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An underwater scene with anemones and clownfish, divers in the background. 1
A white boat with a red canopy and a flag, docked at a marina with houses and palm trees in the background. 2
People in a clear water body, possibly a pool or a lake, with a wooden structure and trees in the background. 3
A sea turtle swimming near a coral reef. 4
Two scuba divers underwater with their hands raised, surrounded by marine life and coral formations. 5

RAID Try-Dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

By Borneo Dream Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €98 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Sabah's reefs with 2 guided RAID Try-Dives to 12m
  • Relax on boat transfers on the best diving boats in Kota Kinabalu
  • Have a personlized experience with a small group and friendly instructor
  • See amazing marine life, exotic corals, and clownfish “Nemo”
  • Enjoy lunch on an island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park

Activity location

    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 16, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia | Boats depart from DBKK Jetty in central Kota Kinabalu. The Jetty is a short stroll, or very quick taxi ride, from most hotels in central Kota Kinabalu. Your tour team will meet at 8:45am at the DBKK Jetty (next to the DBKK Jetty poster with the Grab pick-up & drop-off signage). The Borneo Dream crew wearing Borneo Dream shirts.
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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RAID Try-Dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 08:45
Price details
€98.41 x 2 Adults€196.82
Total
Price is €196.82
Until Wed, 15 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Information session and confined open water skills session (as per RAID standards)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 dives (up to a maximum of 12 metres)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Qualified instuctor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat transfers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Instruction in small groups
  • What's includedWhat's included
    High-quality diving gear
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Refreshments (water, biscuits, and sweets)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Conservation and jetty fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private instructor (available at extra charge).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sabah Parks diving permit (RM 125 for non-Malaysian and RM 58 for Malaysian)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel Insurance for unforeseen circumstances/force majeure.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with respiratory issues
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Dive into the South China Sea! The RAID Try-Dive Experience is the perfect way for non-divers or beginning divers to enjoy the wonders of scuba. Enjoy the clear, clean water and surround yourself with the beauty of a tropical underwater world. It is a great way to enjoy a try dive and experience the beauty of the tropical underwater world in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo.

This tour includes a 1-day introduction to scuba diving. It will include two dives, the second of which will go to a maximum of about 40 feet (12 metres). You will dive in sheltered bays and gorgeous coral reefs in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park (TARP) near Kota Kinabalu. The Park includes 5 islands and plenty of crystal blue waters, perfect for new divers to test out their scuba skills. Plus, the state of Sabah is located in the Coral Triangle, meaning you will come across a wide, incredibly diverse range of corals and tropical marine life while underwater. Keep a look-out for charming fish like clown fish (the popular “Nemo”). If you’re really lucky, you just may catch a glimpse of a turtle!

A typical itinerary for the RAID Try-Dive Experience looks like:

  • 9:00 h: Meet a member of the Borneo Dream team inside DBKK Jetty building (at the DBKK Jetty Counter poster with the Grab pick-up & drop-off signage). The team member will escort you to your boat, which will depart from DBKK Jetty and continue on to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park.

  • 10:00h: Complete forms and enjoy a short scuba diving education session delivered by your Instructor.

  • 10:30h: Time to get wet! Complete a confined water skills session and enjoy your first dive of the day, conducted in a shallow, protected bay at one of the Islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park.

  • 12:00h - 13:30h: Take a break on land and lunch. Enjoy a relaxed lunch on either Pulau Mamutik or Pulau Sapi.

  • 13:30h: Briefing for your second dive. Put on your dive gear and enjoy a second leisure dive with your Instructor. Dive along a coral reef to a maximum of around 40 feet (12 metres).

  • 15:00h: Depart for DBKK Jetty

  • 15:30h: Arrive at DBKK Jetty

The RAID Try-Dive Experience is just that: a true experience. This tour is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, educational, exciting, and fun diving experiences. Plus, small groups ensure personalised attention. Scuba gear, a towel, and refreshments are all included. All you need to do is show up ready to get wet!

Location

Activity location

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    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 16, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia | Boats depart from DBKK Jetty in central Kota Kinabalu. The Jetty is a short stroll, or very quick taxi ride, from most hotels in central Kota Kinabalu. Your tour team will meet at 8:45am at the DBKK Jetty (next to the DBKK Jetty poster with the Grab pick-up & drop-off signage). The Borneo Dream crew wearing Borneo Dream shirts.
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia