Getting There
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June 01, 2005
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by giorgio
From Mersing by speed ferry or speed boat
Edit ThisFrom Mersing to Tioman, you can go either by speed boat or speed ferry. The speed boat gets you to the island in about two hours. There is also a speedboat that leaves earlier than the alternative speed ferry. Operating hours are 10am - 4pm.
The speed ferry seat more people and take only marginally longer - perhaps taking 2.5 to 3 hours to the island. These cost approx. RM 70 return. The last boat is about 4:00 p.m. so don't get tricked by anyone saying there is a 24 hour service so they can sell you a ticket. When you take either kind of boat, you can ask them to drop you more..
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From Tanjung Gemuk by Ferry
Edit ThisThis is a new staging point in the state of Pahang between Endau and
Rompin and it's about 30 minutes north of Mersing on the coast. All
buses from KL to Mersing will pass this area, just ask the bus driver
to let you off at Tanjung Gemuk jetty. If you are coming from KL,
instead of exiting the North-South Expressway at Ayer Hitam and
following the Kluang route, exit Seremban instead, follow Kuala Pilah,
Muadzam Shah and along the coastal road.
There is only one ferry operating from Tanjung Gemuk. However, the
ferry only takes between 1.5 - 2 hours and they leave on more..
| type: | By Sea |
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| tel: | +60 9 4131998 |
From Kuala Lumpur by Air
Edit ThisBerjaya Air is a subsidiary of the Berjaya Resorts group, and transports guests to the Berjaya resort on Tioman. The service is also available for those traveling to Tioman but not staying at the resort. They have several Dash 7 aircraft, which are 48-seaters. It looks small, but it's safe, with experienced pilots and friendly cabin crew. By the way, don't be squeamish if at first you don't spot the landing strip. There IS one! We are told the pilots practised landing on postage stamps prior to taking this gig. More information can be found at their website.
From 1 April more..
| type: | By Air |
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| url: | www.berjaya-air.com |
From Singapore by Air
Edit ThisBerjaya Air has a service from Singapore. The flight comes from Tioman and returns there before going back to KL.
Check the website for updated flight schedule and fares.
| type: | By Air |
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| url: | www.berjaya-air.com |
