Getting around Semporna isn't that hard... Check this guide!

Crystal blue waters, romantic water villas, and breathtaking sunsets~
Semporna's beauty is calling!
But is transportation giving you headaches on your first island visit?
Bookmark this Semporna transportation guide for hassle-free island hopping~

🚗 Tawau Airport → Semporna Town Transport
【1】Resort/Dive Shop Free Transfers
✅Perk: Included when booking resorts or dive courses
💰Price: Free
⚠️Tips:
Confirm transfer terms via email in advance (some require 2+ night stays)
Operation: 24/7

【2】Shared Van
✅Feature: ~25 MYR/person, departs when full
💰Price: 25-30 MYR (≈39-47 RMB)
⚠️Tips:
Boarding: Buy tickets at yellow counter left of airport exit (look for "Shared Van" sign)
Operation: 5:00-24:00 (+5 MYR night surcharge)

【3】Taxi
✅Advantage: Direct service, ideal for families/heavy luggage
💰Price: 95 MYR/car (≈149 RMB, fits 4)
⚠️Tips:
Look for green "Teksi Berlesen" license plates
Avoid scams: Insist on meter (7 MYR flagfall), reject "flat rate 150 MYR" offers

PS: Grab ride-hailing app shows fixed prices - super convenient~

🚤 Island Hopping Transport
【1】Public Ferry from Jetty
✅Feature: 3 official routes with snorkel gear + lunch
💰Price: 150-200 MYR/day (≈235-314 RMB)
⚠️Tips:
Routes:
Tun Sakaran (Bohey Dulang hike + Mantabuan snorkeling)
Mataking Islands (sandbar + turtle sanctuary)
Mabul+Kapalai (water villa photos + Sipadan periphery dives)

Official ticket booths near jetty explain route details
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【2】Resort Private Boats (Guests Only)
✅Perk: Direct to water villas with luggage handling
💰Price: Included in accommodation packages
⚠️Tips:
Schedule: 3 daily departures (Kapalai: 10:00/12:30/16:00)
Regulation: Max 28" luggage (50 MYR fee for oversized)

Pro Tip:
Arrive by 10:30 → Take 12:30 boat
Arrive by 14:00 → Take 16:00 boat

【3】Sipadan Dive Speedboat (Certified Divers Only)
✅Highlight: World-famous wall dives (120 visitors/day limit)
💰Price: 800-1,200 MYR (≈1,256-1,884 RMB, 3 dives included)
⚠️Must Know:
Book 3 months in advance!
Requires AOW cert + 20 logged dives (5,000 MYR fine for violations)

📦 Pro Tips
Essential Apps:
Grab: For rides/food delivery (avoid food orders - extreme delays)
Sabah Parks: Sipadan permits + e-bookings (Alipay accepted)
Tide Chart: Avoid submerged sandbar periods

Drop transportation questions in comments~