How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 10h in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Cruise Port
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from February and April.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
How busy does Kota Kinabalu, Sabah get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 3% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,100 passengers
- Busy day: 2,500+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 3% of days
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Where Kota Kinabalu, Sabah fits into a cruise
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is most commonly visited on Southeast Asia itineraries, often alongside Puerto Princesa, Palawan and Long Point/Puerto Princesa .
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When to cruise to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from February and April.
Most cruise traffic clusters from February and April, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah typically carry around 754 guests, with Oceania Nautica, Oceania Riviera, and Vista calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oceania Nautica 4 calls
- 2 Oceania Riviera 4 calls
- 3 Vista 4 calls
- 4 Norwegian Jade 3 calls
- 5 Oceania Vista 3 calls
- 6 Silver Muse 3 calls
Next port calls
Nov 19 Oceania Nautica
Jan 1 Oceania Nautica
Jan 8 Norwegian Jade
Jan 14 Silver Muse
Feb 1 Norwegian Jade
Cruises that visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Silver Muse
Hong Kong → Keelung → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah → Singapore
Jan 31, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on day 12
$8,000 suite · $571/night
78% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Hong Kong → Keelung → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah → Singapore
Feb 28, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on day 12
$7,800 suite · $557/night
74% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Muse
Hong Kong → Keelung → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah → Singapore
Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on day 12
$8,100 suite · $579/night
73% below typical
Oceania Vista
Yokohama → Miyakojima → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah → Singapore
Apr 11, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on day 12
$7,249 balcony · $518/night
14% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Jade
Hong Kong → Coron → Ko Samui → Singapore
Jan 3, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on day 6
$3,319 oceanview · $237/night
11% below typical
Norwegian Jade
Singapore → Ko Samui → Coron → Hong Kong
Feb 9, 2027 · 13 nights
Visits Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on day 9
$6,459 suite · $497/night
42% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Keelung → Manila → Coron + 3 more
From Hong Kong · 14 nights · Next Jan 3
From $7,800 suite · $557/night
Best departure: 74% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Miyakojima → Keelung → Kaohsiung + 4 more
From Yokohama · 14 nights · Next Apr 11
From $7,249 balcony · $518/night
Best departure: 14% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Coron → Boracay → Puerto Princesa, Palawan + 5 more
From Hong Kong · Next Jan 3
From $3,319 oceanview · $237/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Ko Samui → Bangkok → Phu My + 4 more
From Singapore · Next Feb 9
From $6,459 suite · $497/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia
Ko Samui → Ho Chi Minh City → Kota Kinabalu, Sabah + 1 more
From Bangkok · 10 nights · Next Nov 13
From $3,600 oceanview · $360/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southeast Asia · East Asia
Hanoi → Sanya → Hue + 15 more
From Hong Kong · Next Dec 21
From $9,799 interior · $363/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
Cruises that call at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah often follow itineraries such as Southeast Asia One-Way: Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah, Southeast Asia One-Way: Miyakojima, Keelung & Manila, and Southeast Asia One-Way via Coron, Boracay & Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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