RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu
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RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu
By Borneo Dream Travel & Tours
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Ages 18-75, max of 10 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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Written guide: Chinese, English
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- A smile!
- Free flow drink water throughout the activity.
- Full scuba diving equipment as necessary for the activity.
- Highly trained, insured and licensed PADI Instructors.
- Low ratios
- Lunch on a tropic island from a menu.
- Multi lingual staff (English, Malay and Chinese)
- Return transfers from Jesselton Point Jetty.
- Landing and facility fees
- Lunch
What's not included- Anything specifically not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance for unforeseen circumstances/force majeure.
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- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaThe trip departs from Jesselton Point Jetty in downtown Kota Kinabalu. It is easy walking distance from city centre. Enter under the arch way and head down the jetty. After 20 metres you will find 2 British Red Telephone Boxes located on the left. Please wait there, our crew will find you!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 65313P1- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 65313P1
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- Jia Nee C0 contributionsOpen water diving 20 courseWe joined open water diving 20 with Bas (instructor) and Yadi (skipper). They have been awesome throughout our 3 days courses. I am a scaredy-cat but Bas was able to reassure me and push me further despite we were under the water and I got better each time because of him! Also, their chemistry with us were superb and we have had lots of laughters throughout our courses. Bas was also very accommodating slowed down our descend when my partner had difficulty in equalising his ears. He was sooo good in finding beautiful underwater creatures including many green turtles, cuttlefish, shark and many more! One of the many things I love about them is they are very good in capturing those beautiful moment of ours be it at the surface or underwater! Can’t wait to dive with them again! Highly recommend if you want to be a certified diver with lots of fun and memories!Written 6 February 2025
- 30rebeckak0 contributionsWonderful day!We had such a great time diving! Our dive guide Alex was very good at teaching us the basic skills, and he made sure we all felt safe during our dives. Very professional! The skipper Yadi was also very kind and he took a lot of photos that we got afterwards. We saw many fish and corals, and we also spotted a proboscis monkey on our way back to Kota Kinabalu. We would definitely recommend this if you are interested in diving!Written 4 February 2025
- kinleongl0 contributionsGreat day snorkelingWe had Yadi as the guide. He was a great guide and followed us in the water and showed us a multitude of sea life..Nemo's black and orange strip, lion fish, barracudas, eels, shark, etc. Not forgetting our friendly boat navigator AzmieWritten 23 January 2025
- kkN9974OK0 contributionsHighly recommended !We had really good time with Borneo Dream Travel & Tours for both the Try-Dive and Leisure Dive. The diving masters Basir, Amir and Alex are very experienced and very caring. They gave clear instructions and make sure you are ok all the time during whole diving trips. They took good care of each of us. We are so lucky to see lots of different species of fishes and turtles.Written 20 January 2025
- Climber454562754130 contributionsGreat day of diving 🐢🐠🐡🐟🪸We went out for a fun and beautiful leisure dive with DM Bas and captain Yadi. The crew went above and beyond to make sure that we felt comfortable and safe during the whole trip. We saw beautiful marine life and was lucky enough to see a green turtle! 🐢 Bas set aside time for us to do some “sea walking” as we had never heard about it before. Overall a fun and great experience and we will recommend Borneo Dream to anyone going to KK or Gaya Island.Written 16 January 2025
- yuew6750 contributionsamazing experience!we learned AOW with Borneo Dream at last year , and had a great memory . so we ordered 3 times fun dive last week. we went to bunga raya , magic rock and lighthouse . our DM Alex was very nice, he pointed a lot of cute fishes. our AOW instruct was Bas, he is great! if wanna get some license, just follow him, he has great patience so that students will have confidence to do better and better.Written 7 January 2025
- Starofsirius0 contributionsHighlight of our KK tripThese guys do a wonderful and well organised snorkelling tour. The entire experience from WhatsApp inquiry to disembarking was handled flawlessly. I liked how our snorkelling guide and captain, Bas and Azmi, went out of their way to find marine life for us and we had three proper 45-minute snorkelling sessions. Unlike other snorkel tours we’ve been on where the guide brings food to attract fish, I appreciated how the guide was respectful of marine life and didn’t resort to such antics, reminded guests to care for coral life and picked rubbish whenever seen. As for the marine life we were entreated to, they included: lionfish, moray eel, reef shark, turtle, barracuda, clownfish, angelfish, blue sea stars and sea urchins. Really memorable experience and highlight of our KK trip.Written 30 December 2024
- 225ml0 contributionsOutstanding customer service teamBorneo Dreams have an incredible team answering my questions in the most timely and prompt fashion. Thanks Priscilla! Prior to our arrival, and through the period of our OWC, Haniff handled all our queries in the most welcoming manner. To the owners of Borneo Dreams - you are really lucky to have Priscilla and Haniff on your team!Written 29 December 2024
