Destinations to visit for once-in-a-lifetime adventures

12 October 2017

Borneo, Malaysia 

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Now that superyachts have been given the green light to visit Borneo, it should definitely be on your bucket list of off the beaten track destinations.

Though there are a number of convenient anchorages offshore, the best marina for superyachts is at the Sutera Harbour Resort — its deep water 104-berth marina can accommodate yachts up to 54 metres and offers year round protection from extreme weather. The marina clubhouse is luxurious with a range of facilities, including a movie theatre, fitness centre, tennis courts, swimming pool and children’s club.

Divers will want to head to the eastern side of this enormous island to anchor off Mabul, as the strict rules state that you must stay a mile off nearby Sipadan Island. As divers have to use local dive operators, tender over to the Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort in order to see turtles, bumphead parrotfish, barracudas, manta rays, sharks and a huge range of ocean life.

At the north eastern end of the island lies the Kinabatangan River and yachts with a draught measuring up to seven metres can travel down it with a permit. You can hope to see the Borneo pygmy elephants, orang-utans, crocodiles, kingfishers within the huge variety of wildlife. If you’re an animal enthusiast, take a look at our top tips for Borneo’s wildlife-packed Sabah.


The superyachts BLISS, CLAN VI, ZEFIRO and NYMPHAEA are available for charter in Malaysia. Those interested in chartering those vessels should contact Ocean Alliance, on the details below.


Ocean Alliance is a Sydney-based full-service superyacht brokerage house.

The company represents a large portion of the superyacht charter fleet operating in Australia and the South Pacific, and source international charter yachts and destinations for clients looking abroad. Their services also include yacht brokerage, charter marketing, commercial structures and yacht management.

Whether you are an experienced yacht owner or charterer or making your first steps in yachting, the team can support your needs.


Media and PR enquiries: info@oceanalliance.com.au to find out more.
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