25th FEBRUARY 2023 ~ The second leg of the Sabah Road Trip was to get across the ocean from Labuan Island to Menumbok, the ferry terminal located on the Borneo Island, To do that, we took a ferry which cost RM20.00 for the car and the driver, and an additional of RM2.50 for each adult passenger. I am not sure though if there is a different rate for children.
We had to be early as first we needed to get something signed at the immigration counter. People from the Peninsular would need to get some kind of permit to enter Sabah [and Sarawak] and one could just bring his/her international passport to get it stamped instead of filling in forms.
Then the cars and other vehicles would have to queue up to get into the ferry. Once the gate was opened, then the car would be guided by the staff on board of the ferry to be parked at one spot of the vessel. This process might take a longer time and consequently, the ferry might not leave the jetty on time.
On the upper level was the passengers deck. There were many seats to accommodate the travelers and at the back of the hall, there was a mini cafe selling food and drinks. The only hot food that I could see was instant noodles. We had had our heavy breakfast before leaving so we did not buy anything on board.
TO BE CONTINUED IN PART 2
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