Kota Kinabalu (KK) is an exellent base for cruises around the West Coast of Sabah, with an internationally served airport, 5 star resort hotels and marinas.
The pristine, largely unihabited islands - Manatanani, Mengalum & Pulau Tiga are within a half-a-days sail - offering great diving, snorkeling, and tranquility.
Layang-Layang, a coral atoll famous for diving, is located 300km north of KK, and also accessible by yacht within 24 hours