I went to Semporna again just for these photos

It's been 9 years since I last visited Semporna🌊 The last time was in 2016📅 Nine years have passed, and Mabul Island seems both changed and unchanged🤔 This time, I only chose the island hopping tour to Mabul Island and Kapalai, plus a sea fishing trip. Overall, it was quite relaxing—perfect for taking photos, experiencing local culture, and enjoying the sea🉑 ✨Mabul Island: Mainly for photography. The water villas and surrounding flowers are great for photos📷 There are also Bajau people selling coconuts 🥥 on the water, so you can capture some cultural shots. ⚠️There is a 50MB fee to go onto the water villas💰 Bring cash💴 Once you get there, take photos quickly because more people will arrive later👭 Usually, you go in the morning, but the lighting can be harsh. If possible, bring a light diffuser📸 If the weather is good, the sun is very strong, so be sure to use sunscreen☀️ The lunch is not very good, so you might want to bring your own food🍚 Mabul Island has restrooms where you can change into snorkeling gear🤿 ✨Kapalai: This is also a water villa area, but you don’t go up there. Usually, you snorkel here🤿 You can see fish, coral, and sea turtles🐢 ✨Sea Fishing: Experience sea fishing around the Kapalai area🎣 It’s quite fun, and beginners can catch fish too🐟 The island hopping tour usually gets you back to town by around 4 PM to rest😴 If you have more time in Semporna, I recommend trying other routes. The view from the top of Pearl Island is stunning😍 The sea at Navy Ship Island is beautiful🌊 The trailing sand beach at Mantajin is also gorgeous🏖️ Of course, if you want to dive or learn to dive, Semporna is also a great choice🉑