Mantanani Island Diving
Highlight
- Top diving destination in Kota Kinabalu
- Full diving equipment provided
- Crystal-clear waters for an unforgettable dive
Included
Description
Dive into an Underwater Wonderland!
Nestled off the northwest coast of Kota Belud, an 2 - 2.5 hours drive from Sabah capital, Kota Kinabalu, the Mantanani Islands are a hidden paradise waiting to be explored. A scenic 45-minute speedboat ride from the mainland transports you to this secluded haven, where pristine white sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, and crystal-clear turquoise waters create a breathtaking tropical escape.
Discovery Scuba Dive (DSD)
Begin your diving journey with a beach dive lesson at the stunning Big Mantanani Island, where you’ll have the chance to get comfortable with the equipment in a calm, shallow setting. Once acclimated, take your adventure to the next level with an exhilarating second dive—a boat dive—immersing yourself in a mesmerizing underwater world teeming with vibrant marine life.
You'll be provided with one oxygen cylinder and all necessary diving gear, including weights, weight belts, BCDs, regulators, masks, fins, and scuba tanks.
Leisure Dive (LD)
For certified divers, set off on two incredible boat dives, each revealing breathtaking seascapes and an abundance of marine biodiversity. Swim alongside schools of tropical fish, encounter fascinating sea creatures, and explore the stunning coral gardens that make Mantanani a diver’s dream.
Two oxygen cylinder and all necessary diving gear, including weights, weight belts, BCDs, regulators, masks, fins, and scuba tanks.
Difference between Discover Scuba Dive and Leisure Dive:
| Discover Scuba Dive (DSD) | Leisure Dive (LD) | |
| Diving Lesson | Yes | No |
| Guided by Dive master | Yes | Yes |
| Total Oxygen Cylinder | 1 | 2 |
| Total Beach Dive | 1 | 0 |
| Total Boat Dive | 1 | 2 |
| 1 Dive Master lead no. of divers (Subject to that day arrangements) | 2 - 4 | 1 - 2 |
| Estimate Depth of Dive | 5 - 12 m | 12 - 18 m |
| Diving License | No | Diving licence is required |
Tour Highlights:
✔️ 1x Shore & 1x Boat diving with Dive Master. (DSD)
✔️ 2x Boat Diving with Dive Master. (LD)
✔️ Unwind and relax at the pristine white sand beach.
Tour Excludes:
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Outskirt area surcharge (if any)
❌ Peak season surcharge (if any)
Important Notes:
• Tours may be rescheduled or canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Guests booking the Meet at Rampayan Jetty must arrange their own transport.
• Advance booking is required for meeting at jetty; walk-in bookings are not accepted.
• The jetty is located approximately 2-3 hours from Kota Kinabalu city. For guests meeting at the jetty with their own transport, self-driving is recommended, as ride-hailing services or taxis may be difficult to find in the area.
• All guest must have to sign and agree to the indemity form before proceeding with the tour. Guest that don't agree and not signed are not permitted to join the tour.
• Peak season surcharges apply during high-demand periods.
• For Leisure Dive (LD), please provide us with a copy of your Diver's License (front and back). Failure to provide the license will result in you being unable to participate in the activity.
Precautions:
• The road to Kota Belud Jetty from Kota Kinabalu is hilly and winding. Guests who are not accustomed to such terrain may experience dizziness. It is recommend to prepare own car sickness medication.
• Should the tour operates in weather after rain, the sea conditions may sometimes be rough and choppy, which could cause discomfort. If the weather does not improve, only ONE diving session will be conducted, and we may depart from the island earlier than scheduled for safety reasons.
 | Strictly no expecting mothers allowed for Mantanani trip and surface interval of 24 hours prior to flights after diving. |
Combo Package:
Save more with our Diving + River Cruise (probosics monkey + fireflies) combo package!
Click to view → Mantanani Scuba Diving + Kawa Kawa River Cruise
Itinerary
* The itinerary is for reference only, it subjects to any necessary changes in accordance to local requirements.Pickup Time & Transport Fee
How to Pay
Pay on travelling day
No advance payment is required, simply pay cash in Ringgit-Malaysia to tour guide. However, you still need pay in full for any cancellation made 1 day prior to tour date.
Pay Online
Accep Visa and MasterCard credit card, Malaysian bank transfer, Paypal, FPX, Alipay. 2.3% surcharge apply. Please be noted that 2.3% processing fee is non-refundable in case there is cancellation 3 days after the payment made.
Bank Transfer
for Malaysians:
Online banking through your Malaysia Bank Account
for International guests:
Use WISE - a Fast & convenient global transfers service, better exchange rate than conventional bank Telegraphic Transfer; No 2.3% processing fee; Generally we would receive your payment in same day.
Additional information
Min. Participant(s): 2 Persons To Go (child does not counted)
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Tour location / Depart from: Kota Kinabalu
Recommend to book: 1 month(s) in advance
To book at least: 2 day(s) in advance
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Cancellation & Refund Policy: Not refunable for any cancellation made.
Tour Type: Sit-In-Coach basis (SIC). This tour is not private tour, you will share the trip with other guests come from different countries. Please notify us upon booking if you are looking for private tour, surcharge might be applied.
Insurance: Tourist transportation insurance included. Please contact your insurance agency for personal travel insurance.
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Pickup Service: Pickup service will be provided from the hotel/hostel/lodge that you are staying. Please wait at lobby while the tour guide will find you when he/she arrive. Dropoff service will be provided after travelling, please notify us upon booking if your dropoff location is differ from pickup location.
Specialities: You may decide the joining date, no compulsory tips (If you are happy and satisfied with the journey and the tour guide service, it's always a nice way to express your appreciation with tipping, OR words of thanks is good enough).
