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A beach with clear turquoise water and a small island in the distance. 1
Two people on a boat wearing diving gear, with clear blue water and a distant shoreline. 2
A diver preparing on a boat with scuba gear and oxygen tanks. 3
A school of fish with distinct orange and white patterns swimming in the ocean. 4
Two people preparing scuba gear on a boat near a beach. 5
By Wadi Rum Fire Camp
Price is $64 per adult
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Features

  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Timba-timba, Mataking, and Pandanan's stunning coastline and islets. Discover the island's secret marine life in gorgeous blue seas by swimming, snorkeling, or DSD diving.

    A speedboat will take the group from the Semporna jetty to Timba Timba site. Ideal for exploration with calm waters that everyone can enjoy, explore the many nearby reefs. Before entering the water, you'll get safety instructions. Put on your gear and practise in shallow water to gain confidence. Swimming with rare tropical fish is also possible.

    After that, have a lovely home-cooked lunch. Take it easy and enjoy the trip. Mataking Island is the second stop. It has a lovely beach where you can swim or dive into the clear blue water. Pandanan Bay is the third and last destination. Enjoy a swim or unwind in the beautiful blue sea, and take some time to explore the beach. The boat journey and free time may last longer depending on weather and sea currents. We'll return to the dock after the third island.

Activity location

  • Jeti Pelancongan Semporna
    • Jalan Bangau-bangau
    • 91308, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • SEA GYPSIES TRAVEL
    • 91307, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

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3 Snorkeling Trip

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

3 Snorkelling: Three snorkelling for full duration stop.
Duration: 8 hours: The tour will have a duration of 7-8 hours, but the end time may vary depending on the sea conditions.
Lunch and drinks ONLY: Lunch, 1 bottle of 1.5 litre of mineral water without extra cost
Speedboat

Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$57.41 x 1 Adult$57.41
Paid at activity$6.20
Total
Price is $63.61

2 Diving + 1 Snorkeling Trip

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

2 DSD Diving + 1 Snorkelling: DSD diving does not require an advanced license or experience; our diver will guide you
Duration: 7 hours: The tour will have a duration of 7-8 hours, but the end time may vary depending on the sea conditions.
Lunch and drinks ONLY: Lunch, 1 bottle of 1.5 litre of mineral water without extra cost
Speedboat

Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$116.43 x 1 Adult$116.43
Paid at activity$6.20
Total
Price is $122.63

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Dock Taxes
  • Inclusions
    1 Bottled water (1.5 litre)
  • Inclusions
    1 Lunch box
  • Inclusions
    Multilingual instructors on how to snorkel or dive
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket
  • Inclusions
    Jetty Fee
  • Inclusions
    Scuba diving gears, Fins, BCD regulator, Gauge and Oxygen Tank or Cylinder (for diver only)
  • Inclusions
    2 DSD diving for 20 minute each and 1 snorkelling for whole stop duration (if selected only)
  • Inclusions
    3 Snorkelling trip for whole stop duration (if selected only)
  • Inclusions
    Mask, Snorkel, Towel (both snorkelling and diving)
  • Inclusions
    Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Swim stops all along the day
  • Inclusions
    Day boat tour
  • Inclusions
    Instructor
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Personal expense
  • Exclusions
    Pandanan Island conservation and entry fee
  • Exclusions
    Mataking entry fee

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the weather, government and sea condition.
    • Timba timba island beach has been closed by government instructions until further notice.
    • Seeing sea turtles is possible by luck, but by no means guaranteed, as it is wild environment.
    • No scuba diving certificate is required (for DSD diving)
    • We dive in shallow water with an average depth of 2,5 meters, max 6meters only.
    • Please advise the weather, sea & government approval may hinder the tour starting and ending time, the sea current is something we cant control.
    • Please wear wetsuit if you have it.
    • The tour run in rain or shine unless government instructions.

Activity itinerary

Jeti Pelancongan Semporna

  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the rich variety and awe-inspiring coral formations present on the islands of Mataking, Timba Timba, and Pandanan with three snorkeling or two DSD dive plus one snorkeling activity. A speedboat will depart from the Semporna jetty to the first island, Timba Timba Island which should be taking approximately one hour or more. Arrival time may be affected by weather conditions, currents, and the number of guests. We will notify if the starting time change due to weather condition so please take note on your WhatsApp.

Timba Timba Island

  • 1h 40m
Timba-Timba Island is a popular destination for island hoppers who anticipate idyllic beach vacations due to its long, white powdery beach and picturesque location. We will remain on the island for approximately 30 minutes. Guests may choose to embark on a brief walk without a guide. Upon boarding the boat, we will proceed with our first snorkeling or DSD diving around the island. Prior to entering the water, you will receive a safety briefing and instructions on how to operate the snorkeling or diving equipment, if required.. As always, our guide will aid you.

Mataking Island

  • 3h 20m
After that, spend about one hour savoring a great local homemade lunch in the distinctive scenery or islands. All you have to do is unwind and enjoy the trip; stroll around the beach for a little break. The second stop is Mataking Island, where you can snorkel or DSD dive with guide into the blue waters of this secluded coral island, which is known for being home to Malaysia's first 'Underwater Post Office' and is connected to Pulau Mataking Kecil (Small Mataking Island) by a narrow sand bank.

Arcadia beach resort pandanan island

  • 1h 40m
The third stop is Pandanan Bay, located in the Celebes Sea, relatively undeveloped and primitive, providing a tranquil experience for visitors. The island is entirely surrounded by a coral reef where you can snorkel or relax in the blue waters of these remote locations. Once this is concludes, we will return back to jetty. Depending on sea currents and the weather, a boat trip and leisure time may last longer depending on the sea conditions.

Location

Activity location

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    Jeti Pelancongan Semporna
    • Jalan Bangau-bangau
    • 91308, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    SEA GYPSIES TRAVEL
    • 91307, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

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