Pulau Tioman
Pulau Tioman
Tioman Island is one of the top 10 best island in the world by time magazine. this is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving. many divers from all around the world come to tioman to do their diving every year.to note is Tioman has season and high tide wave during
November till February
- Monsoon Season.
- It brings strong waves and unusual high tides during those time.
- Diving is not allowed.
- Dry Season
- The warm water in the seas brings out the richness of the marine life.
- Possible to dive
- Best time for diving.
- Best visibility ranges from 15m to 30m.
- Water temperatures ranges from 27- 29°c.
to reach to tioman you need to either take a flight by Berjaya air in Subang airport or on the land you can go to Mersing or Tanjung Gemok to take a ferry to cross to the island.
Land MPV Transport
if you are coming from singapore best is to take an MPV which can be a 7 or 10 seaters which cost you about SGD 200 to reach the Ferry terminal to cross over to Tioman Island. you can visit www.MPV2U.com to book in advance their MPV transport.
from Mersing or Tanjung Gemok you will need a Ferry to cross to the island. information on the ferry schedule can be obtained here.
apart from tioman island, there is so many other island surrounding Pulau tioman that is worth a visit.
the mode of transport within island are via speed boat or ferry.
Top 10 Island to visit Surrounding Tioman Island
- Pulau Rawa - well-known for extremely white fine sands on beach, the island is surrounded by coral reefs
- Pulau Soyak - dive sites for Open Water Divers
- Pulau Tulai - 30 minutes from Tioman via Salang Village on the northeast and is a great diving site with clear waters
- Pulau Sepoi - Next to pulau Tulai, another great diving area
- Pulau Pemanggil - South west of Tioman Island, chalet within the rock mountain
- Pulau Babi Besar - The water is so clear that even tiny sea creatures and coral reef can be seen from water surface.
- Pulau Tengah - Those who visit the island between June and August have higher chances of watching turtles laying their eggs.
- Pulau Sibu - The island offers no roads and transports or shops. Walk or get a boat if you wish to travel around.
- Pulau Harimau - Paradise for divers as the turquoise water has high clarity. Go for scuba diving and snorkelling
- Pulau Tinggi - Has the highest hill among the surrounding islands, homes to an extinct volcano, Mount Semudu.
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