Mengalum Island Snorkel & Sea Adventure from Kota Kinabalu

Highly recommend. The snorkeling tour is very professional and nice.Firstly, we took a boat to Mengalum Island and enjoyed the beach there. About 11:00AM, we went to two beautiful snorkeling spots in total. There were all kinds of fish in both places, and we also saw starfish and octopuses🐙.After lunch, just enjoyed chill time on the beach🏖️. I had a very wonderful and memorable experience in Mengalum Island. Happy new year and all the best wishes to the one who is reading the review😬

It takes just under an hour and a half from Jesselton Point to Mengalum Island. If you get motion sickness, make sure to bring motion sickness medicine! Since we departed early in the morning, I was tired, but during the boat ride to Mengalum Island, the staff played K-pop, pop songs, and Chinese music while dancing enthusiastically to hype everyone up, which was great. There were hardly any Koreans, mostly Chinese visitors. However, the guide provided separate instructions in English, so I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We went snorkeling at two different spots by moving locations. I really got my fill of swimming. If you pay an extra 50 ringgit per person, they take underwater photos for you, and you can get the shot of a lifetime, so definitely do it! Also, those of you who can't swim don't need to worry too much. Even with a life jacket on, you can see plenty of fish. Plus, the photographer takes good care of you. (+ Make sure to buy fish food at the place selling cup noodles on Mengalum Island; a huge swarm of fish gathers around. The beach is also truly beautiful. It was the best tour I did in Kota Kinabalu. I'd love to go again.)

We boarded a popular influencer boat, and the young crew members were very dedicated, singing and dancing. I sat in the front row and was quite scared; the boat swayed a lot. On the return trip, sitting at the back of the boat was much better. We snorkeled in two beautiful spots with lots of fish.

I absolutely loved this trip! Even though I booked through Klook, it seemed to be merged with MK, as the base was MK's. The staff on the boat were incredibly energetic and kept the atmosphere lively. We were lucky to have crystal-clear waters, and the bubble activity at the base was so much fun, even with the queue. It was definitely worth it!

What a surprise.. when the messages came through the night before, it turned out to be the same team we'd gone with just two days earlier. The real bonus? Seeing the same awesome guide (Birdy) popping out of the van to greet us at pick-up! Once again, top marks from start to finish. The admin team was well organised, with excellent communication throughout. Yes, the boat ride out was a bit bumpy, but absolutely worth it. Watching Birdy dive straight in with his free-diving skills had us humming “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid. He held his breath, glided all the way down, sets the scene for some spectacular underwater shots of the coral colony. Making the experience extra special. If that's not true dedication and a perfect display of Malaysian hospitality, I don't know what is. Hint: Don't sit on the edge of the boat towards the end unless you want a 4D experience of being drenched on the way there and back. ;)

Honsetly this is not a PREMIUM tour, its combine with other agents boat is quite crowded, toilets and changing room has no water and dirty. Glass kayak & paddle first come first serve have to wait very long only can use as others just hold on to it to take photos. I rated 4 star is because of Mr Wan our guide, he’s amazing, funny and always ensure safety of our group especially during snorkelling no one leaves behind. He’s a great photographer, must try his underwater photography shots!

Had the best day in Sabah! 🥹✨ A huge thank you to all the staff, especially Casey, Johnny, and Willy, for all the joy they brought to the day. You guys made the experience even more memorable. :)

Very good, the organisation team were very helpful and professional.. With fun and laughter too. Long boat trip thru n back bt with lots of entertainment by the team. The island is indeed beautifully Sands with clear water.

It's a bit of a trek – an hour-long boat ride – but it's worth it because the sea is so much more beautiful and vibrant! The guides are super friendly, they teach you how to snorkel, and they take tons of pictures. The weather was incredibly clear, so the sea was sparkling and absolutely gorgeous. And on the hotel pickup at the end, they played an Indian version of Apartment... hahaha.

Instructor: Instructor Birdy was truly kind and the best. During the tour, they checked to make sure we were keeping up well. More than anything, I was so touched that they kept asking if the injury I got from my mistake was okay, and even bought medicine for me when dropping me off at the hotel after the tour. And they always took beautiful photos for us first to capture special moments. While traveling to the island, they even took our phones on the boat to take pictures of the ocean view. It was so much fun that I was sad to say goodbye. I really made good memories and was happy thanks to the instructor! I LOVE YOU BIRDY!