Best time to visit: Nov-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
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These sailings rank first because they visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
Jan 3, 2027 → Jan 17, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $11,600
$829/night
↓13% below typical
Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $12,500
$893/night
↓7% below typical
Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises
Apr 5, 2027 → Apr 16, 2027 • Singapore → Hong Kong
From $6,249
$568/night
↓4% below typical
Oceania Nautica • Oceania Cruises
Dec 21, 2026 → Jan 17, 2027 • Hong Kong → Benoa, Bali (Denpasar)
From $9,799
$363/night
Norwegian Jade • Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 28, 2027 → Feb 9, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $2,909
$242/night
↑31% above typical
Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises
Mar 7, 2027 → Apr 27, 2027 • Sydney → Yokohama
From $18,449
$362/night
↑2% above typical
Scan for dates when ships visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Kota Kinabalu, Sabah that day.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is busiest from Jan-Feb, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Mar are significantly quieter.
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Southeast Asia • Next: Jan 3
From $11,600
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Southeast Asia • Next: Apr 5
From $6,249
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia • Next: Dec 21
From $9,799
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia • Next: Mar 7
From $18,449
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia • Next: Jan 28
From $2,909
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia • Next: Feb 26
From $30,749
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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See the next scheduled ship visits into Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2026 | Oceania Nautica | Oceania Cruises |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Oceania Nautica | Oceania Cruises |
| Jan 8, 2027 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Oceania Nautica | Oceania Cruises |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Feb 17, 2027 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises |
| Apr 22, 2027 | Vista | — |
| May 18, 2027 | Seven Seas Navigator | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Nov 12, 2027 | Le Soleal | Ponant Cruises |
| Nov 18, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Dec 14, 2027 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Dec 15, 2027 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises |
| Dec 16, 2027 | Silver Muse | Silversea Cruises |
| Dec 29, 2027 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Jan 7, 2028 | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Jan 8, 2028 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises |
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