A Must-Visit in This Lifetime: Semporna's Dreamy Glass Sea So Beautiful It Takes Your Breath Away

Finally arrived at the Semporna of my dreams! The seawater here is as clear as jelly🍮, no filters needed✨ Sharing this real experience with everyone~

💙 How amazing is the Glass Sea?
This is exactly how it looks in real photos! The water is crystal clear, every shot is a masterpiece📸
Recommended check-in spots:
🛶 Timbah Timbah Island's trailing sand beach (Location: 1 hour boat ride from Semporna town)
🚤 Mabul Island Glass Sea (Location: 40 minutes boat ride from Semporna town)
Bring a drone for aerial shots, the effect is stunning!👏

💦 Overwater Villa Experience Report
We stayed at the popular Kapalai Water Village Resort (Location: Southeast of Semporna town)
⛵️ 360° unbeatable sea view balcony + 360° sea view bathtub
🌊 You can see the jelly sea right from the bed
💰 Price: Peak season 3k+ MYR/night, off-season 2k+ MYR/night
Tips: Book 3-6 months in advance~

🤿 Diving Paradise Tested
✨ Mataking Island (Location: 30 km west of Semporna town)
- The underwater post office is super interesting
- The coral garden is breathtakingly beautiful
🐠 Diving TIPS:
You can snorkel even if you can't swim
Scuba diving within 40 meters depth
Best visibility from 8am to 11am

🚤 Ultimate Island Hopping Guide
1️⃣ Mataking Three-Island Route (For diving)
Route: Mataking Island → Timbah Timbah Island → Bang Bang Island
💰 Price: About 280 MYR/person
👀 Highlights: Fish swarm + underwater post office

2️⃣ Mabul-Kapalai Route (For photography)
Route: Mabul Island → Kapalai Island
💰 Price: About 240 MYR/person
📸 Must-shoot: Bajau water village + glass boat

3️⃣ Marine Park Route (For sightseeing)
Route: Pearl Island → Manda Buan Island → Navy Ship Island
⏳ Time: 8am-4pm
🏊 Highlights: Hiking + snorkeling full experience

💡 Practical Tips to Keep
☀️ Best season: March to October (dry season/more sunny days)
🧴 Sunscreen essential: SPF50+++ sunscreen
🏠 Accommodation recommendations:
- Budget: Hotels in Semporna town (300 MYR/night)
- Luxury: Overwater villa resorts (2000 MYR+/night)

Semporna is the ultimate healing spot🔮 Forget all your worries here~
Any questions? See you in the comments!💙

Post by Ava85 Bell - Ave | Oct 3, 2025

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