Mantabuan Island
Pulau Mantabuan
One of the clearest small islands on the northern route, with a pure white sandbar stretching into the water and rich coral for snorkeling in the shallows.
Mantabuan Island lies in the northeast of Tun Sakaran Marine Park. A sandbar stretches from the island into emerald shallow water, a popular spot for photographing the Semporna blue. The coral reefs around the island are good for snorkeling, and you may occasionally see sea turtles and stingrays. The island has a marine police post and a few Bajau families, but no restaurants. It is usually one stop on the northern island-hopping route, reached by speedboat from Semporna Pier in about 50 minutes, with the marine park fee applying. Boat operators may cancel this stop if sea conditions are rough.
Opening hours
Daytime, with island-hopping tours (per ferry schedule)
Nearby sights
- Bohey Dulang
- Bajau Laut Village
- Pom Pom Island
- Tun Sakaran Marine Park
- Maiga Island
- Kulapuan Island
- Sibuan Island
- Timba Timba Island