Disappointed with the corals. Mostly dead and brown. Surprisingly there were still nemos and other small fish around. Water visibility was okay in shallow water not in the deep. Low tide so much of area was roped off to protect what coral is left. The non swimmers with life jackets and croc shoes on still kicked the reef. Sad. Water temp was great and sandy beach with swings was a nice touch. Lifeguards on duty to control people out of unsafe areas. Showers and toilets with cafe for drinks and food. A pleasant day trip. Spoilt in Australia with our coral reefs which are alive and well.

A 2 island hopping trip - Sapi and Manukan costs RM $45 direct from the Jesselton ferry terminal. First stop was Sapi island. An extra RM25 per adult is paid on arrival foe the whole day for conservation. The speed boat took about 10 - 15 min. The ride was choppy. No safety ramps or assistance getting on or off board. Life jackets were not offered on the way back. Driver seemed to be competing with other drivers for speed. Would not be suitable for people with back pain or those with physical disabilities. Sapi island had 2 small Beaches to snorkel. However there were alot of dead coral and minimal marine life. Water was clear and warm. Still a nice place to relax and rewind despite many tourists. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a boat to take us in-between islands. Priority was to tour groups. No one was willing to assist us. We waited 1 hour for a speed boat and decided to forfeit the 2nd island in case we could not get back to the terminal. Very poorly organised, chaotic and unhelpful staff on the islands. Could be so much better for Malaysian tourism.

This is such a beautiful place. The snorkelling was better than at Manukan Island in that there was a lot more coral and a wider variety of fish. It is a beautiful location, sitting in the shadow of the larger Gaya Island; both islands have rising hills of rain forest, making it feel exotic and a long way from the city even though it is a short boat ride.

A pretty island with great beach. Soft white sand and turquoise water. Great for relaxing on the beach and going in the water. However not much to see when snorkeling as the now dead coral areas have all been roped off to protect them. There is better snorkeling at the moment on Mamutik island. Lots of tour companies stop at the island for buffet lunch but there is also a small cafe that serves very welcome cold drinks and basic meals. RM2 for hot water if you bring your own instant noodles, or you can also purchase at the cafe.