Meet at 8.15am Dragon Bay Kota Belud (recommend to depart from Kota Kinabalu at 6.45am).
Begin your adventure with a scenic boat ride to Bigfin Beach Resort. Upon arrival, meet our dive crew and size dive equipment. Certified divers will head to the secret submerged reefs of Kota Belud, while beginners will receive expert guidance from PADI-certified instructors at an easy dive location.
Dive into tropical blue waters and explore the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. Sites in Kota Belud feature a varied topography with rock formations, huge boulders covered with pink and purple soft corals and beautiful drift dives over expansive hard coral reefs.
After your first dive, take a break on the boat before heading back into the water for your second dive.
After diving, savour a delicious lunch at Bigfin Beach Resort. Relax on the private white sand beach, nap in a seafront hammock, or take in the panoramic views of majestic Mount Kinabalu and the bay.
In the afternoon, take advantage of the resort kayak's and stand-up paddleboards to explore the stunning Mengkabar Bay at your leisure. Paddle around the coast or over to Pandan Island and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Finally, return to the boat and head back to Dragon Beach, Mengkabar, Kota Belud, where you can arrange onward transport back to your hotel.
Important note: Transfers to/from Kota Kinabalu NOT included.
We recommend guests self drive, private taxi or GRAB (taxi e-hailing app).
Taxi rates to Bigfin meet point (Dragon beach, Kota Belud):
Kota Kinabalu city - RM150 per taxi, 1 hour 20 mins
Tuaran / Karambunei (Rasa Ria Resort, Nexus, Hilton Garden Inn, Borneo Beach Villas) - RM130 per taxi, 45 mins