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Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

borneo_200x160.jpgSAMPLE ITINERARY: SABAH ISLAND CRUISE

Embarkation: Kota Kinabalu
Disembarkation: Kota Kinabalu
Duration: 7 days
Optional Activities: Parasailing, Jetskiing, Waterskiing/ Wakeboarding, Scuba Diving, Helicopter Sightseeing, Native Cultural Performance, Island BBQ
Note: A cruising holiday to Sabah can be combined with some fascinating over-land journeys in Sabah and the neighbour states of Sarawak and Brunei.

Sabah, at the northern end of Borneo, became a yachting destination in the late nineties thanks to the opening of the Sutera Harbour marina in Kota Kinabalu. This marina was then followed by 3 others in Labuan, Kudat and Miri (Sarawak).

In Sabah you will find tropical islands, including coral atolls and oceanic islands, pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, giant rivers, dense tropical jungle, high mountains, and an abundance of nature & wildlife.

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borneo_mantanani_200x160.jpgBounded by 3 seas: the South China Sea, the Sulu Sea, and the Celebes Sea, and known as the "Land Below the Wind", Sabah lies outside of the typhoon belt making it free from any major climatic disturbances.

As a cruising destination Sabah is relatively unknown. It has plenty of potential, however, and the local government has been working hard to enhance the attraction for yachts with new marina developments.

borneo_kinabalu_200x160.jpgHere in Sabah you will find a multitude of tropical islands, including coral atolls and oceanic islands, as well as giant rivers, dense tropical jungle, high mountains, an abundance of wildlife, and an eclectic mix of indigenous groups, who continue to celebrate ancient customs and traditional lifestyles. As many have discovered, one of the highlights of Sabah are the indigenous people who possess genuine warmth and hospitality towards visitors.

Undoubtedly this this lush corner of Borneo will one day become a major yachting destination adding sailing to its list of numerous attractions for lovers of nature, culture, scuba diving and jungle exploration.