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Leisure Diving | Fun DIves | 3 Dives in TARP, Kota Kinabalu
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Leisure Diving | Fun DIves | 3 Dives in TARP, Kota Kinabalu

By Borneo Dream Travel & Tours
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Ages 18-88, max of 12 per group
Duration: 24h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • Park fees and permits
  • Lunch and drinking water
  • Full diving equipment
  • Collection from Jesselton Point Jetty
  • Boat transfers
  • Small groups, maximum 1:5
  • Professional and safe service
What's not included
  • Any thing not specifically mentioned above.
  • Travel Insurance for unforeseen circumstances/force majeure.


Start:
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Jln Haji Saman, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
    We ask you to meet us at the two British Red Phones Boxes located on the left-hand side as you enter Jesselton Point Jetty. You need to be there at 08:45 as the boat leaves on time at 09:00. If you feel you are going to be late or have any issues please call the booking hotline +60178118149 (lines open from 08:00 till 20:00).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 65313P4

    • 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 12 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 65313P4

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    • Borneo Dream Travel & Tours
      1,137
      Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
      Joined in January 2010
    • Jia Nee C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Open water diving 20 course
      We 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
    • 30rebeckak
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful 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
    • kinleongl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day snorkeling
      We 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 Azmie
      Written 23 January 2025
    • yuew675
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      amazing 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
    • Starofsirius
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our KK trip
      These 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
    • 225ml
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Outstanding customer service team
      Borneo 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
    • 736berits
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So worth it
      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 26 December 2024
    • 155lucah
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best 3 days
      I 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
    • Flyer40333583816
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome 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 S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable 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
    • sydneyw230
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice 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
    • Andigya
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      More programs
      We 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
    • jenspC1257DE
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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      Did 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
    • candelam236
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      100% 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
    • F6056CXjuanam
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      The best Instructor!
      Basir has been our instructor for 3 days and I can only thank him for his patience and the incredible treatment he has given us. 100% recommendable, the best open water instructor, thank you.
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    Neil D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    Arranged a private 3 dive charter for my family
    Alex the dive master was great - professional and very engaging
    Dede the boat captain was great and very enthusiastic!
    Credit to their Company
    Thanks for a great day guys!!
    Written 1 July 2024
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    Barbara S
    Munich, Germany3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    Super nice team, absolutely reliable. All six dives with Basir and Sabri were very good. Despite poor visibility, the guides spotted everything that was there.
    Boat and skipper including equipment in very good condition, top service.
    Communication in advance with Pricilla and Hanif was very quick, helpful and reliable.
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    Written 8 August 2023
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    Hi Barbara, thank you so much for your 5* review of your diving trips with Borneo Dream. It's great to hear that your PADI Instructor dive guides, Sabri and Basir, and our crew looked after you wonderfully over the two days and that our Sales team made your booking process a seamless and fast one. We regularly invest in the maintenance of our boat and dive gear and buy new gear - it's great to see you noticed this and were happy with the good condition. We hope to see you back in Kota Kinabalu for more diving adventures in the future. Best wishes, the Borneo Dream team.
    Written 15 August 2023
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    Stephen r s m
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Couples
    Great diving with Bas and Ian off the coast of Gaya Island/Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Very professional outfit, decent gear, and good dive sites for shallow reef dives with plenty of wildlife. Bas was excellent at spotting said wildlife. Would definitely dive with this outfit again.
    Written 27 September 2024
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    Hi Stephen, Many thanks for your review. We love to hear from our customers to make sure we are doing our best. I am so pleased our crew was helpful and made sure you had a great day. We look forward to seeing you again. Haniff
    Written 14 October 2024
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    IMAN
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020
    it was a very pleasant AND FUN experience me and my group had with borneo dreams. Our session was right after the partial lockdown due to covid so we had quite a long time out of the water. the dive guide took that into account and be sure to make us comfortable with the water first! the dive guide we had was a fun person yet very professional at the same time.
    Written 10 December 2020
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    Leo Francisco
    Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thank you to Borneo Dreams, excellent service and very professional. with experience dive instructor Esther Koh, i really feel safe underwater 😉 definitely will recommend to all my friends. and im pretty sure i will come back and dive with Borneo Dreams!

    keep a good and excellent service BD!
    Written 7 May 2022
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    K K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Friends
    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 21 January 2025
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    Hi, Thanks for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you are having a enjoyable day out with us for your 2 days activities. Bas, Amir & Alex will be happy to know they made your trips memorable. Your words means world to us and we are looking forward to seeing you again someday! Cheers, Haniff
    Written 22 January 2025
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    SamGreen40
    Newbury, UK33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stayed at Gaya Island Resort where Borneo Dream provide the diving and have a desk in reception. We pre booked in the UK which is a good idea as quite busy. We did a refresher day as not dived in 3 years and 3 days of x3 leisure dives with Divemasters Sabri and Bas. They were very knowledgeable and we felt in safe hands. 10 different dive sites experienced around Gaya Island in the national park - coral in good condition and saw lots of tropical fish, ray, eel, green and hawksbill turtle, reef shark. Lunch provided as part of the full day at the restaurant at the entrance to the marine park. Fully recommend
    Written 17 August 2022
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    Markus B
    Gothenburg, Sweden61 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great organisers with a lot of information and help whenever needed. Unfortunately, I did need help because my payment struggled and our email conversations were a bit slow. I also feel like the schedule was a bit rushed and stressful. Stretching it out for an hour or so more would have been good.
    Written 13 February 2023
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    Wsy
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Friends
    Went for 2 leisure dives and 1 refresher dive. The instructor (Esther) is good - her instruction was always clear and always make sure I'm safe and comfortable underneath the water. We spent our time in the water admiring the beautiful aquatic life. Definitely will come back again and look for her!!
    Written 11 January 2020
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    Hi Shinll, I'm really pleased you enjoyed your scuba diving trip with Borneo Dream. It's great to hear your Dive Guide, PADI Instructor Esther, helped you get the most from your guided dives with good briefings, a skills refresher and helping you see lots of cool tropical marine life. See you for another scuba diving Sabah adventure next time you visit Kota Kinabalu!
    Written 30 April 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    sofiera3993
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    We had the best time - thanks to Borneo Dream!
    It was so much fun diving with Esther. She is such a nice, professional and really heartwarming person and guide. Everyone on the boat really cared about us and helped us with diving - we had a wonderful time.
    It was absolutely amazing to dive, we saw a lot of interesting animals: seasnake, seaturtle beautiful and colorful fish and a lot more.
    We would recommend this diving trip with Borneo Dreams to everyone.
    Thank you!
    Written 13 August 2023
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    Hi Sofie, thank you for your 5* review of your diving trip from Kota Kinabalu with our Dream team. It sounds like you saw some really cool tropical marine life! It's great to hear our PADI Instructor dive guide, Esther, looked after you so well and helped you get the most from your dives and day out. We look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful diving adventures in KK! Best wishes, the Borneo Dream team :-)
    Written 15 August 2023
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