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Pro
wonderful underwater world, amazing locals, great to get away from reality...
Con
It can be quite crowded
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Go! Go! Go! Highly Recommended!
Scuba Diving @ Teluk Dalam-Perhentian Besar Island
kelnsha Says: This dive site cosist of a jumble of rocks going down to sand. The deeper rocks support many black corals and these in turn support many wing oysters. On the sand, you can find many sea anemones, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, sea stars or starfish, nudibranchs and shells, plus...
Scuba Diving @ Tiger Rock, Perhentian Besar Island
kelnsha Says: Terumbu Tiga or Tiger Rocks is a dive site that should not be missed and is claimed to be the best off the Perhentian islands - three large boulders jutting out of the sea mark the entry point to the site.The shallow rocks are carpeted with leathery soft corals and purple...
Scuba Diving @ Tokong Laut-Perhentian Kecil Island
kelnsha Says: A jumble of large boulders going down to sand. In the rocks are caves and tunnels you can swim through. The upper rocks are liberally carpeted with leathery soft corals and small Dendronephthya soft tree corals; the deeper ones are covered in black corals, gorgonian sea...
Scuba diving around Perhentian islands
kelnsha Says: It is a must if you are a certified diver. If you are not, do try the discover scuba diving or get yourself certify there or before the trip. I will highly recommended you to try diving at Tokong Laut (dive site number 18). You will get to see many nurse sharks, moray eels,...
Soft White Sand Beneath the Water
31Aug Says: When I first reached there, although it was nothing much it was somehow very appealing. The sand in the crystal clear water is just so soft and nice. And the aura, pristine.The tour operators refer to the island as Peter Styvesant Island, refering to their travel adverts...
31Aug Says: Bring a book, or a dream, your favourite pen, your handphone, or a memory/memories, .... if you ain't going out to sea or out for a light jungle trek to the otherside of the island, ... there's just basically nothing much to do.
5 Reviews and 93 Opinions Coral view Island resort is located in north east of Perhentian Besar and is among the big resorts...
Watercolors restaurant: Be patient at Watercolors restaurant
bkarjee Says: We ordered for dinner items like Seafood fried rice, fish & chips, Pizza. We waited and waited and waited and finally lost all our patience. The children were getting impatient, but there is nothing much we could do. It takes a long time for them to serve food, specially...
New Cocohut restaurant: Right by the waters edge
Blondiina Says: The restaurant at New Cocohut resort, close to Tuna Bay, is located partly over water, and when it gets dark only candles light the tables. It is maybe even a bit too dark, but that kind of creates the excitement factor that one can’t actually see properly what one is...
lazing at the beach at night: Quiet night life at Perhentian Besar
bkarjee Says: We just sat in front of the beach and were gossipping till late night. Kids were dancing and singing at the beach. Other than our group, there was nobody else at the beach. But it was a moonlit night and enjoyed the cool breeze and the pleasant sound of the sea waves. It was...
lotharscheer Says: You should first decide to witch resort you want to go, the boat brings you for the same price to every beach, but if the place doesn´t have a jetty you get a free transfer if you stay).In Kuala Besut you can buy only (open) retourn tickets, in case of bad weather the slow...
Bus from KL to Kuala Besut (Perhentian island)
kelnsha Says: I'm not sure if there're buses going to Perhentian islands from Cameron highlands. From KL, one can fly or take a bus to Kuala Besut, then a boat to Pulau Perhentian.By Road (Taxi/Express Bus):Distance by road from Kuala Lumpur - via Cameron Higlands - Kuala Besut: Follow...
kelnsha Says: Even though there are some trails around the island, the easiest way to go from beach to beach or island to island is by boat. Most resort and chalet owners can arrange for a boat and driver. From island to island, the trip costs from MYR 10 per boat and from one beach to...
Speed boats to Perhentian islands from Kuala Besut
kelnsha Says: Speed boats cost from MYR 60 (return), approximately 30 minutes from Kuala Besut jetty to Perhentian island and they run several times a day from 0830 to 1730 hrs. You can expect delays or cancellations if the weather is bad or if there aren't enough passengers. The boats...
Slow boats to Perhentian islands from Kuala Besut
kelnsha Says: Slow boats cost from MYR 40 (return), approximately 90 minutes from Kuala Besut jetty to Perhentian island and they run several times a day from 0830 to 1730 hrs. You can expect delays or cancellations if the weather is bad or if there aren't enough passengers. The boats...
Stings / scratches by sea urchins or hard corals
kelnsha Says: Many of us who scuba dive will think that it is troublesome and hot to wear a full wetsuit. Therefore, we usually choose a shortie instead because it is easier to wear and not so hot but you will not be protected from the hard corals.The dive centre that I dived with does...
bkarjee Says: I would strongly urge the visitors to carry tubes of sun screen/sun block lotions, as the tropical sun is very strong during the morning and afternoon time. Apply the lotion several times during the snorkeling/swimming sessions. My wife and daughters had sunburns in spite of...
Scuba diving around Perhentian islands
kelnsha Says: The world is made up of 75 percent water and only 25 percent land. You get to see the world on land everyday but how often do you really get to see the other parts of the world underneath?There is a whole new world awaiting to be dicovered and explored. You will not regret...
bkoon Says: Scuba Diving allows you to explore the marine life. It is incredibly exciting to see the marine life in Perhentian. There are many dive sites and my favourite being the Tokon Laut Site. It is 25 minutes boat-ride away from Perhentian Besar.I strongly recommend the Sea Horse...
Monsoon Season in the East Coast of Malaysia
azmilsyahmi Says: In october to Feb, normally its Monsun on the East Coast of Malaysia that is the states of Terenganu and Kelantan. So snorkeling its out of the question. Just make sure on your room bookings at the hotels on the islands as I have heard that most hotels are closed during the...
sakatsu Says: Where are you starting journey? KL to Kota Baru is a long train journey. YOu might want to consider a stop over like Penang where there are many photographic opportunities (culture, food, people, architecture) before crossing to the east side. Kota Baru has amazing food &...
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Perhentian Besar - Perhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian (in Malay) is one of the famous Island in Malaysia, with crystal-clear water, background of nature rain forest and white sandy beach. Located on the east coast of...
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Q: Hi, I really need your advice as I do not know exact dates when I will be in Perhentian I can not book any place to stay. So maybe...
A: All I can say is good luck. The best you can do is get the first ferry over in the morning and hope enough people have left by the time you get their. If you arrive in...
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It was already after mid-night when we arrived at our hostel. It’s a lovely old building right in the heart of Singapore. The elevator was kind of antique – you had to unfold the outer gate manually...
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PULAU PERHENTIAN BESAR - EAST COAST OF MALAYSIA
I finally went to Perhentian Islands, off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in June 2004. The trip came about when my friend was planning for a diving trip. It was an enjoyable trip, especially......
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Pulau Perhentian Besar is the larger of the two fabled Perhentian Islands, located just off the coast of NW Malaysia near the Thai border. This island has a very relaxed, rustic atmosphere, with an...
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Jennifer's search for Solitude
I went back to Perhentian islands in August 2003. It was a great trip - worth the long trip on the bus !! What is great about this place is that the sense of freedom and complete relaxation once you...
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Perhentian Islands are a pair of beautiful islands, off the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, very close to Malaysia Thailand border. They are a part of Terengganu state of Peninsular Malaysia.......
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