Perhentian Island
Perhentian Island (or Pulau Perhentian, as it is known locally) consists of 2 beautiful unspoiled islands off the north eastern coast of Peninsula Malaysia. Approximately 21km of the coast of Kuala Besut, both Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian) and Perhentian Besar (Big Perhentian) houses about 30 resorts in total, catering to travellers from all around. Nature lovers would love these islands, with a huge range of marine life like turtles and reef fish just off any of the five large beaches and even more wildlife like flying squirrels, butterflies and monkeys inland.
Getting to Perhentian is not possible during the months of November to March due to the Northeast monsoon. During the rest of the months, the islands become a magnet for divers, snorkellers and anyone just wanting to have an authentic island getaway, with beautiful weather awaiting them.
Getting There
- 9 hours from Singapore to Kuala Besut, Malaysia, by bus
- 30 min from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island, by speedboat
Resorts and Beaches
There is plenty of resorts to choose from on both Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. Here's our choice!
Flora Bay Resort
Located on the bigger of the islands, Perhentian Besar, Flora Bay Resort lies right on Teluk Dalam beach facing southwards. With 80 beautiful rooms and 5 star service to accompany, Flora Bay Resort hosts many other facilities like movies, laundry and even internet as well!
Diving
| Great for: | Beginners, Advanced and Photography |
| Not so great for: | Wall diving |
| Depth: | 5 - >40m |
| Visibility: | 5 - 20m |
| Currents: | Gentle |
| Surface Conditions: | Mostly calm |
| Water Temperature: | 27 - 30°C |
| Experience Level: | Beginner - Advanced |
| Number of dive sites: | >20 |
| Recommended Length of stay: | 3-5days |
How much does it cost?
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SGD480
4D3N Package
Excludes equipment rental