There are 3 marinas in the city: Tanjung Aru Marina, Sutera Harbour Marina and (the only one open to public) Jesselton Point.
Formerly known as the Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal, Jesselton Point Waterfront has become one of the main city attractions in Kota Kinabalu ever since its privatization in February 2006. Go ahead and try out authentic Indonesian cuisine at the Nasi Padang Ibu restaurant. Thai food lovers can also savour delectable Thai dishes available at one of the food outlets in the evening. Fancy something Arabian? Check out Aladdin Arabian fast food outlet for some mouthwatering kebabs. Last but not least, treat yourself to some scoops of yummy gelatos at Dream Cones—the first of its franchise outlet in Malaysia.
It is open daily from 6am up until 2am; the ferry and boat terminal operates daily from 6am to 6pm. For more information, please contact 088-240709 (8am - 5pm), 088-231050 (fax) or email to jesseltonpoint@bumiria.com.my.
From here you can take a boat to following islands: Manukan, Gaya, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik. The trips take around 20 mins one way.
The boat fare (with return) is RM23 for adults and RM18 for children (11 years old and below).
The terminal fee for passangers heading to the Labuan F.T or the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is RM7.20 (adults) and RM3.60 (children under 11).
The conservation/entrance fee (paid upon arrival on the island) is RM3 for Malaysians (RM1 for kids) and RM10 for foreigners (RM6 for kids).
North Borneo Railway
North Borneo Railway is the oldest running steam train in Sabah and Borneo. The nostalgic romance of an old steam train relives memories of a bygone era. Passing through villages and coastal towns, paddy fields, rainforests and plantations of rubber and coffee, a ride on North Borneo Railway is truly a journey of rediscovery into the heart of Borneo.
The exterior utilises the traditional deep green and cream of the original North Borneo Railway, with carved brass logos showcasing the original design of a tiger holding a rail wheel, standing on the royal crown. The interior highlights the natural woods of Sabah and unless the train is fully booked, passengers are offered free seating on one of the five colonial-style passenger train carriages.
The North Borneo Railway is a joint venture project between Sutera Harbour Resort and the Sabah State Railway Department (Jabatan Keretapi Negeri Sabah), signifying a historical collaboration between the private sector and the state government.
It boards every Wednesday and Saturday at Tanjung Aru Station at 9.30 am (departure at 10 am) and stops on the way at Kinaru Town, Papar Town and from there goes back. The Tanjung Aru station is usually reached at 2pm.
Tickets cost RM270 (adults) and RM170 (children). Prices might be subject to change.
