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Manukan Island

Manukan Island

Most developed island with resort facilities and water sports

About Manukan

Manukan Island is the most developed island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, making it perfect for families and first-time visitors. With its excellent resort facilities, calm swimming areas, and diverse activities, Manukan offers the ideal balance between comfort and adventure.

The island features sandy beaches with a gentle slope, making it ideal for beginner snorkellers. The surrounding reefs are teeming with vibrant marine life, and the lush jungle interior offers scenic walking trails with panoramic viewpoints.

Whether you're looking to relax at the beach, explore underwater wonders, or stay overnight at the island resort, Manukan Island has something for everyone.

Best for: Families First-time Snorkellers Leisure Travellers Resort Guests

Activities & Things to Do

Snorkelling

Snorkelling

All day

Right side of jetty & reef edge, ideal for beginners

Parasailing

Parasailing

9am - 5pm

Scenic aerial views of the island and surrounding waters

Jet Ski

Jet Ski

9am - 5pm

High-speed water sports adventure

Walking Trails

Walking Trails

All day

Scenic jungle path with viewpoints and rest huts

Beginner Scuba

Beginner Scuba

Available

Gentle slope underwater exploration at dive centre

Island Facilities

Resort Accommodation (Manukan Island Resort)
Restaurant & Cafeteria
Toilets & Changing Rooms
Rest Huts & Shaded Areas
Dive Centre
Equipment Rental

Resort Accommodation

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges

Manukan Island Resort

by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges — beachfront chalets and villas

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Important Rules & Guidelines

  • Conservation fee required - Malaysian: RM 8 (Adult) / RM 5 (Child), International: RM 25 (Adult) / RM 20 (Child)
  • No touching or damaging coral reefs
  • No fish feeding
  • No littering - take all waste with you
  • Alcohol restricted in certain areas
  • Smoking only in designated areas
  • Respect marine wildlife and maintain distance

What to Bring

Reef-safe sunscreen
Water shoes
Waterproof phone pouch
Towel
Change of clothes
Cash for lockers/food
Reusable water bottle
Hat/cap

Quick Pricing Guide

1 Island

RM 45 / 40

Adult / Child

2 Islands

RM 55 / 50

Adult / Child

Conservation Fee

RM 8-25

By nationality

* All prices include terminal fee of RM 7.20 (Adult) / RM 3.60 (Child)

How to Get Here

Temporary Location

Ferry operations are temporarily at South Jetty, Kota Kinabalu Port while Jesselton Point undergoes upgrading works.

Current Address: South Jetty, KK Port, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Get directions to South Jetty →

From South Jetty (Temporary Terminal) — Approximately 25 minutes by boat to Manukan Island.

Permanent Address: Jesselton Point, Jalan Haji Saman, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The original Jesselton Point terminal will resume operations once upgrading is complete.

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