Hence, the best time to visit Redang is between March and October. In fact, some resorts will start to close by mid-October and will only re-open in the first week of February. Most of the boats or ferries will depart from the jetty once in the morning and another trip in the afternoon. However, each resort has its own boat transfers schedule and it may change according to the tide, sea and weather conditions. Therefore, prior reservation is advisable. The holiday packages to Redang normally include accommodation, boat transfers and meals.
Some resorts also include snorkeling, scuba diving or jungle trekking trips in their packages. The return fares are RM From the resort to Merang jetty, the boat departs at 9. There is also Tioman and Perhentian, which is equally magnificent, not to mention those truly captivating islands in the state of Sabah. For instance, the world-renown Pulau Sipadan is the ultimate diving destination with amazing sights of turtles, reef sharks and a metre deep drop-off, while nearby Mabul has rich diversity of macro marine life.
Currently, there are 17 resorts on Redang. All are located at Teluk Kalong and Pasir Panjang on the eastern coast except for the two Berjaya resorts. This land of long sandy beaches has a coastline of km facing the South China Sea. Its capital town is Kuala Terengganu. Though there are a couple of trails throughout the island, those usually are not used for regular transport to other places on the island.
Best way to move around is by boat, contrary to the neighboring island of Perhentian there are no readily available water taxis at Redang Island. Here you just go to the resort lobby to arrange transport. The island of Redang is relatively easy to access. From Kuala Lumpur you take the plane to Kuala Terengganu.
The cheapest way to get there is by flying with the low cost carrier AirAsia. Other options are Malaysia Airlines or FireFly. Tickets are often available for approximately 25 euro's per person if you buy them beforehand.
It is even cheaper during special offers. The boat ride to the island of Redang departs from Merang jetty and takes about 40 minutes to reach the island. Boat operators between Merang and Redang work with fixed prices for a boat ticket RM80 for an open return ticket. During peak season there are also boats that depart from Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu city center. The quickest way to get to Redang Island is by direct flight with Berjaya Air. Though this is definitely the best way to get to the island, it is also by far the most expensive way as a return ticket will cost over RM per person.
Home Islands of Malaysia Redang Island. The reefs of the Redang archipelago are home to over 55 genera of corals and species of fish. Perfect diving conditions Redang is a perfect area to dive. Great for snorkeling too Snorkeling is also very fun around Redang Island. Attractions and activities The island is also perfect for nice nature walks. Getting around There are no roads on the island except for the main road leading from the small airport.
Always ask if payment via PayPal is an option as then there will be a third trusted party involved. Book a full board package if you are on a diving trip or doing a PADI course as resorts offer better prices if you go for the complete package.
Do check up front if the resort has a reef in front of the resort; it is just so much more fun if you can go snorkeling right in front of your cabana. When traveling from Merang Jetty to Redang, boat operators almost always charge the same price RM80 return trip so there is no point in waiting with the reservations. Make sure you arrive at Merang Jetty well before 4pm last boat to Redang departs around 5pm. Try to avoid the last vessel as it is always the busiest.
Last boat from Redang to the mainland departs at 1pm daily. Backpackers or low budget travelers should head over to Perhentian Island as there is far more basic accommodation available. If you want to get your diving license make sure you make the necessary arrangements beforehand as the diving school needs to have a dive master available. The sooner you make reservations the better the chance the dive school can actually appoint a dive master from the same country same language.
If you are going to do some diving or snorkeling; you will need diving goggles. If you are wearing glasses it would be great to have powered lenses in your mask, but unfortunately almost none of the diving schools at Redang have those. They are ready made, so you only need to find out the needed correction just drop by a store where they sell glasses and have it measured for free.
Redang's powder white beaches, turquoise waters, virgin jungle and remote bays make it the perfect place for sun worshippers and sea lovers. In addition to exceptional scuba diving and snorkelling, other recreational pursuits include jungle treks, canoeing and island-hopping. The beach at the Berjaya Hotel is probably the best on the island but for other options you can hire a boat and head to the more secluded bays of Teluk Dalam, Teluk Kalong and Pasir Panjang on the island's eastern side.
Even further afield, the small undeveloped island of Pulau Lang Tengah has soft white sands and excellent snorkelling. Start planning your tailor-made trip to Redang Island by contacting one of our Malaysia specialists.
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