For Night life...Redang Island in Pasir Panjang only have..life band ,Open disco and In door disco.Perhentian Island does n`t have any entertainment ..its best place for relaxing..

This a part main of reason why lots foreigner tourist come to Perhentian Island every year.

For Redang trips would be too much surcharge weekend and public holiday ,please avoid to come Redang on 1-2-3 May.Most package at Perhentian Island would be good choice and still reasonable rates.

Perhentian Kecil..its small island..its take 5-10 minutes to Perhentian Besar.There you can visit the fisherman village..have school ,grocery ,jetty and small clinic for local.Most fisherman boat will parking near the village .The main jobs local as fisherman,tourist guide and resort/Chalet owner.But here..there no chalet or resort.The most beautiful beaches are Pasir Panjang...its take 15 minutes from the village.Here lots chalet and resort offering higher rates and lowest rates ..minimum RM50-RM60 per night..most their customer are walk in and dont take any reservation from travel agent.Among the best resort and chalet...Bubu Resort ,Moshin Chalet,Matahari Chalet ,Panorama Chalet ,Bintang Chalet and Moon Light chalet..Lots of tourist and backpackers from oversea came here every year.In Coral Bay...there have 2 resort..Senjabay resort and Shari La Resort (Open last year 2008).The both resort facing to Susu Dara Island and Rawa Island..among the best snorkeling site here..For other activity like jungle trekking..you can visit to Hybrid Station. The meals still offering with reasonable price with asian and western dishes.For snorkeling site quite limited here..you have to take the snorkeling package..going with boat to Rawa ,Susu Dara ,Telok Pauh , Turtle point and other site.For sunrise and sunset..its the best spot here.

Perhentian Besar..lots of resort 3-4 star ratings here like Perhentian Island Resort ,Coral View Island resort,Perhentian Tunabay and Arwana Eco Resort..Here only have 2 swimming pool at PIR and Arwana.But here also you can find the cheaper chalets around RM60 per night.The most best and highly recommended..Abdul Chalet by Tripsadvisor forum.Here..many chalet and snorkeling site..on the long stretch beach.

Rates around RM450-RM550 would best budget to get comfortable resort..include air condition ,meals and snorkeling.For RM60 per night..only double bed with mosquito net and fan only .

You can get easily taxi..at front on Arrival Hall..all taxi will waiting the customer after flight landed..

KT Airport to Merang Jetty...they charge RM50 per taxi per way.

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Added on April 7, 2009, 9:39 pmIya right bro...1st May 2 and 3..are fully booked...thinking to come on that date future..you should make in advance booking at least 4-6 month. Please avoid to come during Public Holiday and School Holiday.

Depart from Syahbandar Jetty ( Laguna ,Coral Redang,Ayu Mayang,Redang Beach ,Wisana and Mozana) the ferry will take 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Redang Island

Depart from Merang Jetty (Redang Reef,Holiday,Bay,Kalong,Pelangi ) its take 45 minutes.

Merang quite closer to Redang Island compare Syahbandar jetty.

This post has been edited by Samurai: Apr 7 2009, 09:39 PM

if you depart from Syahbandar Jetty..the boat schedule at 9.00am 10.30am 1.00pm last boat at 3.00pm.The fares RM100 for return..But if you miss the ferry..you have to call the resort...maybe they can provide second transfer.

If you miss the boat at Merang Jetty...well you can rental private boat at RM700 per boat to Redang Island.

This post has been edited by Samurai: Apr 8 2009, 08:04 AM

Its private boat ..so mean its expensive compare to Syahbandar jetty running by Ferry.

Iya right..from Syahbandar Jetty to Redang Island either to Kampong Jetty or Pasir Panjang direct.If they transfer you to Kampong Jetty,the resort will come to pick you up.

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Added on April 8, 2009, 4:14 pmThe cheaper package at Perhentian Island around RM850 per person for Open Water Course (PADI) with out accommodation+meal and transfer.if include with all cost..estimated RM1200-RM1500 per person for 4 Day 3 Night.If you want to come this month,please make in advance booking..becoz some room are fully booked.

Yes..right.Perhentian Island among the best and affordable for diving..value of money compare to other island.For 4 Day 3 Night..its enough time to complete PADI.About exam..no comment.hope somebody here will share their experience about exam..

This post has been edited by Samurai: Apr 8 2009, 04:14 PM

Kapas island Resort and Qimi chalet ..highly recommended..but 1st May till 3rd..maybe all room are fully booked.

