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3D2N : Diving At Tioman

Diving here offers a wide range of sites from sheltered bays to volcanic rocky outcrops and pinnacles. The waters around Tioman also harbour several wrecks and a extensive array of marine life to satisfy any scuba diver.

Introduction
Tioman Island (or Pulau Tioman, as it is known locally) is one of Malaysia most popular island, where the white sand beaches overhung by towering palm trees are lapped by clear, calm, and warm water teeming with all sorts of tropical marine life.

36 nautical miles off Malaysia’s east coast, Tioman Island, with its clear blue-green waters, endless pristine beaches, cascading waterfalls, and the twin rocky peaks of Gunung Nenek Semukut bounded by a light mist, truly resembles the beautiful dragon princess that legends say the island sprung from. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna, including two species of marine turtle can be commonly seen in Tioman island.

Rooms:

Standard package is based on quad-sharing. Twin-sharing, single occupancy and dormitories (holding 12 persons each) are also available upon request (extra fees are applicable).All rooms are either air-conditioned or equipped with wall/ceiling fans.

Meals:

All meals are included in the dive package. Meals are served buffet-style. Choose from a mix of western and local cuisine, and BBQ seafood for dinner.

Amenities:

Mini-mart
Beach volleyball
Communal showers (cold water only)
Attached bathroom/toilets (applicable only to certain rooms)
Air conditioning (applicable only to certain rooms)
Wall/ceiling fans (applicable only to certain rooms)
Wash points outside each hut
Quad-sharing
Dive sites are approximately 10 to 15 minutes away from the resort.

You will be brought there by the dive boat that you travelled to the island with. 3 boat dives a day with tanks and weights provided. Night dives are available on request.

Miscellaneous :

Currency accepted: Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

Electricity Supply: 220-240V 50Hz, 3 pin straight plug

Time difference: None

Immigration: Countries which require a visa for entry

Do allow 1 week time for processing, booking for accommodation and for dive trips.

* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Dive Site Information
Best Time To Dive :

During the months of March to November, expect to have great weather by day, and a fantastic view of the starry night after dark in Tioman Island. Between November to March, the Northeast monsoon makes it more challenging to dive, and most divers will prefer to dive in Phuket instead.

Dive Sites :

Bahara Rocks
House Reef
Renggis Island
Marine Park Wrecks
Soyak Island
Sepoi Island
Tiger Reef
Labas Island
Tulai Island
Chebeh Island
Reef Basics:
Good for Advanced, Photography, Drift Diving

Depth:
5 – >40m

Visibility:
10 – >40m

Water temperature:
19 – 26°C

Number of dive sites:
15

Experience level:
Beginner – Advanced

What's Included
All transfers via Land and Sea
Twin-share accommodation (3-star in Genting)
All meals
Air tanks and Weights
English-speaking guides and dive masters
What's Excluded
Diving: Equipment Rental
Diving: Marine Park Fee (RM $5, if any)
Diving: 4 x AA size Battery (if required for night dive)
Transport: Airfare (if any)
Transport: Taxes and fuel surcharges
Transport: Point-to-point and Airport Transfers on Tioman Island
Personal: Expenses that include drinks, telephone and landry bills, and tips
Personal: Visa application and fees, if necessary
Others: Gratitudes for the Boat Crew / Guide
Dive Trip Requirements
• Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
• Cash in Singapore or local currency (Malaysian Ringgit; RM)
• Personal Medication
• Travel Insurance (recommended)
• Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
• Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)

Non-Diver Package :

Prices quoted are all inclusive except for dive equipment, where guest can bring their own or rent from the resort or just rent some that they need only. Example - snorkel and fins.

For:-

A) NON-DIVER Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).

B) NOT A CERTIFIED DIVER YET or Are only allowed to dive in front of the Dive Centre with Instructor via Padi Discovery Scuba Programme (DSD).

C) DIVER WHO DO NOT WISH TO DIVE DURING BOOKING but later wish to dive may do so and will be charged at the resort based on Per Dive Rate.

Non-Diving Package Includes :

2-way land transfer from Sandakan Airport/Hotel to Sandakan Yacht Club jetty (35minutes)
2-way boat transfer from Sandakan Yatch Club jetty to Lankayan Island Resort (105 minutes)
Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis in the Resort
Fresh buffet meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout the stay.
Afternoon snacks served.
Tea/Coffee, Cold Water and Cordial served throughout the day
Snorkel around the Island (from the shore or from Lankayan Dive Centre)
Optional guided tour to the Orang Utan Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre on last day (should this option to be included, guest will pay for their own entrance fee at the gate)
How to Get There
There are basically two methods to get to Tioman Island – by air, or by road and ferry.

