Kulapuan Island
Pulau Kulapuan
A small island on the open sea south of the southern route, ringed by shallow reefs and white sand. Sea turtles are often seen while snorkelling, and it is an alternative stop on the Mataking and Bohey Dulang island-hopping tours.
Kulapuan Island (also spelled Kalapuan) lies south of Bohey Dulang. Fishermen and a small number of residents live on the island. Its shoreline is fine white sand surrounded by broad shallow reefs, and the clear water is home to sea turtles, coral and schools of tropical fish. It is usually included in the southern island-hopping tour that combines Mataking, Bohey Dulang and Timba Timba. The speedboat trip from Semporna takes about 50 minutes. The island has almost no facilities, so bring plenty of drinking water and sunscreen, and take your rubbish back with you.
Opening hours
Daytime, with island-hopping tours (per ferry schedule)
Nearby sights
- Pom Pom Island
- Timba Timba Island
- Bohey Dulang
- Mataking Island
- Mantabuan Island
- Bajau Laut Village
- Tun Sakaran Marine Park
- Maiga Island