Meet at 08:45hrs at DBKK Jetty in Kota Kinabalu. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre. Meet our Crew in front of the ‘DBKK Jetty Counter’ poster on the jetty building. Please wait there, our crew will find you! Please do not be late. If you are going to be late, call +60178118149.
What are you waiting for? The RAID Try-Dive Experience is a fantastic and safe way for you to enjoy the underwater world for the first time. Let our highly trained RAID Diving Instructors brief you and entertain you for the day with a visit to the underwater world in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The experience is taking place in the heart of the Malaysian Coral Triangle.
The scuba diving activity is open to all those who are fit and healthy and want to visit the underwater world and find Nemo.
Tour Options
RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights
Full scuba diving equipment as necessary for the activity.
Low ratios
Free flow drink water throughout the activity.
Lunch
Lunch on a tropic island from a menu.
Landing and facility fees
A smile!
Return boat transfers from DBKK Jetty. We offer two great boats - both are 33ft x 9ft wide Trimaran.
Multi lingual staff (English, Malay and Chinese)
Highly trained, insured and licensed RAID Instructors.
What's included
Included
Full scuba diving equipment as necessary for the activity.
Low ratios
Free flow drink water throughout the activity.
Lunch
Lunch on a tropic island from a menu.
Landing and facility fees
A smile!
Return boat transfers from DBKK Jetty. We offer two great boats - both are 33ft x 9ft wide Trimaran.
Multi lingual staff (English, Malay and Chinese)
Highly trained, insured and licensed RAID Instructors.
Not included
Anything specifically not mentioned above
Travel Insurance for unforeseen circumstances/force majeure.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu take?
RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu lasts about 6 hours.
How much does RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu cost?
Prices start at $121 per person for this Kota Kinabalu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet at 08:45hrs at DBKK Jetty in Kota Kinabalu. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre. Meet our Crew in front of the ‘DBKK Jetty Counter’ poster on the jetty building. Please wait there, our crew will find you! Please do not be late. If you are going to be late, call +60178118149.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is RAID Try-Dive Experience in Kota Kinabalu offered in?
The experience is available in ZH-TW, ZH-TW, CMN, CMN, EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(60)
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Trek22786905944
September 3, 2026
Great fun day out that the whole family loved
Took a scuba diving tour with Borneo Dream Travel & Tours today with my family. My wife and I are novice divers (with 2 and 1 dives behind us many years ago) and my children have never done a dive. But we had a great day with our dive instructor Didi who was great fun, very knowledgeable but also very patient with us and brought us to a decent level in the morning before an open water swim in the afternoon. He was great in explaining all the techniques to keep us safe but also enjoy our dive and we all had an amazing time. Our boat driver, Azmi was also good fun and very caring when my wife had a very small cut that he tended too.
So a great trip with the only downside being that the kids now want to go on more dive holidays!
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your whole family had such a fantastic day with us. 😊
It’s great to know that Didi’s patience, knowledge and sense of fun helped everyone feel comfortable and confident in the water, especially with different levels of diving experience. We’re also glad Azmi was there to take good care of your wife and make sure everyone was well looked after.
We’re delighted that you all had such an amazing time, although we’ll happily take the blame for inspiring the kids to want more diving holidays! We hope to welcome your family back for many more underwater adventures in the future! - Ali
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LightPacker597848
August 26, 2026
Great day diving with professional, friendly diving company
Had a great day diving with this professional, friendly group. We are a group of four with a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old who have limited dive experience (2 previous dives each). We had an excellent skills refresher session in the morning then some fantastic dives. Our guide was Alex, who was very kind and attentive, made us all feel safe whilst we were diving. He also pointed out interesting coral and wildlife whilst we were diving. I would recommend using this company for any diving trips that you wish to take in this area.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re very happy to hear that you and your family had a great day diving with Alex. It’s wonderful to know that his guidance and attentiveness helped everyone feel safe and enjoy the underwater experience.
Thank you for recommending Borneo Dream! We hope to welcome you all back for another diving adventure in the future. - Ali
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edwardkong0306
August 22, 2026
HongKonger First Dive(￣∇￣）
My first Try-Diving experience!! Our coach Mr. Di Di was very professional and funny. My whole experience was unforgettable and easy. Im excited for my next dive already!!! Totally worth it～
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you sharing your first diving experience with us.
