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Hi gurus, is there a ferry service that carries car fr Mersing jetty to Tioman island itself? I'm travelling with a total of 7pax young and old alike and on a budget too. Thank you

we are looking for safe accommodation near/at the beach, where our kids can spend most of the time playing on clean sand, and hopefully snorkel/ swim near /feed fishes, without having to book a boat to another area. We'll probably book a boat for only once in our trip of 5 days. any recommendation. With restaurants nearby. accommodation budget around RM100-130 per day. thanks for any suggestions!

Hi evwryone. Heard some report of piracy off the east coast of malaysia in recent years. Does anyone know if this is true and if Tioman is affected?

Hi, i have searched online and called a few number to book my tickets but no one answered the phone Jeti Penumpang Jabatan Laut Jalan Abu Bakar 86800 Mersing 07 799 7222 (F) 07 799 2922 Amir 017 306 9635 Farif 012 762 4718 Auto Mersing Ferry (about 2 hours or so) Unit No.1 Tourist Centre, Jalan Abu Bakar, 86800 Mersing, Johor Tel : 07-799 6019 07 799 3123 Fax : 07-7995118 Please advise the correct number to book the tickets..thank you so much

Hello, We are going to hire a van from 28th september to 30th september; Who might be interested? If you are, please send me a message to roubert_adrien@hotmail.com thank you,

I wish to get travel partner to Tioman staying at Salang. I hope to go soon.... Anybody? I prefer females...

Me and my boyfriend are planning a trip to Malaysia from mid september to the beginning of October. We are thinking about visiting Pulau Tioman as it sound amazing. He loves to surf, but it sounds like most people come to surf in the monsoon at the end of October and November. Would it be possible to surf from Juara in late September? I'd love to hear if anyone has seen people doing it at this time of year or tried themselves.

Hi, Me and my wife, we will be coming to Tioman from Singapore. Have a few queries on the place. We are traveling on a budget. We would basically like to enjoy relaxed beach on a day, and go for a snorkeling trip on the other day. Can you please advise as of which village in Tioman will be the best to stay for us? Thank you in advance. :)

Hello I am planning to go to Pulau Tioman alone, to explore this beautiful island. I live in KL. Please let me know how to go there, and it is necessary to make pre booking of hotels. Can we make on spot booking? Please reffer the hotels near some good beach along with the prices my budget is RM 100 p/nite. R.S.A.P

I am considering going to Pulau Tioman for the first time. First time to Malaysia alltogether. I am thinking about staying at Berjaya Tioman Resort, which supposedly should have decent snorkeling right off the beach. Is this true? If it is, how are the waters there generally? I am not really a strong swimmer. If there are better places on the island to snorkel off - which has calm waters - I'd appreciate if anyone would mention them :-) Thanks in advance

We plan a 10days escape in early October....can't decide though where wiuld be the best accommodation around 50usd/night on a nice beach and few massage parlors nearby for us and the 5yo kid.... Is advance bookings really necessary or we can handle it on spot too? If really needed, any lodging reccomendations, please? We only need nice beach, affordable massage and if possible, a bar or two :-) Many thanks, already.

Where is this pub located i mean near to which chalet. Pls advice thanks

Hi guys, Please advice me on the following issue im planning to go to tioman for the first time with my wife. My expectation is too have a good clean beach and beach walk and nice barbeque in night with open bars, Inn the afternoon just sit near the beach with tender coconut drink.(no Snorkerling) My question is when i sufr the net on tioman there is some issue on monster lizard nad phyton so my wife is very particullar on this issue and she is sensetive to. There are two resort in my mind Bamboo Challet(ABC) and Samudra swiss cottage (Tekek village) Which place should fit for my taste and best avoid the monster lizard, phython and tigers. Confused.

