Are there sharks in Perhentian Islands?

Believe it or not, turtle is a good swimmer and once you missed it, you might not be able to chase it anymore. Shark is also another interesting creature under the water. When you experience this, this is a signal that that sharks might be around. There are several diving and snorkeling spots around Pulau Perhentian.

Is Perhentian worth visiting?

One of the main reasons to visit the Perhentian Islands is for the amazing diving on offer. Divers from all over the world flock here and you can check out the amazing colorful coral as well as a plethora of exotic fish.

What is interesting about Perhentian Island?

One of the reasons people visit this island is to explore the underwater life. The Perhentian Islands provide a few of the best snorkeling spots in Malaysia. What a great idea to swim with the fish! You’re almost assured to view turtles, sharks, and beautiful fish along with beautiful corals.

How do I get from KL to Lang Tengah?

The bus is by far the cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu; there are daily busses that depart from Puduraya bus station. From Kuala Terengganu, you can take a bus or taxi to Merang (a 45 minute drive to the north); where the ferry takes you to Lang Tengah in about 30 minutes.

How much does it cost to snorkel in Perhentian Islands?

Since there are so many places to snorkel on both Kecil and Besar and because locals know all the best snorkeling spots in the Perhentian Islands, we opted to go on a snorkeling tour instead of on our own. And for the cost, at 30 RM (around $15 USD), it was well worth the trip.

Which is better Perhentian Islands or Kecil Island?

Overall, our snorkeling trip in the Perhentian Islands was great. It lasted about 5 hours and of course, you can always go snorkeling on your own here right off the beach. To me it seemed the snorkeling was better on Kecil island but that was because it seemed to have twice as many areas to go snorkeling.

Which is the best island to snorkel in Malaysia?

Snorkeling the Perhentian Islands is one of the most popular reasons to head to these beautiful islands in Malaysia. And on our second day here, that’s exactly what we did. These Malaysian islands have some of the best snorkeling around and there are so many great places you can go to take advantage of the aquatic life that surrounds you.

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