[2024 Semporna Attraction] Travel Guide for Semporna Ocean Center (Updated Oct)
No.9 of Best Things to Do in Tawau Division
Outdoor Diving
Beaches
Address:
Jln Kastam, Taman Bandar Semporna, 91308 Semporna, Sabah
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 08:00-17:00Closed Today
Here comes the snorkeling guide for Semporna, Malaysia.
I just came back from Semporna a few days ago, and I'm still immersed in the "underwater starry sky". The moment when a group of small fish swim towards you, I wish time could stand still.
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About Semporna
✈️Transportation: Fly to Tawau Airport and take a taxi to Semporna for more than an hour.
🏠Accommodation: There are many hotels in the town to choose from.
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About the tour
You can enjoy snorkeling🤿 even if you can't swim. Here you can see blue-green sea water, colorful fish🐟, and corals🪸 of various shapes, etc.
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Travel tips
✅Remember not to snorkel alone, observe the surrounding environment, and pay attention to the location of the guide.
✅Protect the marine ecology and do not litter.
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If you love the sea, you must visit Semporna
Malaysia is visa-free now, and if you enjoy the sea, you must come to Semporna, where you can find the clearest waters in the world. When there's no wind, the ocean is like a mirror. Here, you have the whitest sand beaches, with the blue sea on both sides, walking on the beach is like strolling in paradise. The freshest and cheapest seafood is all here.
🌽 How to get there?
No matter which way you choose, fly directly from within the country, or transfer from Kuala Lumpur, first fly to Tawau Airport in Semporna.
Download the Grab app in advance and take a ride-hailing service to the Semporna Marine Tourism Center.
🍇 Where to stay?
It is recommended to stay near the pier of the Semporna Marine Tourism Center for convenient sea outings.
It is not recommended to stay in overwater villas on the islands. One reason is the expensive price, and unless you are a diving enthusiast, the overwater villas can be quite boring, and there are also safety issues (pirate incidents from a long time ago).
🍒 What to do?
It's very simple. There are many sea day-trip projects on Ctrip, with prices ranging from 160 to 300 RMB per person. Stay for 3 to 4 days, with different activities each day.
Depart from the pier around 9 am, visit the stateless Bajau people, go island hopping, to the beaches, snorkeling, and many other activities, returning to the pier at around 4 to 5 pm in the afternoon.
Recommended attractions: Bajau village, Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Pearl Island, Warship Island, Timba-Timba Island, Mabul Island, Bohey Dulang Island.
🍑 What to eat?
Of course, it's a seafood feast, with nearly a pound per mantis shrimp, eat boldly, it's very cheap.