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Cruises visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Quietest
Nov-Mar
Busiest
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40+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Nov-Mar (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 15+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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Best cruises that visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

These sailings rank first because they visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Silversea Cruises

Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises

14-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah

Jan 3, 2027 → Jan 17, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $1,800 below typical ↘
$11,600 · $829/night · good value · ↓13% below typical
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Explorer • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

11-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Muara & Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Dec 11, 2027 → Dec 22, 2027 • Singapore → Hong Kong

Lowest in 180 days $1,379 below typical ↘
$6,570 · $597/night · good value · ↓17% below typical
Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises

33-night Southeast Asia One-Way: Celukan Bawang, Jakarta, Java & Port Klang

Feb 15, 2029 → Mar 20, 2029 • Benoa, Bali (Denpasar) → Tokyo

Lowest in 180 days $1,209 below typical
$11,399 · $345/night · typical price · ↓10% below typical
Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises

12-night Southeast Asia One-Way: Manila, Boracay & Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Jan 10, 2029 → Jan 22, 2029 • Hong Kong → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $400 below typical
$4,099 · $342/night · typical price · ↓9% below typical
Oceania Cruises

Oceania Nautica • Oceania Cruises

11-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Kâmpóng Saôm, Camranh & Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Jan 31, 2027 → Feb 11, 2027 • Laem Chabang → Singapore

Lowest in 30 days $342 below typical
$3,527 · $321/night · typical price · ↓9% below typical
Oceania Cruises

Oceania Riviera • Oceania Cruises

24-night Southeast Asia One-Way: Bangkok, Kâmpóng Saôm & Ho Chi Minh City

Dec 29, 2028 → Jan 22, 2029 • Bangkok → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $899 below typical
$7,799 · $325/night · good value · ↓10% below typical

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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is busiest from Jan-Feb, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Mar are significantly quieter.

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Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah still look attractively priced.

November
Median price/night
$315
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$395
4 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
February
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$303
4 visits
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↑13% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
March
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$893
1 visits
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↓7% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
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$519
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↑6% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
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$519
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1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah (Best Balance)

Southeast Asia • Next: Jan 3

Best upcoming departure is a good value 3 of 3 sailings below typical Typical range: $907-$993 / night
$11,600 · 3 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Kâmpóng Saôm, Camranh & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)

Southeast Asia • Next: Jan 31

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $321-$371 / night
$3,527 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Kochi, Iejima/Okinawa & Keelung (Best Balance)

Southeast Asia • Next: May 8

Typical range: $499-$549 / night
$6,748 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Miyakojima, Keelung & Manila (Rare Variant)

Southeast Asia • Next: Apr 11

Typical range: $383-$521 / night
$6,705 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Cairns, Surabaya & Ho Chi Minh City (Best Balance)

Southeast Asia • Next: Mar 7

Typical range: $455-$582 / night
$25,949 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Southeast Asia One-Way via Hanoi, Sanya & Surabaya (Best Balance)

Southeast Asia • Next: Dec 21

Typical range: $321-$371 / night
$9,799 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah depart from:

Hong Kong
12-27 nights
Singapore
11-13 nights
Sydney
51-58 nights

Upcoming port calls in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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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
Jan 23, 2028 Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 27, 2028 Le Soleal Ponant Cruises
Feb 1, 2028 Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 6, 2028 Noordam Holland America
Feb 8, 2028 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Feb 17, 2028 Norwegian Jade Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 18, 2028 Europa Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
May 5, 2028 Le Jacques Cartier Ponant Cruises
Dec 27, 2028 Seven Seas Splendor Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Jan 18, 2029 Oceania Riviera Oceania Cruises
Feb 2, 2029 Seven Seas Splendor Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Mar 1, 2029 Oceania Riviera Oceania Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Kota Kinabalu, Sabah busiest for cruise traffic?
January currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah include Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah (Best Balance), Southeast Asia One-Way via Kâmpóng Saôm, Camranh & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance), and Southeast Asia One-Way via Kochi, Iejima/Okinawa & Keelung (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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