Guest snorkelling above the coral reef at Pom Pom Island

Island Resort

Recreation & Activities

For Sea Lovers

In and On the Water

Diver observing clownfish among sea anemones near Pom Pom Island

Diving

Explore the waters around Pom Pom Island with the resort Dive Centre. Certified divers can join the available dives, while newcomers can learn through a PADI course or begin with a Discover Scuba Dive.

Snorkelling & Swimming

Snorkel or swim from the beach or the jetty. The Dive Centre can also arrange snorkelling trips and visits to nearby islands, subject to weather, sea conditions and operational availability.

Kayak Rental

Kayaks are available for rental. It takes about one hour to kayak around the island. Early morning or after 4pm are recommended to avoid the heat of the day and enjoy cooler sea breezes.

Around the Island

Stay Active

Sporting activities include beach volleyball and bicycling or running around the jogging and bike track past vegetable gardens and fruit trees. The track is also a place to watch the sunset or enjoy a walk along the beach.

  • Beach Volleyball

    From time to time, resort staff organise friendly beach volleyball games, and guests are welcome to join in.

  • Bicycling & Running

    Bicycles are available for rental, or guests can follow the island track on foot.

Island Time

Relax at Your Own Pace

There is no need to fill every day with activities. Settle into a beach chair beneath the trees, take an unhurried walk along the jetty, or simply watch the light move across the water.

Beach chairs beneath shade trees facing the sea and water villas at Pom Pom IslandA quiet figure on the jetty overlooking the seaSunset over the sea and distant islands at Pom Pom Island

Day Trip

Bohey Dulang Island Trekking

Bohey Dulang is one of eight islands within Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Sabah Parks describes it as a 313-hectare island formed from volcanic rock, with a ridge of three peaks and a highest point of 353 metres.

The nearby-island trip includes the Bohey Dulang nature trail and a visit to the Marine Park Research Centre and its Giant Clams.

After a morning break, guests can snorkel in the lagoon. A picnic lunch is taken on the beach at Bohey Dulang or Mantabuan Island, depending on the tides.

The trip continues with snorkelling around the Marine Park’s coral gardens before returning to Pom Pom later in the afternoon.

Official Sabah Parks guide (opens in a new tab)
View from the Bohey Dulang Island trekking routeGuests on the trail at Bohey Dulang IslandLagoon and islands viewed from Bohey Dulang

At the Clubhouse

Relax Indoors

Guests can play pool or board games, or relax in the bar seating area. In the evenings, dive instructors are at the Dive Desk, where guests can use fish and macro books to identify the day’s discoveries and plan diving or snorkelling for the following day.