Getting to the isles from mersing can be a bit messay. First of all, there are three type of boats - the speedboat is twice as fast as the slow boat, while the fast boats refer to the ferries. Secondly there are no schedules, except for Tioman and Rawa. Generally, what boat you take and when you leave depends on the size of the group, and your choice of resort and island.
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The best diving season along the east coast is from March to May when visibility is at its best. It is possible to dive right until October to February all diving stops because of the monsoon. In fact many resorts close during this period.
Be careful of sandflies on Pulau Besar's beaches; the bugs are particularly nasty in the cool evenings.
Omar’s Backpacker’s Hostel
jalan Abu Bakar
Tel : 07-7995096, 019-7744268
Opposite the post office is Mersing’s arguably best established backpackers’ hostel. Situated on the fisrt floor with dormitories for 10 only; kicthen, tours, walking distance of jetty.
Rate : less than RM100
Pulau Besar
Pulau Rawa
Pulau Tinggi
February 25th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Dear Sir or Madame,
We would like to stay at your hostel (dorm) at the 10th of march 09. We are two girls and would like you to book a two day tour to the Endau Rompin National Park for us. We also needed two dorm beds at the 13th of March when we get bback from our tour.
Do you think thats’s possible? Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks for your help!
Anne and Linda