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Cruises visiting Sandakan, Sabah

Quietest
Jan-Feb
Busiest
Jan-Feb
Upcoming
9+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jan-Feb (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 3+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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Best cruises that visit Sandakan, Sabah

These sailings rank first because they visit Sandakan, 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

From $11,600

$829/night

Good value

↓13% below typical

Silversea Cruises

Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises

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

Jan 31, 2027 → Feb 14, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore

Lowest in 30 days $900 below typical

From $12,500

$893/night

Typical price

↓7% below typical

Silversea Cruises

Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises

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

Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027 • Hong Kong → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $900 below typical

From $12,500

$893/night

Typical price

↓7% below typical

Silversea Cruises

Silver Muse • Silversea Cruises

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

Jan 28, 2028 → Feb 11, 2028 • Hong Kong → Singapore

Lowest in 180 days $1,300 below typical

From $11,100

$793/night

Good value

↓10% below typical

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

13-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Komodo & Bitung, Sulawesi

Apr 6, 2028 → Apr 19, 2028 • Benoa, Bali (Denpasar) ↔

Lowest in 180 days $1,731 above typical

From $11,063

$851/night

Priced high

↑19% above typical

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

MS Europa • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

16-night Southeast Asia One-Way via Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan & Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Feb 14, 2028 → Mar 1, 2028 • Ho Chi Minh City → Hong Kong

Lowest in 30 days

From $9,453

$591/night

Typical price

↑2% above typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Sandakan, Sabah, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Sandakan, Sabah that day.

Sandakan, Sabah is busiest from Jan-Feb, with multiple ships per day. Jan, Feb are significantly quieter.

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January 2027

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Tuesday, January 12, 2027

1 ship visit Sandakan, Sabah on this date, carrying about ~600 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
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1
Passengers
~600 passengers
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1
Best fare
$829/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Sandakan, Sabah on this date.
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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

From $11,600

$829/night

Good value

↓13% below typical

Best time to visit Sandakan, 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 Sandakan, Sabah still look attractively priced.

January
Cheapest
Median price/night
$829
1 visits
Traffic
↓13% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
February
Priciest
Median price/night
$893
1 visits
Traffic
↓7% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$893
1 visits
Traffic
↓7% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Sandakan, 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: $917-$993 / night

From $11,600

3 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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How to visit Sandakan, Sabah on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Sandakan, Sabah depart from:

Hong Kong
14 nights

Upcoming port calls in Sandakan, Sabah

See the next scheduled ship visits into Sandakan, Sabah.

Date Ship Line
Jan 12, 2027 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Feb 9, 2027 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Mar 9, 2027 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Nov 16, 2027 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Dec 14, 2027 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Feb 5, 2028 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Feb 6, 2028 Silver Muse Silversea Cruises
Feb 20, 2028 Europa Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Apr 14, 2028 HANSEATIC spirit Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Sandakan, Sabah

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

What is the best time to visit Sandakan, Sabah on a cruise?
January currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Sandakan, 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 Sandakan, Sabah busiest for cruise traffic?
January currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Sandakan, Sabah. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Sandakan, Sabah?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Sandakan, Sabah include Southeast Asia One-Way via Keelung, Manila & Sandakan, Sabah (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 Sandakan, 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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