Discover Scuba Diving (For Non-Cert Diver)

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABK-SD03
DESCRIPTION: DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (FOR NON-CERT DIVER)
REGION: Kota Kinabalu
DURATION: 7 Hours
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Everyday
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
PICK UP TIME: 08:00 - 08:15 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu City
DROP OFF TIME: 15:00 - 15:15 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Kota Kinabalu/ Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP)

Wake up and prepare for an exciting day exploring the turquoise waters of Borneo. A vehicle will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to the jetty where your catamaran dive boat will bring you to the training spot.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your dive team and receive a safety briefing before beginning your confined water session. Your highly qualified Dive Instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of scuba diving in a shallow, controlled environment near the shore, allowing you to practice your skills while experiencing your first real underwater exploration in a safe setting. You will learn essential skills, including breathing through a regulator, mask-clearing techniques, basic underwater communication signals, and safety procedures.

After completing your shore dive, you will board the dive boat for your second dive of the day. The boat will take you to a selected dive site within the protected waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.

Your Boat Dive will be conducted to a maximum depth of 12 metres and remains fully supervised by your instructor at all times. The exact dive location varies depending on sea conditions and visibility, but all sites are within the marine park’s rich coral ecosystems.

Following your boat dive, enjoy a surface interval where you can relax onboard, take in the scenic views of the surrounding islands, and enjoy light refreshments such as coffee or tea.

After working up an appetite, lunch will be served at one of the nearby TARP islands.

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Relax on the sandy beach, swim in the clear waters, or simply unwind and enjoy the island atmosphere.

By mid-afternoon, you will depart the island and return by boat to the mainland jetty. A transfer vehicle will be waiting to send you back to your hotel, concluding your diving experience in Kota Kinabalu.

Meals : Lunch

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals 01 Lunch, Drinking Water, Coffee & Tea & Snacks
Inclusion 01 Confined Water Training & Shore Dive, 01 Boat Dive, Hotel Pick Up & Drop off, Meals as Stated, English-Speaking Guide, Sabah Park Entrance Fees, Return Boat Transfers, Diving Equipment Rental
Exclusion Tipping (Optional), Alcoholic Beverages, and Any Items Not Mentioned

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Sun block lotion
  • Towel
  • Swimming Suit/Trunk
  • Extra change of clothing
  • Personal toiletries

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Baby Car Seats (for infant aged 0-2) and Child Booster Seats (for children aged 3-11) are available for rental. Please check with your tour consultant for availability.
  • You are not allowed to dive 18 hours before your flight. Please schedule your flights accordingly.
  • Boat journey to the Island may not be suitable for individuals who have any of the following conditions but not limited to: heart or lung conditions, recent surgery, back or spinal surgery, back problems/injury/fracture, arthritis, osteoporosis or other similar spinal/pelvic diseases. Pregnant women are also not recommended as the boat ride may be bumpy depending on the sea condition. If you are having similar issues as above, kindly consult your physician before you enrol in this activity.
  • You will need to sign the PADI release & liability form before proceeding for your dives.
  • Kindly follow the instructions of your Dive Instructor or Dive Master at all times.
  • Alcohol consumption during your dive course or trip is NOT RECOMMENDED.
  • Kindly inform in advance if you have any health concerns.
  • Conservation of the Underwater World - Harming of coral or marine life is strictly not allowed.
  • You are advised to purchase personnel injury & travel insurance prior to your trip.
  • While the jellyfish season varies, it usually occurs during mid of the year or/and end of the year. Do be extra careful and inform our guides should you be stung. Rest assured that our guides are first aid trained.
  • Jelly bugs are common in the waters but they are usually harmless and their stings will just cause some slight itch.
  • There are no lockers on the island. Please take good care of your own belongings and do not bring valuables.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle.  Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee.  Please inform us when making the bookings.
  • Your safety is our top priority. Should the weather or sea conditions render it unsafe to proceed for this tour, Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to change or cancel tour. Tour will be refunded accordingly.
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements.
  • Effective 1 January 2026, the use of single-use plastic bags is strictly prohibited in all Sabah Parks. This policy is implemented to safeguard the natural environment and protect both marine and forest ecosystems from pollution and long-term harm. Visitors are required to bring their own reusable eco bags when entering any Sabah Parks area.
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary.
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.

USEFUL TRAVEL TIPS

  • Your belongings may get wet. You can bring along waterproof bags such as dry bags or plastic bags to keep your belongings nice and dry!
  • Before going out for some fun in the sun, you may bring along some SPF50 sunscreen and an umbrella to protect your skin.
  • For any Island tour, if you're interested in water sports (ie banana boat, seawalking, parasailing, etc), be sure to bring along a little bit of extra cash as these activities are not included in our tour package.