Surrounded by tropical rainforest and beautiful azure water, Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island) is one of the best island destinations in Malaysia. Whether you're dreaming of a family getaway or romantic retreat, this is the place to be! If you're planning to take a ferry to Pulau Tioman, we're here to show you how!
Pulau Tioman ferry service
Credit: Jorge Cancela on Flickr
Situated off the state of Pahang, there are two ferry operators that transport passengers to Pulau Tioman: Blue Water Express Ferry (from Mersing and Tanjung Gemok jetties) and Cataferry (from Mersing jetty only).
Depending on the ferry operators, they will make 4-5 stops around Pulau Tioman. Currently, both ferry operators do not provide transfers to Mukut and Nipah.
Blue Water Express Ferry's stops on Pulau Tioman
- Genting Village pier
- Paya Village pier (Kampung Paya)
- Tekek Village pier
- Air Batang pier (ABC)
- Salang pier.
Cataferry's stops on Pulau Tioman
- Tekek Village pier
- Genting Village pier
- Air Batang pier (ABC)
- Paya Village pier (Kampung Paya)
Before your trip, we recommend checking with the resort for the location of its nearest pier (you can refer to the list below). Some resorts are not within walking distance from the pier, so it's best to arrange a private transfer from the pier to the resort in advance. There are no public transports on the island.
Top resorts on Pulau Tioman and its nearest pier
- The Barat Tioman Beach Resort: Tekek Village pier
- Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort: Paya Village pier
- Aman Tioman Beach Resort: Paya Village pier
- Japamala Resort: Genting Village pier
- Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort: Genting Village pier
How to take a ferry from Mersing Jetty to Pulau Tioman
Ferry operators: Blue Water Express Ferry and Cataferry
Ferry schedule (last updated in March 2021)
Due to the travel restrictions in Malaysia, the departure and arrival times vary as the ferry operators only run once daily. The schedule might also change if the weather condition is bad, so we recommend checking with the ferry operators a few days in advance.
Departing from Mersing Jetty
- 6:30AM
- 8:30AM
- 10:00AM
- 11:30AM
Departing from Pulau Tioman
- 11:00AM
Ferry fare (one-way)
- Adult: RM45 per person
- Child: RM40 per person
- Infant: Free
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours (one-way trip)
How to take a ferry from Tanjung Gemok Jetty to Pulau Tioman
Ferry operator: Blue Water Express Ferry
Ferry schedule (last updated in March 2021)
Due to the travel restrictions in Malaysia, the departure and arrival times vary as the ferry operators only run once daily. The schedule might also change if the weather condition is bad, so we recommend checking with the ferry operators a few days in advance.
Departing from Tanjung Gemok Jetty
- 11:00AM
Departing from Pulau Tioman
- 2:30PM
Ferry fare (one-way)
- Adult: RM45 per person
- Child: RM40 per person
- Infant: Free
Duration: 90 minutes (one-way trip)
If you're planning to take a ferry to Pulau Tioman, we hope this guide will be useful for your future getaways. For more travel inspirations, check out the best beach resorts in Pulau Tioman for a sunny vacay!