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.
Tinggi Island Resort
Tel : 019-7433252, 07-2240063
Fax : 07-8612005
25 no frills twin-sharing rooms on hillside and beach next to the Marine Parks museum; air-con, attached bath, snorkelling and fishing trips. Both room only and packages with meals are available.
Rate : RM100-RM200
Pulau Besar
Pulau Rawa
Pulau Tinggi
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