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KK only — TARP islands or fly to Semporna?

Anna L.
Anna L.
Traveler · 1h

5 days total. Diver boyfriend wants Sipadan, I snorkel. Split or pick one coast?

#Diving#Itinerary
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RMRizal M.· Local · 1h

Split: 2 nights KK/TARP for snorkel, fly Tawau for his Sipadan package. Don't bus KK to Semporna — 9+ hrs. Domestic flights RM100–200, 50 min. Permits book months ahead peak season. You get islands, he gets barracuda tornado.

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MDMark D.· Traveler · 1h

Flew Tawau, boat to Mabul — flight must arrive before 10am same-day transfer.

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Chloe F.Chloe F.· Traveler · 1h

Did TARP Manukan + Sapi — fine warm-up snorkel, not Sipadan level.

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YHYuki H.· Traveler · 1h

Kinabalu third option if neither diving — but that's a different trip.

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