Welcome to Turtle Island
…the most fantastic experience and a privilege to only a few people. At Turtle Island you will get an unique experience and at the same time you will tribute to one of the worlds most important conservation programs for sea turtle.
The Turtle Islands Park in the Sulu Sea just north of Borneo is all about rescuing the endangered turtles in the area. Turtles threatened by the influence of the human being.
Only due to the great work of full time employed rangers from Turtle Island is there a chance of seeing these fantastic creatures in the future.
And the best part is by giving them a visit you contributes to the program and thereby to the saving of both the green and the hawksbill turtles.
A trip to Turtle Island Borneo will give you an insight to the wonderful world of sea turtles. Not only will you see the magic of the turtle laying eggs but you will also experience the hatchlings being send to the sea on their first journey ever. This beautiful little island is not just a adventure in the nature but will also be a small relaxing journey that you will never forget.
Hi everyone I have a question about the safety in Sabah.
I want to visit Sabah this summer, but all the government websites write about a high safety risk due to the pirates, and do not recomment to go to Sabah unless there is no other way…
Could you maybe tell me how locals view the situation and if human sense is all we need ? =)
Thank you!
Hi Alice. I am not a local but I have been studying at Sabah for around 2 years and I think its not that dangerous like what the news and websites always shown. Its quite peaceful here at town and you can experience a lot of beautiful Sabah culture.
Hello! I would like to book 2 tickets to the island for May 3rd 2017. Can you help me with this.
Thanks
Dear Karen.
Please contact one of the agents seen under Booking.
Have a nice trip.
Hi Admin,
we do managed Walai Penyu Resort – Libaran island and is it possible to list of tour itinerary here and picture? how to contact you.
Thanks and hear from you soon
Regards,
Vivian
Hi.
Me & my friend will be headed to sandakan next week & currently searching agency who can provide us 1day trip to Selingan Island only. Any idea which agency have that kind of service.
Please have a look here:
http://turtleislandborneo.com/booking/
Hi,
We want to come in like 10 days, will we still be able to see something?
Hello, My name is Xavier Gloor, we came in July and have adopted four turtle nests. The numbers of nests are: for my daughter Tiffany Leuenberger 2503, my son Julien Leuenberger 2504, my mother and me 2505 2506. We still expect you to send us photos. Thank you to answer me by mail to: xg_67@hotmial.com. Best regards.
Hi. I am coming to Borneo in 2 weeks with two other friends. We are wanting to go to turtle island for the day and over night but don’t know anything about it.
Do you have to book in advance?
How much does it cost to get there and back?
Is their accommodation on the island? And how much is it?
Is it safe?
Are you guaranteed to see turtles?
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi Sammie.
Please have a look around the website and you will find answer to most of your questions
I recommend that you book in advance but you can also just go to Sandakan at the jetty. There is a chance that it is sold out the day you like to go but if you got the time then take it easy and see the rest of the area. Two things, regarding safe always check the areas you go to with the forring authorities of your country, regarding guarantee there is no guarantee in life as it is animals but…. this one is pretty sure as the turtles hatch all year round. Some days a few some days hundreds but you will always only go to see one or two any way.
Hope you will get a great trip.
Hi there,
I was wondering what time of year the turtles hatch and go back to the sea?
Sincerely,
Nicole
Hi Nicole.
The turtles hatch and go to sea year round. So there is no “best time” to visit.
Need info
Dear Nazira. What do you need info about? Have you looked around the website?
Hi there,
Melissa has enquirer about my stay check in 19/9 check out 20/9 for the 1n,2d tour, accommodation arrangements.
Are the rooms interconnecting? I must be with my children, they will be too frightened to sleep on their own.
Cheers,
Helen
Hi Helen.
Have you contacted a travelagency? Im sure it is possible but they will help you.
Best regards and have a great trip.
Dear reader,
I like to visit the turtle farm. What are the prices for the excursion in the first 2 weeks of august for 1 adult and 3 children (age 16 and 20) incl the night experience?
And what is the best airport to fly from KUL to you?
Thanks for your reply,
rgds, Wilma
Hi Wilma,
For your information, there are only one departure time to Selingan Turtle Island from Sabah Park Jetty everyday which is 0930 hrs. So we highly recommended you to take the flight AK 6492 ETA 0745 from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in order to catch the only one departure to Selingan Turtle Island. For more details, please send your inquiry to kelvin@stwadventure.com
Have a blessed day : )
Hello,
We are a group of 7 people who would like to visit Turtle Island for one day only at the end of June. Is it possible to do a day-trip or do we have to spend the night on the island? If possible, how do we proceed for booking?
Best regards, Madja
Dear Madja,
if you would like to see the mother turtle laying eggs, it is much better for you to stay a night at the island because for day trip you can only visit the hatchery farm and mingle at the island besides swimming & snorkeling. You may email me at rose@stwadventure.com or info@stwadventure.com for more info and assistance .. cheers ..
Hi, British FCO issued a travel warning recently for East Sabah, incl Turtle Islands it seems (See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia) What is your safety situation?
Hi Charlemagne.