Is it better to pre-book boat rides to Tioman, or is it safe that at anytime we arrive at Mersing there will be plenty of boat rides or ferry rides that we can buy on the spot?. I am going on a public holiday. As i tend to drive there, i dont know exactly what time i arrive to Mersing, so i was thinking would it be a good idea that once i arrive, i can buy the next boat ticket out??. Also, I am staying at berjaya tioman hotel, does the ferry or speed boat dock near the berjaya hotel?, or how do i get from the dock to the hotel?? Thanks

Hello everyone, Greetings! Has anyone stayed at Paya Beach Resort recently? Would appreciate your comments and feedback on this place. I've come across 2 feedback here, one pretty good and the other, not so good. Would appreciate your feedback.. to at least break the tie. I'm planning a trip end Sept and would appreciate your help. Thanks and have a good day!

Hi All I will be staying at Japamala resort in October this year. I have been reading all your suggestions about visiting various beaches, snorkeling, jungle trekking and dining on the beach. I was wondering how accesible other beaches and restaurants are from Japamala? Can I walk or take a water Taxi and what would you recomend is the best beach in Tioman? I see also that people have recomended snorkeling tours and an island tour? Would I be able to book these from Japamala or elsewhere? Is there any transportation available at night? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much Anthony

if there is anyone who had been to tioman and stayed at japamala please let us know your experiences and how good are the beaches near japamala resort. Also if possible do suggest us the "do's" and "dont's" as well at japamala. thank you

Hi all, greetings. Regarding taking ferry to tioman, what's the current weather and sea state? Thanks in advance. cm4

Hello, I would like to go to Tioman islands on the 23rd of February (Tuesday) (in 4 days). Its the only time I can go - give or take a day as I have a flight from Singapore on the March the 2nd. I just wondering how reliable are the ferries if the weather is bad. i checked the forecast and it said it was raining a bit in the afternoons. Will this stop the ferries. I want to get off at Telak and then stay in Juaru. What is the best way to get there?

Hi Can anyone help me, I would like to know how to get to Mersing Jetty from Segamat. Is there any road sign that I can follow? Do I need to use the North South Expressway and exit at Ayer Keroh( some websites say so) Thank You. As I am leaving soon, would appreciate anyone's help.

how much per trip?? time?

Hi, I'm arranging a beach holiday with my girlfriend once the monsoon season is over and I'm torn between Redang or Tioman. Can anyone advise as to which is nicer? Thank you Tom

I was wondering how long it takes for the ferry/bus/ferry trip from Tioman to Kecil? And is it possible to do it in one day if I take the first ferry off of Tioman. Thanks. Andy

We plan to travel to Tioman this July, any recommendation for chalet in Ayer Batang beach. Would like to stay budget, any comment for Johan's Resort? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi planning a trip with my family and we have 2 young kids. have heard that there are lots of sand flies in Tioman esp at berjaya. Anyone has inputs on that?

I am a malaysian government pensioner and planning to visit the island.How do I get to stay in a budget hotel?Do the hotels give discounts to pensioners like us?

how far from Singapore to Mersing by Bus? or Taxi?

Hi what are the options of getting to Tioman from Singapore? place vs. length of journey vs. costs.

HI, I am going to tioman over a long weekend in singapore( public holiday) , driving from Singapore to tioman. I will need to buy ferry tickets to tioman. I know that tickets can be bought at the mersing jetty but as i am going during the peak season ( due to holiday in singapore), will i have problem getting a ticket? As i am travelling with child, do not wish to be stuck at the mersing jetty without a ferry or having to wait long hours for the next ferry. Any place i can pre-book my ferry ticket? ( I already booked my accomdation seperately. Thanks.

Hi! I know this question has been posted a few times, but the are all a bit older. We are travelling to Malaysia with our 3 kids (9, 7 & 4) mid July and would like about a week on a relaxing island with lots of swimming and snorkelling. I was looking at both Redang and Tioman - what are your thoughts on which one is better - or even any other islands that you would recommend. We don't want it too commercial. Thanks for your help. Eva