The Journey to the Three Islands

So this is about our trip to the islands of Timba-Timba Island, Mataking Island and Pom-Pom Island. This trip has been a long time coming because I had always wanted to experience the beauty of the islands nearby to Semporna, thus I had set foot on that journey with my family recently. It all started when we were searching for a to first get on to these islands, of course through legal methods hahah... We came across this peculiar agency we found in the Jetty Pelancongan called Best Travels Agency, it is the outlet on the second last end of the right side of the entrance. Moving on, we inquired with the helpful assistant there for a package on which exact islands we are able to visit. There were 3 packages available covering 7 different islands but I won't go into a lot of that, if you're interested feel free to hit up Best Travels Agency. Then, we got on the boat that's pretty comfy and the captain and its crew was friendly enough and helpful towards its passengers, helping with questions and photos. Our first destination, Timba-Timba Island was pretty peaceful and breathtaking the journey there. If you seldom go on waters you will have the privilege to experience the beauty of the seas, you will only come across the acres of waters but the scenery is somehow just breathtaking. The trip was about 45 minutes away from the jetty so there's enough time for you to mesmerize the waters. Upon arriving, there wasn't much on the Island except a long stroke of sand a few lushes of greenery there and here but don't be fooled by that comment, the island itself is an absolute kinder box of beauty. A place purely for photos but you'll be able to get some of the best here and bring a decent camera and you're set for some photogenic materials. Departing into our second island, Mataking, a beauty itself too. There was a hut that's selling food and so there and a place to relax and hang out with friends alike. There is also a place to take beautiful photos with and of course you can go on both ends of the islands too! A place to take a quick swim or picture, you can't go wrong with this island. After the break we had, eating our lunch. We went on snorkeling nearby the island, just on the left end shore. Though, some of the island is privatised so we can't place a foot there 😅. The waters there was beautiful though, so much coral and variety of fish and a joy to watch, a new world yet to discover for those who hasn't tried going under the depths of waters yet. After around half an hour or so, we depart for our last island which is Pom-Pom. Nonetheless, we arrived near the shore of the island and wala, our second snorkeling session. Though, the waters weren't as pretty as Mataking, it was still majestic and calming to take a dip in these waters. After half an hour or so, we headed back for Semporna, admiring the seas and having a good chat with everyone. A beautiful experience for me and my family. #2023travelwish