We track 38 dive operators in Kota Kinabalu. 15 teach certification courses (16 PADI, 2 SSI). 17 run snorkelling trips. 6 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Kota Kinabalu, with 8. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 38. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scuba Junkie KK | 4.5(159) | 4.5 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 38 dive operators in Kota Kinabalu, with the biggest cluster around Kota Kinabalu. 15 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (16 centres), followed by SSI (2).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $73 to $92 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
6 operators in Kota Kinabalu offer accommodation alongside diving.
17 of the 38 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Scuba Junkie KK is a dive center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, operating from Wisma Sabah. They offer a range of diving services, including PADI courses, guided dives, and snorkeling trips. They are part of the larger Scuba Junkie group, known for its operations in various locations.
Go Aquatic is a dive center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, operating from Wisma Sabah. They offer a variety of diving and snorkeling services, including PADI courses and guided dives. They are highly rated by customers for their services.
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures is a dive center and tour operator based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer a variety of diving and snorkeling excursions, PADI courses, and wildlife adventures. They are known for their trips to Gaya Island and other local dive sites.
Bigfin Divers is a dive center located in Kota Belud, Sabah, operating in the South China Sea. They offer diving trips and courses. The center is situated near the coast.
Dive Downbelow Beach House is located on Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, and is associated with Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures. It serves as a base camp offering accommodation and access to diving and snorkeling activities in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.
Dive Borneo Bah is a PADI 5 Star IDC Scuba dive center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer a range of diving services, including PADI courses, guided dives, and boat trips to local dive sites. They also have a base at Jesselton Point.
Dive Borneo Bah “Base” PADI 5 Star IDC Scuba is a dive center located at Jesselton Point in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. As a PADI 5 Star IDC, they offer a comprehensive range of PADI courses, guided dives, and boat trips. This location serves as a base for their operations.
SunnyReef Divers is a dive center located at Jesselton Point in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer a range of diving and snorkeling services, including PADI courses and guided dives. They are known for their friendly service and accessibility from the main jetty.
Mari Mari Dive & Lodge is a PADI-accredited dive centre located near Kota Kinabalu. The operator provides diving and snorkeling experiences alongside various watersports and island accommodation.
LIKE SCUBA CENTER is an SSI Freediving & Dive Center located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They offer freediving and scuba diving services.
| 2 | Go Aquatic | 4.9(346) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures | 4.6(124) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Bigfin Divers | 4.8(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Dive Downbelow Beach House | 4.8(53) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive Borneo Bah | 4.8(60) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Dive Borneo Bah | 4.8(60) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | SunnyReef Divers | 4.8(78) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
