The 15 Boat Trips in Kota Kinabalu We Would Rebook Tomorrow

1.Bongawan River Cruise: Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Mangrove

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 437 reviews · 8 hours · from $58Our pick

Review of Sabah’s Bongawan River Cruise, with proboscis monkeys, fireflies, Sky Mirror sunset, mosque, chocolate tasting, dinner and transport.

“Simon our tour guide was very good from the beginning, communicating to us the expectations from the beginning. Eventful day as it rained in the late afternoon non stop. Seeing the Fireflies even when it was raining was exciting. Simon is very knowledgeable and his stories made the trip even more fun 1 comment- Simon needs a microphone in his van so that we can hear his stories at the back.”

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2.Borneo (Klias) River Cruise & Fireflies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · from $50

Review of Klias River Cruise from Kota Kinabalu, with proboscis monkeys, Malaysian dinner, fireflies, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We saw probiscus monkeys, small monkeys, fireflies, a crocodile and a hornbill! Our guide Sulani was very informative, roadworks on the 2 hour drive make it a bit of a journey, but overall it was a worthwhile experience.”

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3.Sky-Mirror Photographing and Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies Watching River-Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 109 reviews · from $81

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Sky Mirror cruise, with proboscis monkeys, fireflies, dinner, hotel transfers, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Overall good experience. No message or communication prior to pick up so had to ask reception to call - it turns out they did not have my booking from Viator. They however quickly showed up at the hotel after calling (30 mins late). Good things - Mirror beach was fun, and fireflies were a real highlight. Dinner was a basic buffet but to be expected as in a remote location. Phots the guide took of us on the beach are great Things to improve - very long -Packed mini bus and took 1.5 hours to get there and then a lot of waiting around. The boat ride to see the…”

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4.Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $52Top rated

Review of the Bongawan River Cruise from Kota Kinabalu, with proboscis monkeys, sunset, fireflies, dinner, mosque, and chocolate tasting.

“Very interesting tour with our guide Simon, who with a lot of passion, knowledge and humour informed us about and showed us many aspects of the local culture, history and wildlife. Definitely recommended.”

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5.Proboscis Monkey and Fireflies River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $81

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Weston river cruise, with proboscis monkeys, sunset views, fireflies, dinner, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“I found the tour to be average. Did not see proposcis monkeys. You would think the tour operators of the river cruise would know where the proposcis monkeys usually stay. It was a waste just driving up and down the river. The sunset was beautiful. The fireflies were amazing.”

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6.Fun Boat Snorkeling and Island Visit from Kota Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $130

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s 8-hour snorkeling tour to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, with two sea stops, lunch, transfers, and island time.

“Recomendado. Muy bonita experiencia de snorkeling, muy atentos y amables. Lo más bonito de Kk fue hacer este tour.”

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7.Mari Mari Village & Bongawan Cruise Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 12 hours · from $121

Review of Sabah’s Mari Mari Village and Bongawan cruise, with tribal culture, proboscis monkeys, sunset reflections, fireflies, meals, and tips.

“Eddie was a knowledgeable and extremely professional guide. He immediately must us feel at ease and we had a fantastic day. The tour combination of culture and then nature made for a great balance with delicious snacks and meals also included. The highlight was seeing a troop of proboscus monkeys and following them as they jumped from tree to tree. Amazing day.”

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8.Klias Wildlife Safari River Cruise – Proboscis Monkey & Fireflies

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $81

Review of the Klias Wildlife Safari from Kota Kinabalu, with proboscis monkeys, sunset, Asian buffet dinner, and fireflies.

“It was a good chance to witness the wild life of Borneo just two hours away from the city. We have seen monkeys in their natural habitat and experienced firefly show after the dark. The meal was also fine”

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9.Full Day Bongawan River Cruise with Proboscis Monkey Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $58

Review the Bongawan River Cruise from Kota Kinabalu, with proboscis monkeys, sunset views, Malay dinner, and fireflies.

“Nice experience seeing the mangrove and the fireflies, good value for money. Bring binoculars to see the proboscis monkeys as they can be shy and stay far away.”

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10.Kawa Kawa Fireflies Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7h 15m · from $63

Cruise Sabah’s Kawa Kawa River for proboscis monkeys, sunset views, local dinner, and thousands of glowing fireflies.

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11.Bongawan River Cruise, City Tour & Fireflies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $26Best value

Review of Kota Kinabalu’s Bongawan River Cruise, Sky Mirror sunset, wildlife, dinner, and fireflies, with practical tips on price and transport.

“From pick up to drop off Timmy my driver/guide was excellent. He shared his knowledge of Borneo, cocoa, wildlife, climate, food and just about every subject… I learnt a lot. Each stop was planned well, there was no waiting around and tRead more”

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12.Klias River Fireflies & Wildlife Safari Cruise from Kota Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $104

Cruise Sabah’s Klias Wetlands for proboscis monkeys, sunset wildlife, fireflies, local dinner, and easy hotel pickup from Kota Kinabalu.

“It was quite a long journey from the hotel, but well worth it. The river cruise provided excellent opportunities to view the wildlife and was followed by a really good meal. We then had a second cruise to see the Fireflies. The guide for the day had excellent knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip”

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13.Klias River Cruise Day Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Review the Klias River Cruise in Sabah, with proboscis monkeys, mangrove scenery, sunset views, dinner, transfers, and practical tips.

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14.Kota Kinabalu Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $187

Sail from Kota Kinabalu for a sunset catamaran cruise with island views, guided coastal landmarks, and a buffet dinner on the South China Sea.

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15.Discover Sailing Experience in Tanjung Aru Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 1 reviews · from $84

Learn to sail a 470 dinghy off Kota Kinabalu’s Tanjung Aru Beach with a private coach, safety gear, and weather flexibility.

“It’s not safe for beginners. They are not serious people. It’s cool to come to the center to rent equipments. But I wouldn’t count on them if you don’t know the basics of the sailing. The thing that troubles me the most is there is no safety briefinRead more”

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