Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
14-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah
Jan 3, 2027 → Jan 17, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $11,600
$829/night
Good value
↓13% below typical
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Cruises visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Quietest
Nov-Mar
Busiest
Jan-Feb
Upcoming
36+ 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
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
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.
Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
14-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah
Jan 31, 2027 → Feb 14, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $12,500
$893/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
14-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah
Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $12,500
$893/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Le Soleal • Ponant Cruises
12-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Coron, Puerto Princesa, Palawan & Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Nov 5, 2027 → Nov 17, 2027 • Manila → Singapore
From $8,649
$721/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises
14-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah
Jan 28, 2028 → Feb 11, 2028 • Hong Kong → Singapore
From $11,100
$793/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
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
From $6,672
$607/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
When ships are in port
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.
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Selected port-call day
Thursday, November 19, 2026
1 ship visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on this date, carrying about ~700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~700 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $315/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on this date.
Oceania Nautica • Oceania Cruises
10-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Ko Samui & Ho Chi Minh City
Nov 13, 2026 → Nov 23, 2026 • Bangkok → Singapore
From $3,145
$315/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
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
$406
4 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$309
4 visits
Traffic
↑16% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
March
Priciest
Median price/night
$893
1 visits
Traffic
↓7% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$523
4 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$527
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Jan 3
From $11,600
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Miyakojima, Keelung & Manila (Rare Variant)
Southeast Asia • Next: Apr 11
From $6,705
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Hanoi, Sanya & Surabaya (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Dec 21
From $10,399
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Muar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Apr 5
From $5,849
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Kâmpóng Saôm, Camranh & Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Jan 31
From $3,655
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Southeast Asia One-Way via Ko Samui & Ho Chi Minh City (Best Balance)
Southeast Asia • Next: Nov 13
From $3,145
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Upcoming port calls in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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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 Miyakojima, Keelung & Manila (Rare Variant), and Southeast Asia One-Way via Hanoi, Sanya & Surabaya (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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