About Pulau Tioman

Caught up with mundane activities, feeling like life is just passing away, need a well-deserved break? then what better place to visit than a beautiful island with numerous white beaches along with pristine waters? Sounds like a dream come true, right? Not to the visitors of Tioman Island, off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This beautiful nature reserve is known for its dive sites, spectacular views and some out of this world beaches. If you are up to a day diving off the coast don’t be surprised to find treasures like corals, sea sponges or even shipwrecks. On the east coast, there is a hatchery, the Juara Turtle Project which studies and conserves sea turtles. Covered in tropical rainforests, the dense part of the jungle is home to monkeys and pythons but might not be advised for the faint of heart. The experience comes together as a whole with a tour group, so that you can hit all the right beaches, bask in the sunlight and even customize your trips with special rooms, personalized bedding and meal packages. More so, you can beat the heat with crates of duty-free ice cold beer the perfect companion on a nice balmy day. Explore life's treasures, hit up some exclusive locations and photograph memories that will last a lifetime.

Must See

  • Beaches
  • Beautiful Waterfalls
  • Sunset

How to reach

It is 352km away from the city center.

You can reach there by Bus.

Bus: The cheapest solution is to take the bus, tickets cost around RM30. Buses drive from Kuala Lumpur to the fisherman's village Mersing in about 5 hours; from there the ferry, operated by Bluewater Express, leaves to Tioman or to one of the neighbouring islands within this group. 

Fare: 30 RM

Tips

  • Book a full board package if you are on a diving trip (or doing a PADI course) as resorts offer better prices if you go for the complete package.
  • There are ATMs available on the island but make sure you bring along enough cash and a credit card as your resort might not be located nearby one. There also are ATM's at Mersing Jetty.
  • Some resorts do not have secured booking options integrated into their website. They will ask you to send over your credit card details by email or fax machine. Check your credit card company up front whether they offer guarantees in case something goes wrong when you are making reservations in advance. Always ask if payment via PayPal is an option (as then there will be a third trusted party involved).
  • Do check up front if the resort has a reef in front of the resort; it is just so much more fun if you can snorkel right in front of your cabana.
  • Make sure you arrive at Mersing jetty (or Tanjung Gemuk jetty) well before 4 pm (the last boat to Tioman departs around 4.30pm). Try to avoid the last vessel as it is always the busiest.
  • The last boat from Tioman to the mainland departs at 4.30pm daily through the ferry schedule can be affected by weather and tide.
  • If you want to get your diving license make sure you make the necessary arrangements beforehand as the diving school needs to have a dive master available. The sooner you make reservations the better the chance the dive school can actually appoint a dive master from the same country (same language).

Visit Time

Sunday:               Open 24 hours

Monday:              Open 24 hours

Tuesday:             Open 24 hours

Wednesday:        Open 24 hours

Thursday:            Open 24 hours

Friday:                 Open 24 hours

Saturday:            Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

It takes time for entrance as you will need to wait for security check.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

5 to 6 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 24.2°C

 

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