Almost the low budget chalet and resort at island East Coast are fully booked during 1st May..(Labour Day)..the booking should be make at least January 2009..

Perhentian Kecil would be the choice..and stay at Senja Bay Resort .I want to recommend some resort like Shari La resort and Bubu Resort but the rates quite pricey..above RM450 per person.

wow..50 people..you can get the lowest RM250 per person for Free n Easy package..quite cheaper iya

Congratulation..very good son..

If you from KL...take bus from Hentian Putra Bus Station to Kuala Terengganu Bus stations...then the resort bus will come to pick you up..to Merang Jetty...then to Redang Island.

The best budget would be around RM300 per person for quad sharing room.

Redang Holiday have open disco until 12.00 midnight..

Its safe to park the car at Merang jetty...just 150 meter ..there have police station.

There lots parking space at Merang Jetty..with minimum charge RM10 per day.

Today..weather nice..blue sky and hot..best time to visit Perhentian and Redang.

http://www.met.gov.my/malay/cuaca/ramalan/town.html

The parking space at Syahbandar Jetty quite limited..can fit 28 car..have 24 hour security guards.They charge RM10 per day.Other than this parking..no more secure for the car.

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Added on April 15, 2009, 6:37 pmPerhentian Kecil
Bubu Long Beach located at Perhentian Kecil.Offering lots of package..still pricey compare other resort.Here..also you get chalet with lowest rates per night RM60.Lots of backpackers and diver come to Long Beach..If your budget ..more then RM500 above..well its the right place.Its best place to see sunrise..and for sunset,you have to cross small hill..to Coral Bay..just 10-15 minute walk.Here also located Senja Bay Resort..offering quite reasonable rates.Both resort are good choice to enjoy the activities.

Perhentian Island Resort located at Telok Paoh ,Perhentian Besar.Among top 4 ratings resort at Perhentian.Have some bad review about price,accommodation and services..all you can get at tripsadvisor..A good part only the beautiful beaches and snorkeling site at front of the resort.

Abdul Chalet located at Perhentian Besar .Among the best choice to stay here..also have a good review with their services,value of money and good accommodation.Highly recommended by tripsadvisor forum.

You can take snorkeling package for island hoping ( Susu Dara Island and Rawa Island )

Depart from KL 7.30 and reach to Kota Bharu at 8.20am..then catch taxi RM78 per way to Kuala Besut direct..reach at 10.00am...take boat at 10.30..to Perhentian Island.The last boat to Perhentian around 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Going home..check out at 10.00am..arrive at Kuala Besut jetty at 10.35am...take taxi to Kota Bharu airport..around 12.00 noon..then check in.

This post has been edited by Samurai: Apr 15 2009, 06:37 PM

Your welcome ilovevs..

Its better to take full board package (accommodation + meals and snorkeling trips )..value of money.After the package,you can walk to other resort/chalet ..(Long Beach,DLagoon ,Coral Bay)

Candat Sotong..boat rental around RM550-RM600 per night with minimum 10 pax. Start at 6.00pm until 1.00 am.

This post has been edited by Samurai: Apr 16 2009, 03:58 PM

Welcome to Lang Tengah Island...its heavy rain today..at 4.00pm..now ..its safe and must wear life jacket..bro

Latest weather...now clear..no more rain.. Hopefully its perfect day...on tomorrow..welcome to Paradise

Redang Beach Resort would be good choice for your budget.

Sani Ekpress and SP Bumi Ekpress with 2 + 1 seater much more comfortable. Or you can also buy through online..at http://www.maraliner.com.my/

The resort will come to pick you up to Merang jetty but if you depart from Syahbandar Jetty..just walk 10 minutes from KT Bus Terminal to the jetty.

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Added on April 17, 2009, 7:31 amRedang Island would be best choice for group,there you can enjoy for night activity with life band or disco.Among the reasonable budget ( Redang Reef ,Redang Pelangi,Redang Beach Resort and Redang Bay ). 3 Day 2 night Package will include 2 Night accommodation with air condition,attached bathroom and hot shower,2 Breakfast 2 Lunch 1 Dinner and 1 BBQ ,Return Boat transfer from Merang jetty to Redang Island and 3 x snorkeling trips without equipment (Marine park + 2 deep sea )..free drink hot and cold.The package still cheaper

This post has been edited by Samurai: Apr 17 2009, 07:31 AM