Sandakan, formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the second-largest town in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu City, on the north-eastern coast of Borneo in Malaysia. It is located on the east coast of the island in the administrative centre of Sandakan Division and was the former capital of British North Borneo.
Sandakan is one of the main ports for oil, tobacco, coffee, sago, and timber exports. Other economic activities include fishing, ship building, eco-tourism, and manufacturing. Among the tourist attractions in Sandakan are Sandakan Heritage Museum, Sandakan Cultural Festival, Sandakan War Memorial, Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Turtle Islands National Park, and Gomantong Caves.
7 Reasons to Cruise Canada and New England on Seabourn
One of the greatest natural spectacles in the world is the unmatched explosio... read more
Four New Shows Onboard Seabourn
The new evening entertainment experiences debut on the Seabourn Odyssey along... read more
River Cruising 'French Immersion'
The secret about river cruising was out, even before the pandemic. Like all c... read more
Video: A Day in the Life of a Butler on a Regent Luxury Cruise
There's everyday luxury on Regent Seven Seas Cruises: where your airfare,... read more
Preserving the World's Heritage: One Cruise Line's Partnership with UNESCO
There are over a thousand World Heritage Sites in 167 countries. Places... read more