Fees · Destination Guide
Sipadan walls, Mabul macro, Kapalai shallows: Semporna is Sabah's best-of-both-worlds dive base
Key fee: Sipadan Island Park Conservation Fee
RM 100 / person (International); RM 50 / person (Malaysian)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for Sabah Parks fees (Sipadan Island Park and possibly Tun Sakaran Marine Park), plus Malaysia's tourism tax for foreign passport holders staying in paid accommodation. Most dive resorts bundle park fees into packages, but you should still understand what is included and what is paid locally.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipadan Island Park Conservation Fee | RM 100 / person (International); RM 50 / person (Malaysian) per entry (confirm with operator for your itinerary) | Visitors entering Sipadan Island Park | Where to pay | Sabah Parks lists separate conservation fees for Malaysians and internationals. Operators may bundle this with the Sipadan day logistics. |
| Sipadan Island Park Scuba Diving Fee | RM 350 / person (International); RM 250 / person (Malaysian) per dive day (Sipadan permit day) | Divers on Sipadan dive days | Where to pay | Sabah Parks lists a scuba diving fee in addition to the conservation fee. Many published Sipadan-rule summaries also reference limits such as two dives per permit day and max depth 40 m. Follow your operator briefing. |
| Tun Sakaran Marine Park Conservation Fee | RM 20 / person/day (International); RM 8 / person/day (Malaysian) per day | Visitors entering Tun Sakaran Marine Park islands | Where to pay | Tun Sakaran Marine Park is used for island hopping and some dive and snorkel trips. Fees differ by nationality and age. |
| Tun Sakaran Marine Park Scuba Diving Fee | RM 150 (International); RM 100 (Malaysian) per diver (confirm whether per day or per permit) | Scuba divers diving in Tun Sakaran Marine Park | Where to pay | Sabah Parks lists a scuba diving fee for Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Confirm exact application with your operator if the day's plan includes TSMP dives. |
| Bohey Dulang Climbing Fee (Tun Sakaran Marine Park) | RM 50 / person (International, adult); RM 20 / person (Malaysian, adult) + optional guide RM 50 / climb / 6 persons per climb | Hikers visiting the Bohey Dulang viewpoint | Where to pay | Start early to reduce heat stress. Some boat operators arrange the guide and collect fees as part of the day trip. |
| Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTx) | RM 10 per room per night (foreign passport holders) per night of paid accommodation | Foreign tourists staying in registered accommodation in Malaysia | Where to pay | Tourism tax is typically collected by the accommodation operator or booking platform. Keep some extra cash available for check-in. |
Fee
per entry (confirm with operator for your itinerary)
Sabah Parks lists separate conservation fees for Malaysians and internationals. Operators may bundle this with the Sipadan day logistics.
per dive day (Sipadan permit day)
Sabah Parks lists a scuba diving fee in addition to the conservation fee. Many published Sipadan-rule summaries also reference limits such as two dives per permit day and max depth 40 m. Follow your operator briefing.
per day
Tun Sakaran Marine Park is used for island hopping and some dive and snorkel trips. Fees differ by nationality and age.
per diver (confirm whether per day or per permit)
Sabah Parks lists a scuba diving fee for Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Confirm exact application with your operator if the day's plan includes TSMP dives.
per climb
Start early to reduce heat stress. Some boat operators arrange the guide and collect fees as part of the day trip.
per night of paid accommodation
Tourism tax is typically collected by the accommodation operator or booking platform. Keep some extra cash available for check-in.