The 7 Best Island Hopping Trips in Malaysia

1.Island Hopping Shared Boat Tour

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

Join a shared speedboat from Teluk Baru for a half-day circuit through Langkawi’s island country. You’ll visit Dayang Bunting, watch eagles being fed, stop at Pulau Singa Besar, and swim at Beras Basah. Hotel pickup is available around Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah. Guides speak English, and some departures are led by guides such as Sham.

“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

Join Asni Tours for a 210-minute boat trip from Langkawi to Dayang Bunting, Singa Besar, and Beras Basah. You will watch sea eagles swoop for food, swim at a freshwater lake, visit a wildlife sanctuary, and relax on a sandy beach. Hotel pickup, boat transport, and life jackets are included, but lake entry, food, and optional water sports cost extra.

“Well organized - totally recommend it to everyone who is interested in some fascinating spots around Langkawi.”

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3.Island Hopping

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

Start with a 20-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu to Sapi Island for swimming, snorkeling, beach time, and lunch. Then speedboat to Manukan Island before returning to the city. Snorkel gear, lunch, guide, and shared hotel transfers are included. Groups are limited to 12, though fins cost extra.

“The islands were beautiful. I especially enjoyed Sapan. Nural really took good care of me since I am handicapped.”

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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 with hotel pickup, boat rides, snorkeling gear, a buffet lunch, and time on Sapi and Manukan islands. Sapi is smaller and busier, while Manukan offers more room and facilities. 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 ride with an English- or Malay-speaking instructor from Mega Water Sports, stopping at Singa Besar, Beras Basah, and Intan Kecil. The two-hour trip combines fast open-water riding, eagle watching, white sand, and swimming. Guides named Hussein, One, and Amer have led recent departures.

“No need to change anything, we had a great time with Hussein and One.... very knowledgeable and great fun!!”

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6.Langkawi Island Hopping Boat Tour with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $25

Spend four hours boating between Langkawi’s islands, watching eagles snatch food from the sea, visiting Dayang Bunting’s freshwater lake, and resting at Beras Basah. Shared boat transport, an English-speaking driver, and hotel or cruise-terminal transfers are included. Bring water, sunscreen, and money for the lake entrance fee.

“The sea eagles experience is awesome. The pristine beaches are also a delight. Good afternoon on a speed boat”

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7.Langkawi Island Hopping Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $35

You’ll spend three to four hours exploring Langkawi by shared or private boat, with hotel pickup, life jackets, and an English-speaking driver. The route includes Dayang Bunting Island and its famous lake, a wildlife stop at Pulau Singa Besar, and beach time at Beras Basah. Bring swimwear, cash for entry, and your own snorkeling gear.

“The trip itself is ok. There is a lack of information during the trip. There are no explanations it is only hop on hop off.If you want just to use the boat only on travel purposes is fine to book this trip. If you expect more find something different.”

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