Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

me and my husband booked onto this trip a bit last minute, just the day before. we had confirmation texts straight away, pick up times and reg details of the car that would be picking us up in the morning. it arrived a few mins early and we were driven to the nearby jetty where two guides were waiting for just two of us. we were issued life jackets and snorkels and after a 20 minute wait, we boarded our speed boat over to the first island, Manukan. it is absolutely stunning, white sand fringed by huge forest trees giving lots of shade, clear blue sea with an abundance of fish swimming around our feet. unfortunately there was also a lot of rubbish in the sea, plastic bottles and packaging everywhere, such a shame that people treat our beautiful planet like this, it’s a national park and we could see people collecting rubbish off the sand but not possible in the sea. we stayed for 3 hours and were bought lunch before going on to Sapi. Both beautiful islands and we had a lovely day.

In a group of about 20-30 people, only two of us were Japanese. Most of the participants were Chinese, and the tour was primarily conducted in Chinese. However, our guide made sure to explain things to us in English whenever necessary and constantly looked out for us. The high-speed cruise ship took a little over an hour to reach the island. It was incredibly fast and quite bumpy! 😂 But because the ship was so fast, we didn't even have time to get seasick, which was a plus, haha. The guides played music on board, making the travel time enjoyable. The island facilities were new and clean. Toilets, shower rooms, and even hair dryers were available, ensuring a comfortable stay. Before snorkeling, there was a safety briefing. For the two of us, a staff member provided a one-on-one explanation, showing us translated safety precautions in Japanese. They also checked repeatedly to ensure we understood everything, and we felt that safety was very well-considered. For snorkeling, the boat took us to two different spots. The ocean was truly beautiful and amazing! 🐠 The guides constantly checked on us, ensuring our safety while also making sure we had a great time. After returning to the island, a luxurious meal of crab, shrimp, and other dishes was prepared, and drinks were available freely 🦀🦐. Afterward, we had free time. We relaxed under a parasol on the beach. When it was time, we boarded the super-fast cruise ship again for the return journey. Since it was an early morning tour, we were quite tired by the time we headed back, but it was a fulfilling day nonetheless. My only regret is that I forgot to give a tip to our kind guide when we left. They were so helpful until the very end. Since about 90% of the participants are Chinese, Japanese participants might feel a little uneasy at first if they join alone. However, there were many guides and staff members who paid very close attention to us Japanese participants, so in the end, we had a wonderful time without any worries. The ocean was beautiful, snorkeling was fun, and the food was luxurious. Above all, the warm support from all the staff left a lasting impression. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who might be hesitant because of the small number of Japanese participants! 🌴🐠✨

Manukan Island wasn't bad, but I highly recommend Mamutik Island. I took two tours and visited Gaya, Sapi, Mamutik, and Manukan Islands, and Mamutik Island was the best of the four. It wasn't just because the weather was great that day; the coral reefs on that island were so well-formed that I saw more fish there than on all three other islands combined. I wish the water had been a bit clearer on the day I went, but it was still truly beautiful and wonderful. The guide was also very kind and excellent. I highly recommend it!

Va ser genial! Vam fer snorkel lliure i parasailing a l'illa Sapi, i recomano totalment anar a una illa des d'aquí. Quan t'allunyes de la costa, el mar és realment fantàstic. Fa una mica de por, però és una sensació molt agradable. Trobar-se o trobar l'oficina al port és una mica difícil, però només cal anar a l'oficina de Sea Quest a les vuit i mitja! Obre a les vuit i mitja. El personal també és amable i agradable!

It was such a wonderful experience! Our guide, Sui, was incredibly kind and helpful, which made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire day. We truly enjoyed every moment. Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend this experience to everyone!

Ens ho vam passar d'allò més bé al vaixell de festa! Tot va ser increïble de principi a fi. Les activitats estaven ben organitzades i van anar sense problemes, fent que tota l'experiència fos agradable i sense estrès. La tripulació i el nostre guia del vaixell van ser increïblement amables, servicials i ens van fer sentir molt benvinguts durant tot el viatge. Els nostres fills van gaudir moltíssim de totes les activitats i van passar-s'ho inoblidable. Va ser una experiència meravellosa per a tota la família, i vam crear molts records feliços junts. Molt recomanable per a qualsevol que busqui un dia divertit i agradable. Sens dubte, ho tornaríem a fer!

It was nice that it wasn't crowded. There were many cheap options, but the reviews weren't good, so I carefully read the reviews and chose this one, and it was definitely a good choice. Our guide diligently found all the best spots for us, and I'm so grateful. We saw lobsters, Nemo, and more.

Good quality! Introductory scuba diving is definitely worth a try! The equipment is basic, but has everything you need. Since I have 900 degrees of nearsightedness, the instructor later found a prescription mask for me. There were three other people from English-speaking countries that day, and although I was the only Chinese speaker in the group, they assigned a Chinese-speaking instructor just for me. It was a pretty great experience!

En general, vam passar un dia fantàstic fent snorkel en 3 llocs diferents. Vam aconseguir veure alguns peixos Nemo! Espereu que hi hagi una mica de temps d'espera al matí abans de pujar als vaixells. Però cada vegada que el vaixell ens recull després de les sessions de snorkel/busseig, és un procés molt senzill de seguir. Vam tenir en Chong com a guia de snorkel, que va ser molt útil per assenyalar on eren certs peixos, així vam poder veure les criatures marines i gaudir més del nostre temps. L'àpat proporcionat va ser senzill però força bo — vam menjar arròs amb bolets i pollastre. No recordo el nom de l'altre guia de conducció i del patró del vaixell, però també van ser genials. Gràcies a aquest equip :)