Getting around Semporna isn't that hard... Check this guide!

Crystal blue waters, romantic water villas, and breathtaking sunsets~ Semporna's beauty is calling! But is transportation giving you headaches on your first island visit? Bookmark this Semporna transportation guide for hassle-free island hopping~ 🚗 Tawau Airport → Semporna Town Transport 【1】Resort/Dive Shop Free Transfers ✅Perk: Included when booking resorts or dive courses 💰Price: Free ⚠️Tips: Confirm transfer terms via email in advance (some require 2+ night stays) Operation: 24/7 【2】Shared Van ✅Feature: ~25 MYR/person, departs when full 💰Price: 25-30 MYR (≈39-47 RMB) ⚠️Tips: Boarding: Buy tickets at yellow counter left of airport exit (look for "Shared Van" sign) Operation: 5:00-24:00 (+5 MYR night surcharge) 【3】Taxi ✅Advantage: Direct service, ideal for families/heavy luggage 💰Price: 95 MYR/car (≈149 RMB, fits 4) ⚠️Tips: Look for green "Teksi Berlesen" license plates Avoid scams: Insist on meter (7 MYR flagfall), reject "flat rate 150 MYR" offers PS: Grab ride-hailing app shows fixed prices - super convenient~ 🚤 Island Hopping Transport 【1】Public Ferry from Jetty ✅Feature: 3 official routes with snorkel gear + lunch 💰Price: 150-200 MYR/day (≈235-314 RMB) ⚠️Tips: Routes: Tun Sakaran (Bohey Dulang hike + Mantabuan snorkeling) Mataking Islands (sandbar + turtle sanctuary) Mabul+Kapalai (water villa photos + Sipadan periphery dives) Official ticket booths near jetty explain route details - 【2】Resort Private Boats (Guests Only) ✅Perk: Direct to water villas with luggage handling 💰Price: Included in accommodation packages ⚠️Tips: Schedule: 3 daily departures (Kapalai: 10:00/12:30/16:00) Regulation: Max 28" luggage (50 MYR fee for oversized) Pro Tip: Arrive by 10:30 → Take 12:30 boat Arrive by 14:00 → Take 16:00 boat 【3】Sipadan Dive Speedboat (Certified Divers Only) ✅Highlight: World-famous wall dives (120 visitors/day limit) 💰Price: 800-1,200 MYR (≈1,256-1,884 RMB, 3 dives included) ⚠️Must Know: Book 3 months in advance! Requires AOW cert + 20 logged dives (5,000 MYR fine for violations) 📦 Pro Tips Essential Apps: Grab: For rides/food delivery (avoid food orders - extreme delays) Sabah Parks: Sipadan permits + e-bookings (Alipay accepted) Tide Chart: Avoid submerged sandbar periods Drop transportation questions in comments~