yups, I believe when you become a more responsible diver than gloves is not much of an issue. But its not that practical to wear it anyways unless for certain type of dives.

Walaweh jealousnyer.. Wish I had the time like u. If I dive this much at least I have an excuse to get a full set of gears. Lol

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Anyone been to Tioman through Tanjung Gemok jetty?

Last minute decision to go to Tioman and apparently ticket from Mersing sold out/no departure on my date

So most probably have to go from Tanjung Gemok.

My question is:

1) How is the drive to Tanjung Gemok from KL? I have drive to Mersing, the road is still ok.

2) How is the parking at Tanjung Gemok jetty? Mersing seems to be bigger apparently and easier to find parking.

3) I'm travelling on a Saturday instead of a Friday. Is it harder to find a parking to park at the jetty since its a Saturday and many people (im assuming) would have park there since Friday?

Thanks!

Going to tg gemok jetty this weekend as well, need more info about it also
munkeyflo know anything?

Answers:

1. Tanjong Gemok located somewhere above Mersing about 30mins to 45minutes depending on the traffics or tailing some lorries. Tanjong Gemok also famous for Udang Galah as well as Lobsters. Around September is the lobster month ... yummy!

2. U be surprise! Parking in Tanjong Gemok is much superbly easy comparing to Mersing.
For example: Mersing parking is not available in the early morning ferry departure, parking gates usually closed for early boat.

For Tanjong Gemok, is relatively easy, parking in the jetty, gated and available 24hours. upon reaching lets say around 4am, u r able to drive in and parked in easily. Is about RM15/day since my last visit. And security is much better than Mersing and its nearer to Tioman in terms of shorter journey but lesser boat due to the tides and geological factors of the area. And marine fee is only RM5, in Mersing u pay RM10 or more due to cross border n taxes since Tioman in Pahang and Mersing belonged to Johor etc... (correct me if wrong on the marine fees)

3. It will be hard on the peak day but the surrounding area will be easily park as less people board the Tanjong Gemok Jetty.

Tanjong Gemok, u may overnight in Hotel Sri Malaysia or Guesthouse near the border across the bridge.

haha... Diving usually cook up with public holidays and weekend, so take lesser leave and take advantage of airasia cheap fare. Plan further, save up and go

Thanks so much for the information.

Can you please suggest the which route to take?

I am driving from KL.

Based on google map, they direct me to go through Kuala Pilah - Bahau - Muadzam Shah, is this route a good idea?

What time do you suggest me to go depart from KL? The ferry is at 11a.m

This post has been edited by adrianteo: Aug 17 2015, 03:17 PM

You driving up?

Friday or Saturday?

Damn, now im worried Saturday will be packed!

Not much of choices bro...

Yes, Kuala Pilah - Bahau - Muadzam Shah - Tanjong Gemok Jetty tats the easier route but once passed Batu Kikir, its will be all forest until u reach the coast. There will be some wild animals passing across ... tats almost apply to the same route u traveling Mersing for it.

Well its take about 5 hours to Tanjong Gemok.

And if coming the usual road for u to take to Mersing and go Tanjong Gemok, u add up a bit lo, bout 6 hours to Tanjong Gemok.

Its either u depart around evening to Tanjong Gemok and overnight in car (for me in car unless got friends follows) OR overnight in Hotel Sri Malaysia or nearby hotel.

Driving up around night time is quite scary... If u involve in accident or car got issue, no one is available to help much coz traffic is pretty low and signal may not be avail as well, so best is traveling before night fall, or evening so at least u may reach there with ample time for u to rest. And as well when u get into the island, u wont feel headache when diving... Anyway, I'm still drive around evening or nightfall if go with friends... not so scary ... hahahha

Maybe other divers can pump in more suggestion and ideas here...

This post has been edited by ukiya: Aug 17 2015, 03:44 PM

up, should be on saturday

which kampung are you heading to?

What time does the ferry depart from Tg Gemok this month+next?

Tekek. I usually dive with Tioman Reef Divers and stay in Babura (cheap budget place). Im going on Saturday too, just booked today. Now wondering what time should i leave kl.

U?

I have the timing for August. Departure from Tg Gemok is 11.am, return from Tioman is around 2p.m

Except for 29 Aug till 31 Aug, departure from tg gemok is 6a.m/12p.m, return from Tioman around 9a.m/2:30p.m



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Have you tried Cabana? not bad also. Can use their sports equipment.
Its 150 for fan room.

Which kampung ar? Babura is the cheapest so far. RM108 for aircon room. But the room..... to me i just use for sleeping. haha.

And usually the dive shop arrange the dive package +room for me, so i let them gao dim for me.

The only downside of Tioman is the ferry tickets which are hard to get especially if you decide to go last minute.

I have to get it through somewhere else which cost me slightly more than the usual price. =(

This post has been edited by adrianteo: Aug 17 2015, 05:08 PM

Kampung tekek also.
Yea the downside I would say is the ferry, the only reason I don't like Tioman.

will be going to paya, usually i go to udive, can't recall the name of the chalet but it's kinda cheap and near the dive shop.

Haven't been to tg gemok jetty but was told that it's easier for parking and ferry also less ppl. Only thing is the timing once a day.

Let us know how it goes.

5 hours? I was told its nearer. Mersing only 4 hours wor.

If going to Tekek on budget, can go for Cheers chalet. Rm50 for single fan room, rm60 for twin fan room. Clean but sharing toilet though.

Global house also not bad.

Diving with TRD?

Yup. Only tried trd so far in tioman and I enjoy their service. Actually is the keropok lekor prepared after the dives. Haha.

Looks like the current schedule has 2 ferries a day, 6AM and 12PM