Please see my answer to Ethma below.
Safe travel.
Hi
friend coming from HK, they will be staying in KK from 10th aug to 18 aug, any available seat for 3 pax, if yes they can book the flight to Sandakan.
Thank you
Are you availeble for tomorrow for a two day one night trip? What time do I have to be there? I am in semporna know, will I be able to make it ?
Hi we are travelling to sandakan in two weeks and hope to get to the island. However we are alarmed by the kidnappings in recent times especially the one in May in Sandakan. What security provisions are in place please. We will be travelling with our two children and obvious prioritise their safety. Thanks
Hi Ethna.
Thank you for your comment. I understand your concern especially when traveling with children. Therefor I will not guide you whether to go or not, you of course have to decide for yourself. I would listen to the guidelines from the governments and use is as input.
Here is the UK:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia
In my opinion most travelling can give some kind of concern and of course also in this case. But it is not tourists being kidnapped and it is an isolated situation and not one of many. Copenhagen and Paris is not less safe now than before terror and the same I think about going to Turtle Island. You just have to look out as you always should then not going to an all-you-can-eat-resort in Alanya but actually want to explore the world
my daughter and I will be in Sandakan and hope to do turtle island on the 14th September for one day and one night only as other things booked already. Is it possible to book this on line. We have been to marimari.com but they now tell us they cant get us in on the 14th but can do the 15th. As we are flying back to Kota on that day already booked we cannot do. Can you help us please
Linda
Hi Linda,
Please sent me an email. I do have room on that date 14 September but quite limited
Rasdini.azree@borneosandakan.com
Thank you!
Travelling alone, I am struggling to get a reasonable quote on the trip to turtle island. Any suggestions on where I can try. I had an email address for Crystal Quest but it bounced back, so still haven’t reached them. And contact info other than the phone number?
Is there a trip from KK where you can do both turtle island and sun bear centre?
How exciting!
Thank you
Hi there,
I am coming on honeymoon to KK in April.
We will be planning a trip to see turtle island and stay over one night.
Do you know if there is a tour available that fits both The sun bear centre and turtle island?
Thank you
Hi,
My friend and I wish to come but our embassy has advised against travel to a number of islands off eastern borneo. We assume that because it is a conservation park that travel is fine but can you please advise? Thanks
why did the embassy didnt allow to visit turtle island
Hello,
me and my girlfriend are travelling in Malaysia Borneo and we are in KK in the Moment. Is there a way we can come to turtle islands maybe on the 3.10.14 ?
and how much is the price?
greetings Patrick
Hi Patrick.
You can see how to get to Turtle Island here:
http://turtleislandborneo.com/information/
And how to book here:
http://turtleislandborneo.com/booking/
If you haven’t got an opportunity to contact the agents try to go to the jetty and contact Crystal Quest directly.
Hope you’ll have a great trip.
Just booked a trip here quickly and easily through Borneo Dream:
https://www.borneodream.com/courses-and-tours/wildlife-tours/wildlife-trips/turtle-island-marine-park-trip-sabah-borneo-malaysia.html
And payment online:
http://www.borneodream.com/diveshop/land-trips/east-coast-land-trips/
I then emailed info@borneodream.com to confirm my dates and they emailed straight back
Hi Alison.
Thank you for your input. Hope it can help others to visit the islands.
I visited the turtle island in December 2013 with my family.It was altogether a different experience.We saw monitor lizards and on seeing it for the first time we all got scared but later on got to know that it was harmless.
Really enjoyed my stay at the island. Keep up the great work and hope the nature here remains preserved
Today it´s almost 14 years since I and my girlfriend visited Turtle Island. What an experience! I still remember it. It´s hard to describe the feeling of a young turtle in your hands – it´s strong flippers fighting for life. And still, so few survive their very first year.
We had the chance to name “our” turtle before its release in to the ocean. The baby turtle got a fine name: Snutt. I hope that “Snutt” was one that survived – it was so strong.
Who knows, maybe I will meet just that one turtle some day when I go diving …
nature is shadow of supreme god……
Hello to all, it’s genuinely a pleasant for me to go to see
this site, it contains priceless Information.
Just lovin’ this island with its wild nature and extremely friendly people. Keep up the great work and hope the nature here remains preserved. I’m also a bit baffled why there isn’t even any recycling going on in this country. One would think that it should be profitable, with so much waste.
Oke, super nature in glorie, nice cabi’s, nice staf. I hope you can keep this like now. There is one thing, people who uses a flah with the camera in the night while making foto of litle turtle and eggs, you haveta make a penalty beceause they don’t listenand won’t listen.
Hi Rene.
I couldn’t agree more. That is also why it is posted on all the pages on this website. Visitors have to respect the nature and for once experience the adventure instead of getting a picture for later use. If you are sincerely present at the moment you will carry the perfect image and memory with you for ever.
Best regards and thank you for the comment.
macam mana nak booking p pulau selingan pada 27-28 august 2013 untuk 2 orang?.
Hi.
Unfortunately I can’t help you but please take a look under booking (http://turtleislandborneo.com/booking/) for details about reservations.
Best regards
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