- 155lucah0 contributionsBest 3 daysI can just confirm all the other 5 star reviews! I had a great time and Basir is really great both personally and professionally so I would 100% recommend it.Written 20 December 2024
- Flyer403335838160 contributionsAwesome dive experience!our instructor Basir, was amazing! he is very thorough with requirements and guide us skillfully, very friendly and funny too! the whole 3 days of dives was a very memorable one! I'll recommend to others:)Written 19 December 2024
- Willem S0 contributionsUnforgettable Snorkeling Adventure with Borneo Dream!We had an absolutely amazing snorkeling experience today with Borneo Dream Travel and Tours! The team, led by Bas, Yadi, and Alex, was outstanding. They took us to three fantastic snorkeling sites, and their knowledge of the marine life was incredible. They showed us so many amazing sea creatures—sharks, a turtle, squid, and so much more. What really stood out was how friendly and professional they were, especially in helping our children feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. The food on the island was good, and the overall organization of the trip was spot on. It was such a memorable day, and we’d highly recommend Borneo Dream Travel and Tours to anyone looking for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure. Thank you, Bas, Yadi, Alex, and the rest of the team, for making it such a special day!Written 15 December 2024
- sydneyw2300 contributionsNice of the Experience for Snorkeling!We did snorkeling with Bas and Yadi from Borneo Dream. It was amazing! We stayed in exciting . Thefood was delicious. We were well taken care of by local people who were super passionate about what they're doing and can answer all your questions. Thank you Bas and Yadi for making this an unforgettable experience!Written 6 December 2024
- Andigya0 contributionsMore programsWe participled more programs. First time Turtule island and Kinabatangan river tour. Our river maister Mohamed was amasing ❤️, his eyes as eagle. We saw a lot of animals from orangutans to crocodile. We learnt a lot about animals. He is very funny and nice. Next program was diving with Basir, he is also amasing with his knowledge and experiance. Hete is also funny. Last program was biking tour with Cris. He is also very prepared and Eti heard a lot of information about county side. One of our program was incomplete. The city tour in Sandakan. Our tour guide missed water village and 2. worldwar statement.Written 24 November 2024
- jenspC1257DE0 contributionsJPDid the 3d2n tour to Turtle island and Kinabatangan river. We had an excellent time. Everything worked really smoothly. From pick-up to excursions. A little confusement about storage of luggage but certainly no hassle. We actually got to go on two extra excursions that were not in the booking since we “tagged along” with another pair that had it in their package. The Tanini lodge surpassed our expectations. Was expecting a lot more basic place after looking at the pictures. I don’t think the pictures make the place justice (Borneo Dream maybe should replace them?). All staff were excellent but our river guide Mohammed deserves extra mention. Truly the man is blessed with hawk eyes! :)Written 22 November 2024
- candelam2360 contributions100% recommended!Basir is the best instructor ever!! He was super professional but also super fun. He made our experience amazing and we are so grateful we had him as our instructor. Also the captain Didi was a 10/10!! I recommend it 100% 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🐡🐡🐡Written 16 November 2024
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Nicoleta C
Geneva, Switzerland11 contributions
Amazing instructor and overall very good experience! Esther was very patient and she explained everything very clearly and efficiently. Even though I felt quite nervous before my first dive, she managed to make me feel comfortable and very safe during the dive. I liked the enthusiasm of the whole crew and everything was very well organised! Thank you for this awesome experience!
Written 27 September 2022
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Kellie C
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I did my first ever scuba dive as part of the discover dive course. It was such a great experience! Our guide, Basir, was friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and most importantly, he kept us safe. We did two dives, and saw a reef shark, stingray, and octopus. I would’ve missed them if not for Basir’s careful eye!
From booking to the certificate at the end, the whole process was smooth, professional, and they had good communication. I would highly recommend Borneo Dream to anyone looking to dive in KK!
From booking to the certificate at the end, the whole process was smooth, professional, and they had good communication. I would highly recommend Borneo Dream to anyone looking to dive in KK!
Written 5 July 2023
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Hi Kellie,
Thank you so much for sharing a 5* review about your PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience with Borneo Dream.
It is lovely to hear you had such a fantastic time during your first-ever experience of scuba diving, and your PADI Instructor, Basir, helped you feel safe and have lots of fun!
It's very cool you also got to see so much during your dives. You are very lucky to see a shark during your first-ever dives!
Welcome to the wonderful world of scuba diving. Hopefully, we'll see you in Kota Kinabalu in the future for more diving adventures.
Best wishes,
The Borneo Dream Team
Written 15 July 2023
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Steffen W
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Oct 2024 • Friends
It was a beautiful day. We were diving for the first time and our instructor Basir was very friendly, patient and always ready a casual saying. We felt very safe and in good hands, can only recommend the team and the tour.
