15 Malaysia Island Hopping Tours Worth Booking

1.Premium UNESCO Geopark Jet Ski Tour of 8 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 298 reviews · 4 hours · from $213Our pick

Spend four hours riding your own jet ski around Langkawi’s Dayang Bunting island group with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Pregnant Maiden Lake, stop for swimming and photos, see monkeys and rocky coves, and may trek or kayak. Small groups of up to 10 keep the outing personal. Guides such as Shadow, Ryan, One, and Amir are praised for clear instruction and good safety care.

“It was very memorable fun in Langkawi i hope i can visit again”

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2.Island Hopping Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 291 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Take a fast shared boat from Teluk Baru to Dayang Bunting, Singa Besar, and a quiet beach stop. You will climb to a freshwater lake, watch eagles and fish being fed, and swim in clear water. Hotel pickup is optional in Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah. English-speaking drivers operate the tour.

“It was sooo convenient and pretty. Perfect for the money you pay! The speed boat is very quick and for anyone that’s sea sick, you barely go on the boat- it doesn’t rock at all it’s very quick and feels like you’re in a fast car. Boat is clean and not filled with people (max like 15)”

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3.Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 228 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend about three and a half hours cruising Langkawi’s islands with Asni Tours. Watch sea eagles snatch food from the water, swim at Dayang Bunting’s freshwater lake, spot wildlife on Singa Besar, and relax at Beras Basah Beach. Hotel pickup, boat transport, and life jackets are included, but lake entry and optional activities cost extra.

“We’ve done this trip before and enjoyed the experience once again. However, I think the floating pontoon jetty on the island visit is quite dangerous in the wind and ocean chop, particularly for older people. Perhaps a permanent jetty could be built? Our boat captain, however, was very considerate and moved his boat closer to the shore for safer embarking.”

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4.Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $125

Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sapi Island by boat, enjoy beach time and lunch, then continue to Manukan by speedboat for swimming and snorkeling. The tour starts at 8:30 am, includes shared hotel transfers, a guide, lunch, and snorkel equipment, but not fins. Guides such as Jean and Nural have been singled out for attentive care.

“The islands were beautiful. I especially enjoyed Sapan. Nural really took good care of me since I am handicapped.”

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5.Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 97 reviews · 1 day · from $67

You’ll take a guided boat trip from Kota Kinabalu to Sapi and Manukan islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Expect snorkeling, beach time, a buffet lunch, and optional parasailing or banana boats at extra cost. Sapi is lively and compact, while Manukan offers more room, facilities, and time for a calmer beach stop.

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6.Bohey 3 Islands Hike, Snorkel/Dive Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $58

From Semporna, you’ll cruise to Bohey Dulang for a 600-meter hike, then visit Mantabuan and Sibuan for swimming and snorkeling or two supervised DSD sessions. Din and the multilingual crew provide safety help, gear, lunch, and a 1.5-liter water bottle. Bring cash for park fees and a waterproof bag.

“Everything was perfect. The hike, the views, snorkling, feeding fish, lunch, guides, beaches....”

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7.Explore 3 Islands Tour Snorkel or Dive & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Spend seven hours by speedboat between three Sabah islands, with snorkelling, shallow-water scuba sessions, beach time, and a homemade lunch. You get multilingual instruction in English, Chinese, or Malay, plus gear and a 1.5-liter bottle of water. Sea conditions can change the route, and extra island fees are payable in cash.

“wunderschöne tour auf die drei Inseln,viel snoorkeln,einfach Traum”

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8.Dinawan Private Island Hopping by Speedboat from Kota Kinabalu Include Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $76

Spend about seven hours traveling from Kota Kinabalu to Dinawan Island by speedboat. You get two guided snorkeling sessions, lunch, high tea, kayaking, standup paddling, and free time on the beach. Guides such as Fai, Hin, and Edward are noted for attentive service, though water-sports equipment can vary in condition.

“Very nice guide (Hin) and a very pleasant and relaxing day on a private island. The highlights include relaxing in the hammocks, a nice spot for pics in the water with swings and parasailing (not included in the price). As I’m vegan, they were very kind to provide a special meal for me.”

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9.Langkawi Half Day Island Hoping Tour- Sharing basis

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 34 reviews · from $18

You’ll cruise from Langkawi to Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, and Beras Basah Island on a shared boat. Expect eagle watching, a beach stop, swimming time, and hotel pickup from Pantai Tengah, Pantai Cenang, or Kuah. Guide Sara has been praised for lively explanations when she leads the tour.

“Was an enjoyable experience. But need to be adaptable for people who can’t get onto boats. Staff friendly and helpful Agent was helpful and contacted us with relevant information before hand and collection and drop off was on time.”

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10.Fun Island Hopping by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

You’ll ride a jet ski with an English or Malay-speaking instructor from Mega Water Sports Beach Hut, visiting Langkawi’s nearby islands in two hours. Expect eagle watching, white sand, turquoise water, and time for swimming and photos. Guides named by past participants include Hussein, One, and Amer.

“No need to change anything, we had a great time with Hussein and One.... very knowledgeable and great fun!!”

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11.Langkawi Island Hopping Boat Tour with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $25

Take a shared boat to Langkawi’s eagle-feeding waters, Dayang Bunting Island, and Beras Basah Island. Your package includes an air-conditioned transfer from selected hotels or the cruise terminal, an English-speaking driver, and about four hours on the water. Bring water, sun protection, and cash for the separate lake entry.

“It was a great experience. The driver of the boat was really friendly and we had a great time seeing the islands”

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12.Island Hopping Tour (2 Island) From Kota Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 12 reviews · from $99

Spend about six hours island hopping from Kota Kinabalu, with a short boat ride to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, snorkeling at two island stops, time for a forest walk, and lunch. Guides such as Roy, Tan, and Hashim have helped make the day friendly and easygoing, though weather and ferry delays can affect the plan.

“Our guide Tan picked us up on time and was very professional. He was part of "Amazing Borneo" tours. It was just us on the boat over to the first island, Sapi. It was super to get there early as nobody was there yet and the water and conditionRead more”

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13.Island Hopping with Snorkeling & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $63

Take a shared speedboat from Jesselton Point to Manukan and Sapi Islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. You get snorkeling equipment, island entrance, and a simple buffet lunch, but no fins or guided snorkeling. Expect beautiful beaches and clear water, along with busy beaches and shared jetties.

“A day full of fun on and in the water. Most recommended!”

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14.Island Hopping ( Manukan & Sapi Island ) From Kota Kinabalu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $90

Join a shared boat trip from Kota Kinabalu to Sapi and Manukan Islands. You get round-trip city-hotel transfers, island fees, snorkeling equipment except fins, and a BBQ lunch on Sapi. Expect about six hours, a group of up to 20 people, a fast 15-minute boat ride, and a route that may change with weather.

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15.Langkawi Island Hopping Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $35

Spend about four hours cruising Langkawi’s islands with an English-speaking driver. Visit Dayang Bunting’s famous lake, see Pulau Singa Besar, and relax at Beras Basah. Hotel pickup, a shared or private boat, and life jackets are included. Bring swimwear, dry clothes, and money for entry fees and equipment.

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