KOTA KINABALU
This is the shortlist you would send a diving friend: 10 scuba diving trips worth the airfare, with the price, the certification needed and the one thing to check before you pay.
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s three-session scuba trip in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, with lunch, gear, permits, boats, and practical tips.
“Alex and Jack were excellent guides! The water was warm, the weather was good, and we saw so many fish and corals!”
Review of the 3-day RAID Open Water 20 course in Kota Kinabalu, with boat logistics, instructors, marine park sights, price, and practical tips.
“Another great series of trips with the Borneo dream crew as my son did his Raid OW 20 course with Didi and the crew.”
Try scuba in Kota Kinabalu with expert instruction, reef time, island lunch, small groups, and a six-hour trip from Jesselton Point.
“This was an amazing tour. Our group had 7 tourists on the boat. Five went on a snorkel tour. I and my companion went on the "beginner's scuba adventure." Our guide, Aamir (I probably have the spelling wrong), was fantastic. He was easy to unRead more”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s three-session scuba trip in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, with boat access, lunch, equipment, and practical tips.
“A great day of diving! Our guide was great and gave us a lot of help. She pointed out a lot of different things in the water, turtles, squid, etc. Is a must do for divers who want to go off a boat on a tour. The diving is better off the boat than off the beach, you can get deeper into the reefs.”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s RAID Try Dive, with small groups, reef and boat sessions, lunch, practical tips, price, and booking advice.
“It is a nice experience with Alex. My first time try diving and I feel safe under water with his help:)”
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in three days with equipment, lunch, and small-group instruction near Kota Kinabalu.
“Booked with my younger brother who unfortunately got sick and couldn’t join. I was able to obtain the official OWD PADI license in 3 days diving in two reefs around Gaya Island in Kota Kinabalu. English Guide was super helpful and patient in making sure I learned all of the diving skills but also that I practiced all of the book concepts safely.”
Review of Go Aquatic’s PADI Advanced Open Water Course in Kota Kinabalu, with course details, value, instructors, boat trips, and booking advice.
“My son did his PADI open water dive course aged 15. Instructor Zorro was excellent.”
Review of Kota Kinabalu’s beginner scuba experience, with two guided underwater sessions, Sapi Island lunch, equipment, permits, and practical tips.
“Wonderful day, great professional team, a lot of fun and beautiful see to discover. Many thanks for this memorable moment.”
Try scuba in Kota Kinabalu with two reef sessions, small groups, island lunch, boat transfers, and friendly instruction in Sabah.
“We took our first scuba experience as family of 4 aged 52, 50, 18 and 16. We learnt a lot, had a great experience including the boat trip, our guide Amil, the scuba, lunch, time to relax. We would all recommend and will all be doing again soon!!”
Explore three guided underwater sessions near Kota Kinabalu, with coral reefs, *Nemo* fish, boat transfers, lunch, and expert support.
“It was a perfect day thanks to an excellent team ,well maintained equipment and especially Alex’s gentle and clear guidance as our Divemaster - exceeded every expectation, even the lunch stop!”
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