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Written 13 October 2024
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Hi Steffen,
Thank you for your kind review. It wos so lovely to hear from our customer that our team was so helpful to ensure you have a wonderful diving experience. Your satisfaction is our motivation and we are looking forward to seeing you again.
Regards,
Haniff
Written 13 October 2024
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Joanne H
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Jul 2024 • Family
Fantastic day. Well organised and clear communication leading up to our trip. The forecast was for bad weather so we were advised of change to programme which gave us best chance of getting our two dives in before weather turned.
2 of our party had tried scuba discovery before, 1 hadn’t and felt level of tuition was suitable for us all to enjoy.
Mira was our guide/instructor for the day and was knowledgeable and looked after us all well.
2 of our party had tried scuba discovery before, 1 hadn’t and felt level of tuition was suitable for us all to enjoy.
Mira was our guide/instructor for the day and was knowledgeable and looked after us all well.
Written 3 July 2024
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Ash
3 contributions
Oct 2022
My boyfriend and I loved our discovery dive experience. Amir was a stellar instructor. We were hesitant to start diving due to fear and the time commitment. This was a great way to explore diving in a safe and fun environment. Amir started us right off the beach so we could get comfortable breathing while still being able to pop up and stand right up away. That made our second dive so much fun because we were so comfortable in the "deeper" water then. We had one small hiccup where my boyfriend disappeared while Amir was helping me with my ear and we couldn't see anywhere. Luckily Amir didn't panic and guided me up to the top where he believed and was right that my boyfriend was waiting for us. It gave us a chance to practice ascending and descending 10 meters and gave me full confidence in our instructor Amir. Such a great experience! Thank you Borneo dream!
Written 5 November 2022
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You are most welcome, and I'm so pleased that Borneo Dream and Amir were able to show you a great day. Maybe you want to consider learning to dive? Many thanks Billy
Written 6 November 2022
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Berit S
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
Had the best day! Never seen so many different species in one day; octopus, pufferfish, stingray, bannerfish, turtle, trumpetfish. Enjoyed a delicious lunch at a nice restaurant(included in the price). Bas and Yadi was very professional and I always felt safe. They have a funny humor and made us laugh plenty through the trip! Quite inexpensive experience, so worth the money :) Thank you for a great day.
Written 27 December 2024
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Hi Berit,
Thanks for your review. Looks like you were enjoying your day out yesterday and you're so lucky to get to see all the marine life that you mentioned in 1 day. We are so happy for you and your satisfactions are our motivation.
Thank you so much and see you again!
Cheers,
Haniff
Written 28 December 2024
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Lui S
6 contributions
Jun 2022
My family and I really enjoyed the trip! Thanks to Borneo Dream (Amir/Sabri/Alvin/Shah), who make this possible. And yes, we managed to try our first diving experience; I never thought that I could do it, but the professional team and instructors were so patient, and they made us less nervous and scared.
Not to mention the second snorkelling site was really, really beautiful, and it was really eye-opening for us!
The booking process was smooth, and they replied to my email and enquiry very promptly.
Thank you once again, Borneo Dream! Hope to visit Sabah soon!
Not to mention the second snorkelling site was really, really beautiful, and it was really eye-opening for us!
The booking process was smooth, and they replied to my email and enquiry very promptly.
Thank you once again, Borneo Dream! Hope to visit Sabah soon!
Written 6 June 2022
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Linda S
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
It was such a nice experiance. We had a realy nice guide and saw so many beautifull marine life. Also the lunch was great. I would defenitly recommend this trip, for if you are a beginner but also if you are already a bit more experianced but dont have your PADI. Wonderfull!
Written 22 January 2023
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Paty C
14 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We had a great time!!
Amir guided us (My husband, my son and I) and he was friendly and pacient as well as cautious, he is a great instructor!!!
We saw a turtle and different fish which he pointed out at us
Andrew guided my nephews, and they gad a marvelous time as well
The ship was very confortable, the equipment in excellent conditions and the door at lunch, delicious!!
Thank you very much for such a wonderful experience
Amir guided us (My husband, my son and I) and he was friendly and pacient as well as cautious, he is a great instructor!!!
We saw a turtle and different fish which he pointed out at us
Andrew guided my nephews, and they gad a marvelous time as well
The ship was very confortable, the equipment in excellent conditions and the door at lunch, delicious!!
Thank you very much for such a wonderful experience
Written 2 December 2023
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Mumbai, India1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Dice was very good. I was doing Scuba diving first time, and it was too fun. The best part was our trainers was very good and too patient. They teach us first all the basic technique of diving and than during the actual diving they took all safety measures.
Written 19 November 2023
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