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.
Dive Seasons
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.
Reef Basics
Great for:
Beginners, Advanced, Photography
Highlights:
Black tip Sharks, Marble rays
Depth:
5 – >40m
Visibility:
5 – 20m
Currents:
Gentle
Surface conditions:
Mostly calm
Water temperature:
27 – 30°C
Number of dive sites:
>15
Experience level:
Recommended Length of stay:
3-5days
Dive Sites
There are approximately 18 dive sites diveable from Perhentian which includes sites at both Perhentian Kecil and Besar. They are:
Tanjung TukasBatu Butuh
Tiger Rock
Tanjung Basi
Batu Layar
Gua Kambing
Teluk Pauh
Artificial Reef
Light House
Batu Nisan
De Lagoon
Kerma Laut
Batu Tabir
Secret Reef
Temple of the Sea
Sea Bell Rock
Vietnamese Wreck
Sugar Ship Wreck
Getting There
9 hours from Singapore to Kuala Besut, Malaysia, by bus
30 min from Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island, by speedboat
Accomodation
There is plenty of resorts to choose from on both Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil. Here’s our choice!
Flora Bay Resort
No frills package
SGD480 4D3N Package
Excludes equipment rental
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