Sabah Lodní výlety

Velmi příjemný a útulný zážitek z ostrovního putování. Plavba lodí byla klidná a větrná, počasí bylo ten den velmi dobré. Ostrovy Sapi i Manukan měly velmi krásné pláže. Průvodce Nanak je velmi přátelský a odpověděl na všechny naše otázky, také pomohl všem s jejich zavazadly a věcmi. Jízda na banánu a šnorchlování jsou nutností. Podařilo se nám vidět docela dost druhů ryb, šnorchlování je omezeno na oblasti blízko břehu, ale i tam lze spatřit spoustu ryb. Slunce je velmi silné, takže je nutné použít opalovací krém, abyste předešli spálení. Času bylo také dostatek a skončili jsme poměrně brzy ve 15:00.

Byli jsme skupina ve věku od 8 do 71 let. Tento výlet byl skvělý pro všechny! Transfer byl pohodlný, viděli jsme kahau nosaté a makaky jávské, krokodýly a ptáky. Západ slunce byl dechberoucí a světlušky byly tak krásné. Na pláži si můžete za příplatek zajezdit na malé čtyřkolce, což byl pravděpodobně vrchol dne mého 12letého syna! Naše průvodkyně, Cathy, byla úžasná, díky ní jsme se dozvěděli mnoho o mangrovových porostech a tvorech, kteří v nich žijí!

Skvělý zážitek z návštěvy ostrovů Mataking a Pom Pom. Na ostrově Timba Timba jsme nemohli zastavit kvůli vládním omezením, nicméně jsme se zastavili v oblasti, kde jsme šnorchlovali. Průvodce nám velmi ochotně fotil, včera jsme viděli mnoho mořských želv a tropických ryb s krásnými korálovými útesy. Podařilo se nám vidět i perutýna. Byl to skvělý zážitek, který se naskytne jednou za život. Tuto prohlídku bychom doporučili!

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! 🌴🐠✨

What a wonderful experience! Before departure, customer service proactively contacted me and created a group chat. On the day of departure, a staff member was even arranged to meet us in the early morning and guide us to the meeting point on their way to work. This staff member also spoke fluent Mandarin and Cantonese, making the first stop of our trip full of pleasant surprises! They also offered thoughtful photo services, including free underwater photos and videos. It was absolutely delightful!

Overall, had a great day snorkeling at 3 different spots. Managed to see some nemo fishes!! Expect that there will be some wait time in the morning before getting onto the boats. But every other time when the boat picks us up after the snorkeling/diving sessions, it’s a very easy process to follow. We had Chong as our snorkeling guide who was very helpful to point out where certain fishes are so we were able to catch a glimpse of the sea creatures and enjoy our time more. The lunch provided was simple but pretty good — had the mushroom and chicken rice. I can’t remember the other driving guide and boat driver’s name but they were great too. Thank you to this team:)

This was a very special activity. The sunset was beautiful, and we were pleasantly surprised to be able to capture the "Sky Mirror" effect in our photos. Our guide was friendly, kind, and very proactive, as well as being a highly experienced paddler.