Sabah

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Bongawan River Cruise, Sabah En fantastisk upplevelse från början till slut. Vi hade turen att se både långnäsa apor och långsvansade apor längs floden, vilket gjorde kryssningen ännu mer spännande 🐒🌿 Landskapet var vackert under hela resan, särskilt strandstoppet med dess fridfulla, öppna vyer. Solnedgången var helt fantastisk, med himlen som färgades gyllene över floden 🌅 Höjdpunkten för mig var definitivt eldflugorna på kvällen. Mangroveträsket lystes upp som i en dröm, och en eldfluga landade till och med på min hand – ett så magiskt ögonblick ✨ Ett stort tack till våra guider Gary, Edward och Kevin för att de var vänliga, hjälpsamma och gjorde hela resan smidig och njutbar. Om du är i Sabah är detta definitivt en aktivitet du måste göra. Avkopplande, vackert och oförglömligt.

Mycket trevlig och mysig upplevelse med öhoppning. Båtturen var lugn och blåsig, vädret var mycket bra den dagen. Både Sapi och Manukan Island hade mycket fina stränder. Reseledaren, Nanak, är mycket vänlig och svarade på alla våra frågor, och hjälpte även alla att ta hand om sina väskor och saker. Bananbåten och snorklingen är ett måste. Lyckades se ganska många fiskarter, snorklingen är begränsad till områdena nära stranden men man kan se ganska mycket fisk. Solen är mycket stark så man måste använda solskyddsmedel för att undvika solbränna. Tiden var också tillräcklig och avslutades ganska tidigt klockan 15.00.

Fantastisk upplevelse att åka till Mataking och Pom Pom Island. Kunde inte stanna vid Timba Timba Island på grund av statliga restriktioner, men vi stannade i ett område för att snorkla. Guiden var mycket hjälpsam med att ta bilder åt oss, vi såg många havssköldpaddor igår och tropiska fiskar med vackra korallrev. Fick även se en drakfisk. Vi hade en fantastisk upplevelse som man bara får en gång i livet. Skulle rekommendera denna tur!

Vi var en grupp i åldrarna 8 till 71 år. Denna resa var fantastisk för alla! Transfern var bekväm, vi såg näsapor och långsvansade makaker, krokodiler och fåglar. Solnedgången var hisnande och eldflugorna var så vackra. På stranden kan man betala extra för att åka en liten fyrhjuling, vilket förmodligen var höjdpunkten på min 12-årings dag! Vår guide, Cathy, var underbar, vi lärde oss mycket om mangroveträsken och djuren tack vare henne!

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:)