Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island Ferry

Whether you are a local commuter, a business traveller, or a tourist planning a quick getaway or a longer vacation to explore the scenic beauty of Malaysia. Travelling from Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island has never been easier. The ferries operating in the route offer the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and affordability. You can book this ferry ticket at cheaper than counter rates only on redBus.

Mersing Jetty is the gateway to the beautiful Tioman Island. There are only three ferry services per day by the Bluewater Ferry. Ferries are the only way to reach this remote island with several drop-off points. You may choose the appropriate one as per your hotel or resort booking. Most of the ferry ride will be in economy class.

Ferry Service between Mersing Jetty and Tioman Island

There are usually three ferries from Mersing Jetty to Pulau Tioman. The timings are 6.30 am, 12.30 pm, and 2 pm onwards, and the return services are available at 7 am. The travel duration on the ferry is 39 minutes on each side. The ferry offers economy seats for all. Seats are available at affordable rates. You must choose a return ticket while booking, which will be available at cheaper rates. The ticket rate for one adult is MYR 120 for both tickets. The onward boarding is from Mersing Jetty. There are no other boarding points from this side, but drop-off could be anywhere you choose from the five options at Tioman Island. You can buy a ferry ticket online at the cheapest fare on redBus.

Boarding and Drop-off Points

• Boarding: Mersing Jetty
• Drop-off point: Air Batang, Genting Pier, Paya Pier, Salang Pier, and Tekek Pier
  

Popular Ferry Operators for Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island

• Bluewater Ferry

Bluewater Express Ferry is managed by Bistari Gemilang Travel Sdn Bhd and Bistari Gemilang Shipping Sdn Bhd, which are headquartered in Mersing, Johor. They are the most popular ferry service provider connecting Mersing to Pulau Tioman, also known as Tioman Island. Their ferry routes encompass round-trip journeys between Mersing Jetty and multiple jetties on Pulau Tioman.

Bluewater Ferry departs exclusively from the Mersing Ferry Terminal, which is connected to various tourist destinations in Malaysia. The Mersing Ferry Terminal is famous due to its proximity to many tourist attractions. Tanjung Gemok Jetty is another popular ferry terminal to Tioman.

The ferry timings may differ on weekdays, public holidays, and weekends. They operate daily every month, except for fluctuations in timing during the monsoon. Watch the Bluewater ferry schedule for your travels on redBus for a smooth journey.

Amenities

🦺Life jackets

💺Spacious seating  

🚻Restroom

🛅Luggage storage 

☕Fooding 

❄️Air conditioning

About Mersing Jetty

Mersing Jetty is located in the Johor state of Malaysia. It is better known as the gateway to Tioman Island as the ferry to the island is operational only from this terminal. Mersing Jetty is situated in the Mersing Harbour Centre. The harbour working hours start at 8 am but the ticket counter for the ferry will be opened one hour before the departure time. Mersing generally has a hot, humid, and cloudy climate. November-December gets the maximum rain; January is the coldest month when the daytime temperature is 31 degrees. February gets the least amount of rain. The harbor is close to the Mersing bus station. You may arrive at the bus station from other parts of the country and need to walk the remaining distance to the terminal.

About Tioman Island

Tioman island is locally called Pulau Tioman. It is an ecological wonder in Southeast Asia, located off Pahang. It is a small island with plenty of warm beaches inviting the visitors to enjoy the day out. The coral reefs and general marine life calls for adventurous activities. The wildlife on the island forms a perfect layout for nature explorations as well. There are two ways of reaching here- one from the Mersing jetty, the primary gateway, and the Tanjung Gemok ferry. June to August is the best season to visit Tioman Island. Since the island has a tropical rainforest climate, it often gets rainfall, and the temperature does not deviate much from 30-32 degrees Celsius.

Things to do on Tioman Island

• Scuba diving is available at various rates on Tioman island. It is cheaper at Air Batang than in other areas. There are various dive centres available here. Many of them offer diving assistance and accommodation as well. You will need a short training session to be eligible for diving.
• Snorkelling is the most popular activity here. You can easily find a ride from several resorts to the beaches where you can go snorkelling. Wet suits will be available for rent from the various dive centres around. There are jellyfish around whose sting will require medical attention. So it is better to wear long-sleeved clothes or use a rash guard.
• Surfing may not be a popular option but you can still do it, especially during the monsoon season. The tide may only be 2 m or so in height.
• Trekking: There are various trekking trails available at Tioman Island. There is the tough Juara jungle trek which will take a few hours to complete, the more challenging Waterfall trail, and the exciting Juara Turtle Project trek.

Book Ferry Tickets for Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island on redBus

Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island ferry ticket online booking can be done on redBus. You can buy ferry tickets online at a great price at the click of a finger from the comfort of your house. Check the steps below- 

• You can find the ‘Ferry’ tab at the top of any page at redBus. Click on this tab to proceed.
• Fill in the ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’ columns, onward and return dates, number of passengers to search for the ferries.
• Click on the ‘View Details’ button of your desired ferry option.
• Choose the onward ferry time and that for the return ferry
• Click on the ‘Continue’ button and fill in the necessary passenger details.
• Proceed to the payment gate and confirm the payment.
• You will receive the ticket in digital format in your email inbox and the registered mobile number.

Tourists visiting Marine Parks Malaysia have to pay a nominal conservation charge as required by the Fees Act 1951, Fees (Marine Parks Malaysia) Order 2017. The revenue collected from the charge goes to the Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Trust Fund to manage and maintain the parks, and to provide facilities and comfort to visitors.

People with disabilities are exempted from the charge, and residents living on islands surrounded by Marine Parks are also exempted.

Marine Park Fee for MYKAD Holders -

Adults - RM 5

Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) and Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - RM 2

Disabled - Free

Marine Park Fee for Non-MYKAD Holders -

Adults - RM 30

Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) and Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - RM 15

Disabled - Free

Additionally, there are different fee rates for activities like camping, research, commercial filming/documentary, scuba diving, and cruising. Please check the Official Department of Fisheries Portal Malaysia for more information.