🦺Life jackets
💺Spacious seating
🚻Restroom
🛅Luggage storage
☕Food
❄️Air conditioning
How to Board the Bluewater Ferry
Collecting the boarding pass is compulsory. You must use a valid boarding pass issued by the ticket counter. To collect the boarding pass, proceed to the Ticket Collection Counter located at W1 & W2, Mersing Harbour Centre.
Documents Required while Boarding the Ferry
- Boarding pass or proof of booking (Boarding Number)
- Passport
- Identity Card
Jetties on Tioman Island
The Bluewater Ferry is a convenient way to commute to Tioman Island, as it stops at all the major villages along the west coast. They operate in 7 Jetties of Tioman Island:
Genting
It is the first stop from the mainland. Located between Paya and Nipah, it has beautiful beaches, a hilly hinterland and lush tropical rainforest. It offers decent, budget-friendly hotels, chalets, and local restaurants.
Paya
Located on the south-western shore, it is the second ferry stop. Kampung Paya offers spas, restaurants, traditional and visually appealing accommodations equipped with air conditioning and hot water showers. It is an excellent place for scuba diving and short boat rides.
Tekek
This third stop offers duty-free goods and accommodations catering to a range of budgets. Home to dense jungle that offers Rafflesia flowers, breathtaking waterfalls, and a diverse array of flora and fauna. Tekek is an excellent place for snorkelling as well.
ABC (Ayer Batang Chalets)
The fourth stop is considered paradise for backpackers, with Kampung Air Batang offering budget hotels and chalets, as well as laid-back lounging areas around the beaches. Other activities available include jungle treks, hill hikes, and waterfall tours.
Salang
The fifth jetty is Salang, a happening place for the young crowd. The mellow ambient beats, beach bonfire, and pubs playing frequent Jamaican-inspired background music make it one of the best nightlife destinations.
Juara
Juara was voted as the 21st most beautiful beach in the World by CNN. Apart from the sea and beaches, the area features a dense jungle with a river, waterfall, and lagoon.
Mukut
The fishing village of Tiamon is the seventh Jetty in Tioman. The town exudes old-world charm with its untouched natural beauty and traditional way of life.
Tips for Travelling on Bluewater Express Ferry
- Arrive 60 - 90 minutes early before departure to board hassle-free and accommodate delays.
- For information, go to Counter R22 or Counter W2 for Mersing. For Tanjung Gemok Gemilang Counter 3.
- Avoid the rush, especially during school and public holidays.
- Travel with small luggage as the seats are pretty small and the storage facility is far from the passenger seat.
- If you are from Singapore, exchange the currency into ringgit.
Why Book Bluewater Express Ferry Services?
- Bluewater is the leading ferry operator offering most of the Pulau Tioman services.
- It has over 20 years of experience transporting millions of tourists to and from Tioman Island.
- All the ferries are high-speed and air-conditioned.
- Travellers need not worry as there are toilets on board, although it takes about two hours to reach the destination.
- The ferries run through regular servicing to keep them fully functional and clean.
- Both single- and double-decker Bluewater ferries can accommodate hundreds of passengers.
- Bluewater Express also assists travellers to Berjaya Tiamon Resorts with tour plans on Tiamon Island.
You can enjoy all these excellent services from Bluewater Express at an affordable price. Get the ferry ticket online at a cheaper rate than counter rates from redBus.
