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KK only — TARP islands or fly to Semporna?

Anna L.
Traveler · 1h

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

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RMRizal M.· Local · 1h

Split KK and Semporna — 2 nights KK TARP snorkel Jesselton Point, fly Tawau RM100–200 50 min for his Sipadan package Mabul Kapalai. Never bus KK Semporna 9+ hrs. Sipadan permits 120 daily book 3–6 months peak bundled resort. You get Manukan Sapi islands he gets barracuda tornado turtles. Kinabalu third option separate 2D1N trip.

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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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