The 7 Best Island Hopping Tours in Malaysia

1.Island Hopping Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 291 reviews · 1 day · from $12Our pick

Join an English-speaking shared speedboat from Langkawi’s main hotel areas for a lively half-day loop through Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, and Beras Basah. Expect fast crossings, steep steps, swimming stops, eagle and fish feeding, and a low-cost way to see the islands.

“Such a great experience! Me and my husband really enjoyed ourselves. The only thing we thought would be better is with the first island if we could have gotten more time to explore as most of it requires walking uphill and downhill and waiting in the queue to purchase admission tickets. The rest of the journey was amazing. Feeding fishes watching eagles get fed. Be careful with the second island as there are monkeys that don’t hesitate to snatch your food (we saw a few couples experience this) Would highly recommended!”

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2.Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 228 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend roughly three and a half to four hours cruising Langkawi’s islands with an English-speaking boat crew. Watch sea eagles feed, swim at Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, spot wildlife on Singa Besar, and relax at Beras Basah. Hotel pickup, boat transport, and life jackets are included.

“The islands where stunning with breathtaking views and wildlife to spot. The "guide"/boat captain didn't give much information though, barely spoke to his guests and acted more as a driver than a guide. Nevertheless we had a great day”

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3.Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $125

Leave Kota Kinabalu at 8:30 a.m. for Sapi Island, where you can swim, snorkel, and eat lunch on the beach, then continue by speedboat to Manukan. Shared hotel transfers, a guide, air-conditioned transport, and snorkel gear are included, but fins and water sports cost extra.

“Nice islands, and very insightful guide, had lunch and much time at disposal on islands, thank you much”

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4.Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 97 reviews · 1 day · from $67

Spend a full day in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, traveling by speedboat from Kota Kinabalu to Sapi and Manukan. You get hotel transfers, a guide, snorkeling gear, lunch, beaches, and time for swimming. Optional parasailing, sea walking, jet skiing, and banana boat rides cost extra.

“Tour guide was friendly and positive, spent over three hours on the first island (sapi) and an hour on the second (Manukan) which was nicer of the two. Felt like the long stay on sapi was mainly to pressure you into paying for the additional activities. Lunch wasn’t bad but quite greasy and not worth the price”

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5.Fun Island Hopping by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll ride with an English or Malay-speaking instructor from Mega Water Sports Beach Hut to Langkawi’s nearby islands. Expect eagle watching at Singa Besar, beach time at Beras Basah, and swimming near Intan Kecil. Guides including Hussein, One, and Amer have led recent departures.

“To był mój pierwszy raz na skuterze wodnym i jestem zachwycony , a do tego piękne widoki, plaże , wyspy , i kolor wody jakiej nie zobaczysz przy hotelu. Polecam z całego serca 😍”

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6.Langkawi Island Hopping Boat Tour with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $25

You’ll ride a shared boat to Langkawi’s eagle-feeding waters, Dayang Bunting Island, and Beras Basah Island, with hotel or cruise-terminal transfers. The freshwater lake requires a walk on steep, uneven steps, and entry is paid separately. Bring water, sunscreen, and modest beachwear.

“It was a great experience. The driver of the boat was really friendly and we had a great time seeing the islands”

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7.Langkawi Island Hopping Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $35

Take a shared or private boat from Langkawi to Dayang Bunting, the Pregnant Maiden Island, then see Pulau Singa Besar and relax at Beras Basah. Hotel transfers, an English-speaking driver, and life jackets are included. Bring swimwear, money for entry, and your own snorkeling gear.

“Basically a boat ride to 2 islands. The pick up was 1/2 hour late and then we still had to wait at the collection point. Left the dock just after 10:00 am and the boat ride was OK (you get wet but that’s ok) - to an island that has a PAID ENTRY FRead more”

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