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Kota Kinabalu And Tarp Malaysia

A city base with a five-island marine park on your doorstep

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 11 sources

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Fees And Permits

Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.

Fees You Can't Skip

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park entrance (conservation) fee - RM 25 / person / day (international adult); RM 8 / person / day (Malaysian adult)
Kuraman scuba diving fee (Sabah Parks) - RM 200 / person (international); RM 100 / person (Malaysian)
Typical payment pattern: 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.

What people usually pay

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)	Malaysia: Adult (18+) RM 8; Teenager (13-17) RM 5; Child (12 and below) free; Senior (60+) free; OKU/PWD free. International: Adult (18+) RM 25; Teenager (17 and below) RM 20; Senior (60+) RM 20. Keep your receipt in case it is checked when moving between islands.
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.