you better take out your belonging from locker or buy your last-minute supply such as food before they close. You may also call the respective Island Tour management at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal for further info on latest price. Their boat service can start as early as 7:30am in weekends, but the boat only moves after it’s full with passengers (about 10 to 12 people). If you go in big group, you can negotiate for discount. Their fares are the cheapest so most people use their boat service to visit islands off KK.
i m coming with family n friends 6 of us on the month of august, beside snorkeling, what kind activities can we do as a day trip at sapi island.
thx
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia15 contributions
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SAPI ISLAND (Kota Kinabalu) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Sapi Island
- We recommend booking Sapi Island tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 8 Sapi Island tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Sapi Island:
- Island Coral Flyer Zipline (From ₱4,909.61)
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park 2 Islands Hopping Tour from Kota Kinabalu (From ₱5,946.95)
- (3 Days) PADI Open Water Diver Course Kota Kinabalu (From ₱17,861.13)
- Kota Kinabalu Leisure Diving (Experienced Divers) (From ₱10,193.16)
- (2 Dives) Discover Scuba Diving Kota Kinabalu (From ₱5,824.18)
- Hotels near Sapi Island:
- (2.34 km) Bunga Raya Island Resort
- (8.43 km) Stanton Hotel
- (4.39 km) Gaya Island Resort
- (8.16 km) Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre
- (8.01 km) Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
- Restaurants near Sapi Island:
- (6.86 km) Ferdinand's
- (7.50 km) Mother India Restaurant
- (7.76 km) Laundroluxe
- (7.90 km) El Centro
- (11.25 km) Brass Monkey Cafe & Bar