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Tioman Island Travel Guide
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Highlights of Malaysia Tioman Island Lankayan Island
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Tioman Island or Pulau Tioman
is off the east coast of Malaysia. Tioman is located 32km from Mersing. A
ferry from Mersing to Pulau Tioman takes less than 2 hours or faster by
speedboat. Tioman is an island paradise with white sandy beaches surrounded by blue waters and coral reefs perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. At different times of the year it is possible to see Whale Sharks. Other marine life include manta rays, sea turtles and dolphins. Tioman Island was the location of the 1958 movie South Pacific. The island has the very distinct twin peaks mountain at the southern end of the island.
Many of the coral reefs close the resorts are in poor condition because of the many boats that anchor there. Away from the resort areas you can find some great reefs teeming with marine life. The waters around Tioman are a Marine Park and located on the western coast of Tioman there is a marine enclosure with nets which allows you to swim surrounded by thousands of fish of different species.
Monitor Lizard Throughout Tioman Island you may see some of the local inhabitants - very large monitor lizards. The ones found around the resorts are well fed so not a problem with tourists. There are also a number of species of snakes though all are non-venomous. These include the Reticulate Python, Oriental whip snake and tree snakes. There a plenty of fishing trips you can do from Tioman Island including reef fishing and Deep sea fishing trips. You can either go on an organised trip or befriend a local fisherman and go out on one of their long boats fishing. There is nothing better than bringing your fresh fish back from your fishing trip and throw them straight on the BBQ.
PADI dive centres With over 20 dive locations around Tioman Island, this is a great place to come and dive or even learn how to dive. There are a number of qualified PADI dive centres who can organise dive trips or train PADI dive courses. The best time to dive is between February and November. December and January, during the monsoon season the visibility is limited. Tioman Dive Centre is located within the Swiss Cottage Resort in Tekek village. Leisure dives start from RM95 (US$ ) or RM80 per dive if you are doing 5 or more www.tioman-dive-centre.com Bali Hai Divers is located in Panuba Bay www.balihaidivers.net
How to get to Tioman Island Malaysia By Plane There are regular flights from Singapore to Tioman Island, a 45 minute flight. There is only the one airline that services Tioman's small airport: Berjaya Air has direct flights 7 days a week from Tioman Island to Kuala Lumpur and Seletar Airport Singapore www.berjaya-air.com By boat There are regular boats from Mersing across to Pulau Tioman. Just the one company operates these services - Bluewater Express. The fare is RM35 each way. They operate leaving Mersing at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 5.30pm. It is easy to get from Singapore by bus to Johor Bahru then onto Mersing. Travel by bus is around 3 hours from Johor Bahru.
Last updated 11th July 2010 |
Hotels on Tioman Island Malaysia Following is a list of hotels found on Tioman Island Malaysia including current 2009 prices and contact details.
Panuba Inn Resort located in Panuba Bay 10 minutes from Tioman Island Airport. Room prices from RM50 (US$14) www.panubainn.com Babura Seaview Resort is a family run busiess located in Syed Bay at the end of Tetek beach it offers excellent views of the sunset. Room rates start from RM60 per night (US$17) www.baburaseaview.com Sumadra Swiss Cottage Resort is located in Tekek village on Pulau Tioman. One of the first resorts on Tioman which is ideal for families. It's only a 15 minute walk from the airport. They have an onsite PADI dive centre. Room prices from RM65 per night (US$19) www.samudra-swiss-cottage.com Salang Pusaka Resort good quality budget style accommodation located in Salang village on the northern end of Tioman Island, 5 minutes walk from the main ferry jetty. Room rates from RM80 for 2 people per night (US$23) www.salangpusakaresort.my Nazri's Place family run for over 30 years Nazri now has 2 places to stay on Tioman Island. Room prices from RM100 per night (US$29) www.nazrisplace.com Genting Damai Resort Budget resort style accommodation located overlooking the ocean at Genting Village. Room rates from RM110 (US$31) per night www.gdtioman.com Melina Beach Resort located between Genting village and Paya village on Tioman Island overlooking the desert Melina Beach. Room prices are from RM140 (US$40) www.tioman-melinabeach.com Tioman Island Reef Resort located in Genting Village just 3 mintes walk from the jetty. Room rates from RM180 (US$52) http://tiomanislandreef.com Minang Cove Resort located in Minang Cove room prices from RM185 (US$53) www.minangcove.com.my Sun Beach Resort located in Genting Village run a few minutes walk from the jetty. With chalets right on the beach as well as garden faxing chalets. Prices from RM255 single share (US$73) www.sunbeachresort.com.my Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf and Spa Resort located right on Berjaya Tioman Beach with an 18 hole international golf course. Room prices from 330RM (US$93)
Japamala Boutique Resort a luxury surrounded by jungle with views to the ocean. Room prices from RM390 per night in the low season (US$111) and RM680 in the peak season (US$194) www.japamalaresorts.com
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