The demure island of Mantanani lies off the beaten tracks of other mainstream tourism destinations. The journey to the island begins with a two-hour drive to Kampung Kuala Abai jetty in Kota Belud, followed by another hour of riding on a speedboat.
The term ‘diver’s paradise’ may sound trite, but Mantanani Island is exactly that and more. As you plunge into the Mantanani underwater world, you’ll be simply mesmerized by neon coloured fish in intoxicating swirls, adorable clownfish playing hide and seek amidst the sea anemones, vivid coloured finger corals waving about, and vast garden of living coral reefs.
Each dive site in Mantanani offers something unique. For underwater photography enthusiasts, the view is simply to-die-for—topped off with excellent visibility.
After a whole day of diving, snorkelling or kayaking, sit back and feast your eyes on the gorgeous layers of orange hues penetrating the clouds as the sun sets.
| Time | Itinerary |
| 0715 hrs | Pick-up from hotel |
| 0745 hrs | Depart to Kota Belud town |
| 0915 hrs | Arrive at our jetty at Kota Belud |
| 0930 hrs | Depart for Mantanani Island |
| 1015 hrs | Arrive at Basecamp at Mantanani Island 1st dive |
| 1200 hrs | Back to Basecamp for lunch |
| 1330 hrs | For divers - 2nd dive to different dive site |
| 1430 hrs | Depart back to jetty |
| 1515 hrs | Arrive at jetty |
| 1600 hrs | Depart for Kota Kinabalu |
| 1830 hrs | Arrive at hotel |