We’re delighted to hear that you had such an unforgettable and enjoyable experience with Mr. Di Di! We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to him. 😊
It’s fantastic to know that you’re already excited for your next dive! We look forward to welcoming you back and creating more amazing underwater memories together. - Ali
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Flyer08040029325
August 22, 2026
Unforgettable experience
This is the first time for me to experience diving !!! I feel excited and nervous at the same time ,but luckily we got Didi. Didi is a funny,professional and friendly tutor who teach us how to diving and also always encourage us !!! Therefore, I suggest every tourist have to try diving in sabah and choose Borneo Dream !! 😆😆😆
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🥹 We truly appreciate you sharing your first diving experience with us.
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dives and felt comfortable with Didi as your instructor. We’ll definitely share your kind words with him! 😊
Thank you for recommending Borneo Dream, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable underwater adventures in Sabah! - Ali
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paulagD148ID
August 12, 2026
Try Dive Gaya Island
Habsah, Alex and Irwin were really the dream team. We did a family try dive and found both Alex and Habsah to be absolutely amazing. They were extremely supportive and were able to keep an eye on all five of us. I did not find diving to be easy so Habsah stayed with me the entire time. He was a legend. Would throughly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you and your family had a great try dive experience with Habsah, Alex, and Irwin.
It’s especially lovely to hear that Habsah was able to support you throughout the dive and help you feel comfortable in the water. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team. 💙
Thank you again for choosing Borneo Dream and for recommending us! We hope to see you and your family again for more diving adventures. - Ali
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carpa123
July 27, 2026
An amazing experience
This was an amazing experience, giving our kids (aged 13 and 17) an opportunity to try scuba diving for the first time. The team made everyone feel welcome, safe, and excited. The instructors were incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel confident even as a complete beginner. Thank you Habsah and Azmi for an unforgettable day.
Operator response
Hi, Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing Borneo Dream!
We're so pleased to hear that your family's first scuba diving experience was such a memorable one. It means a lot to know that Habsah and Azmi helped make the day enjoyable, safe, and fun for everyone.
We'll be sure to share your kind comments with them, they'll be thrilled to hear them.
We hope to see you and your family again on your next visit. Thank you once again! - Ali
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Guide64004465830
June 11, 2026
Best scuba experience
Had the most amazing experience. Our dive instructor Didi was the best. He taught us all the skills needed for a dive, guided us very well. Highly recommend borneo dream and our instructor Didi
Operator response
Thank you very much for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed your dive with Didi.
We’ll definitely share your kind words with him. It’s wonderful to know that his guidance and teaching helped make your dive safe, enjoyable, and memorable.
Thank you for recommending Borneo Dream, and we hope to welcome you back for more underwater adventures in the future! - Ali
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Charlie G
April 9, 2026
Brilliant fun, incredible guide Alex.
My 10 year old daughter and I spent a day on the Try Dive and had the most incredible time. Our instructor Alex was fantastic, so patient and kind and found us some amazing fish and coral to look at! We went from thinking we’d never be able to dive to going down really deep, and I could have spent all day there. The lunch was also great. All in all one of my favourite holiday memories thanks to Alex.
Operator response
Hi Charlotte! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you and your daughter had such an amazing first diving experience and that Alex helped make it so special.😍 We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We really appreciate you sharing your holiday memory and hope to welcome you both back again soon! Regards, Thecla.
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jamiecM5487YV
November 26, 2025
Fantastic Day Out!
I am an experienced diver but today was my wife's first ever dive. I couldn't be happier with how it went for her.
Visibility was poor on the first dive but that was fine due to the fact my wife was just getting to grips with how to dive. Our instructor, Alex Azmi, was fantastic. Young, knowledgeable, patient, a good teacher and above all a great person.
The second dive was much clearer and we even saw a turtle!
I would recommend it to anyone who has little/no/lots experience.
Thank you for a great day out Alex and crew.
Operator response
Hi Jamie. Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that your wife’s first dive went so well and that Alex and Azmi made it such a positive experience for both of you. Seeing a turtle on the second dive sounds amazing! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you both back for more underwater adventures soon. 🌊😊 Regards, Adam
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Alicia W
November 7, 2025
Try dive 🤿
First time scuba diving and it was a great thing to try. We loved adding this to our holiday in Borneo. Alex was a great instructor and very patient. We snorkelled in the afternoon which was equally brilliant 🤩
Operator response
Hi Alicia, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first scuba diving experience with us! 🌊🤿 Alex will be so happy to know you appreciated his patience and guidance. We’re also glad you had a great time snorkelling in the afternoon. Hope to see you again for more underwater adventures in Kota Kinabalu! 🐠💙 Regards, Priscilla
