Timba Timba, Mataking, Pom Pom Island
TIMBA TIMBA ISLAND:
Timba - Timba Island is a small island in Semporna. The water here is clear and beautiful, making it a good place for snorkeling. Every corner is a picture perfect for Instagrammers, Youtubers and TikTokers for that picture-perfect beach holidays.
There are many sea creatures, which are called "God's aquarium" here as well.
You cannot stay overnight at Timba Timba island but basic facilities like the toilets, shelters and beach chairs are easily available.
You can rest at the gazebo, lounge on the hammock or find your sunbathing spot by the beach. The blue hues surrounding the islands is so irresistible that you want to just jump into the water.
For divers, you will discover the macro life at the 10 dive sites around Timba-Timba Island. Frogfish, moray eels, barracudas and nurse sharks are commonly encountered here.
So Grab your swimsuit and snorkelling gears or your dive equipment!
MATAKING ISLAND:
Mataking Island when translated literally means "The Eyes of the King" . The size is about 40 acres and lies on the edge of continental shelf surrounded by fringing reef of hard and soft coral.
Mataking Island is famous for its Underwater Post Office. Yes, you read it right. A post office right under the water.
In March 2006, the resort decided to sink Mataking 1, an old 40-foot wooden cargo ship to create an artificial reef and also to serve as a unique underwater mailbox. It is the only one in the whole of Malaysia.
Mataking Island is connected to Pulau Mataking Kecil ( Small Mataking Island) via a narrow sand bank. Mataking Island is a private island belonging to the Reef Dive Resort featuring luxury chalets and a dive center serving divers visiting Sipadan.
POM POM ISLAND:
Pom Pom Island is around 45 minutes by boat from Semporna. It is surrounded by white sand and the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea. There are many 5 star resorts here as well.
If you are a macro photographer, then this island is a must visit. You will be rewarded with jaw-dropping encounters with various species of nudibranchs, shrimps and other rarely encountered macro life.
Pom Pom Island is also famous for not only the beautiful beaches but also the vast amount of sea turtles.
So what are you waiting for? Book with us now.
Please book 2 days in advance before the tour date
At 0900hrs, gather at meeting point at Seafest Jetty for registration. Then we will depart to Timba Timba, Mataking, and Pom Pom Island for snorkeling and visiting the 3 islands. Packed lunch will be provided. Return to jetty in the late afternoon around 4:30pm - 5:00pm after snorkeling trip.
Includes: Boat, jetty & permit fee, guide, snorkeling set, lunch & drinking water
Excludes: Timba-Timba Island Landing Fee, Tipping & items not mentioned
SEAFEST JETTY LOCATION: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aUF8Zi2nJrkJh4ox7
* All guests are require to pay Landing Fee of RM10 per person at Timba-Timba Island. Please bring cash to pay to the person in charge at Timba-Timba Island.
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