Fees · Destination Guide
A city base with a five-island marine park on your doorstep
Key fee: Tunku Abdul Rahman Park entrance (conservation) fee
RM 25 / person / day (international adult); RM 8 / person / day (Malaysian adult)
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 11 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for Sabah Parks entry fees for TARP (charged per person per day) and an additional scuba activity fee if you are diving in the park. Foreign visitors should also expect Malaysia's Tourism Tax (TTx) to be added by registered accommodations (per room per night). Boat tickets and terminal charges at Jesselton Point vary by island and operator.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunku Abdul Rahman Park entrance (conservation) fee |
RM 25 / person / day (international adult); RM 8 / person / day (Malaysian adult)
per day
| All visitors entering TARP islands and park waters |
| Sabah Parks counter on arrival (often collected by the boat operator at island check-in) |
|
| Kuraman scuba diving fee (Sabah Parks) | RM 200 / person (international); RM 100 / person (Malaysian) per person (confirm if per day) | Scuba divers diving within TARP | Usually handled by your dive operator or payable at Sabah Parks offices | Ask your dive shop whether this fee is included in the package price, especially for multi-day diving. |
| Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTx) | RM 10 / room / night (foreign passport holders) per night | Foreign tourists staying in registered accommodation premises in Malaysia | Collected by registered accommodations (sometimes collected at booking, otherwise at check-in/out) | Malaysian nationals and permanent residents are generally exempt. Confirm collection method with your hotel or booking platform. |
| Jesselton Point boat tickets and terminal charges | Varies by route and operator per trip | Island hopping, snorkelers, and divers using public boat services | Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal counters or approved online ticketing (operator-dependent) | Prices typically depend on which islands you visit and whether you book a shared boat or a private charter. |
Fee
per day
per person (confirm if per day)
Ask your dive shop whether this fee is included in the package price, especially for multi-day diving.
per night
Malaysian nationals and permanent residents are generally exempt. Confirm collection method with your hotel or booking platform.
per trip
Prices typically depend on which islands you visit and whether you book a shared boat or a private charter.