HOW TO
GET THERE
Malaysian Airlines operates daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan. Express
Bus services and taxis ply the routes from major towns to Kuantan. This is also
daily buses plying the route of Kuala Lumpur directly to Mersing jetty. From Mersing
jetty , you can then take a boat or ferry to Tioman Island.Tioman Island is within
easy reach from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. There are several possibilities to
come to the island. From
Mersing of Tanjung Gemuk, Tioman Island is just a 3 to 4 hour boat ride away.
If you prefer a shorter comfortable ride, air-conditioned fast ferries which depart
daily can make the trip in approximately 2hours.
From Singapore, a catamaran
(Ferry) service makes the 4.5 hour trip from Finger Pier daily (except Wednesday).
Once you get
to Mersing you will have three options to get to Tioman, details of which are
given below.
Mersing
- Tioman:
| Boat Type | Journey
Timing | Cost
Around /Return Fare | | Speed
Boat | 1.5
hours | RM80 |
| Catamaran | 2
hours | RM70 |
| Slow Ferry | 3.5
hours | RM60 |
**All
rates mentioned above act as a guideline only and is subject to change without
prior notice.
Please note:
1. Ferries do not depart on a regular basis, but are dependent
on tide levels. Sometimes you wil be transferred by a smaller boat to the waiting
ferry, just outside the harbour.
2. Departure times for other boats also vary,
and even though you might be given a certain departure time it is common for the
boats to wait in the harbour for 30 minutes or more to get as many passengers
as possible. Be patient - you are on holiday!
3. Travel times are approximate,
and depend on sea conditions.
4. Before leaving Mersing you will be asked
to pay the RM 5 Marine Park Conservation fee.
5.During monsoon season (Oct
- Dec), you should not plan to go to Tioman due to the heavy rains.
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