By Air

This is the quickest and most convenient way to get to the island from Kuala Lumpur. The flights take forty or fifty minutes, and while they are not cheap, the do represent good value for money. Be aware that the luggage allowance is small because these are not big aircraft.

Systematic Aviation Services has begun a service to Tekek Airport on Tioman Island. They fly in from Subang airport, Kuala Lumpur. The flight from Subang is scheduled to depart at 10.00 am and the flight from Tekek is at 12.00 noon. The price is RYM 850.00 one way and 1200.00 return. The baggage allowance in 7 kg, and excess is charged at RYM 6.00 per kilo. Flight time is under one hour and passenger are requested to be at check in half an hour before departure.

The phone number for their KL office is (+6) 03 7846 9015, and for Tekek it is (+6) 013 627 2473.

We can arrange a water taxi to pick you up from Tekek Airport on Tioman, to bring you to Salang.

By Road From Kuala Lumpur :

There are two ferry terminals on the mainland that provide a service to Tioman – Mersing and Tanjung Gemok. Both are on the south east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Mersing is the more popular depart point, but Tanjung Gemok has a deeper harbour so it is always easy for the ferry to get in and out. The parking is also free there! Tanjung Gemok is about an hour north from Mersing by car, next to the town of Endau. Be aware that there are two parking zones at Mersing. The area directly next to the jetty buildings, and an area slightly inland from there, which is much cheaper.

The drive from Kuala Lumpur to either destination takes around four to five hours. Add an hour to that for the bus.

By Road From Singapore :

By taxi or car from Singapore is a relatively straight forward journey. If you are coming by bus then it gets a bit more complicated. As far as I know there is no direct service from Singapore to Mersing. Instead you need to catch the bus to the bus terminal in Johor called Larkin, and then catch a Malaysian bus north to Mersing.

The drive from Johor Bahru takes about two hours, so add about thirty minutes, or an hour to that for the bus. The time it takes for a road journey from Singapore to Johor depends very much on the time of day, and day of the week – the border can get very busy at peak periods!

By Ferry To Tioman Island
Bluewater Ferries depart from both Mersing and Tanjung Gemok, and the journey takes around two and a half hours. Tanjung Gemok is on the north side of the river next to Endau on the map above.

Be aware that there are two parking zones at Mersing. The area directly next to the jetty buildings, and an area slightly inland from there, which is much cheaper.

You can check the ferry schedule for either port by following the links below:

This month’s ferry schedule from Mersing

This month’s ferry schedule from Tanjung Gemok

By Ferry Terminal At Mersing Jetty

Once you get to the jetty in Mersing new comers can get a bit confused by the procedures – hence the pictures below. You must buy a ticket, register for the ferry, pay a Marine Park fee, and collect your boarding pass from different points within the ferry terminal.

As of mid 2017 the procedures have changed. Now you no longer buy the ferry ticket in the jetty area. Bluewater have set up a new office across the road, so please ignore the photo below that indicates where to buy the ticket.

They have set up shop in a new building just before you get to the jetty area. You will see the new complex as you travel down Jalan Abu Bakar. As you leave the centre of town you pass first the post office, then the sports ground before coming to the new building. All three are on your right. Just go up the steps of the first building and the new offices are on your right.
Payment Terms
SGD 100 deposit required upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and dive trip.

Payment payable once upon confirmation of booking of accommodation and or with dive trip package/s.

Equipment Rental
Rates (SGD)/ Per Day :

Dive Torch : SGD 10
Dive Computer : SGD 15
Dive Computer - D4i : SGD 30
Camera : SGD 35
Disclaimer
Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.

Includes Boat transport, and for each pax meal - Breakfast, Lunch and transport back and forth to your hotel or resort or hostel accomodation.

If you will like to book for the accomodation for a stay for 1 Night or more for yourself and family members or for a tour group etc. , please indicate for your accomodation booking, for the number of days/nights
of stay here in Singapore, and we will arrange for you.

Subjective to availability.

An invoice will be sent to you via email on the separate payment charges for accomodation stay.

Applicable to local and foreign visitors :

• The arrangement of the sequence of the itinerary is subject to change with/without prior notice.
• In the event that the venue of attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative venue if possible.
• May request for travel itinerary from us via email.
• During trade fairs or the peak season, accommodation stay may not be inclusive.

All dive trip/s are subjected to the weather conditions and change in itinerary.

If the dive trip unfortunately has to postpone or cancelled, there can be a request for arrangement for another dive trip. Subjected to approval and availability of boat charters.
Cancellation Policy
Any change in trip dates after booking confirmation will be subjected to SGD 100 administrative fees per change/s.

Full fees will be charges for packages cancelled or postponed with less than 28 days notice.

If you cancel less than 28 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, full payment will be non-refundable.

If more than 28 days, 50% of the package price will be forfeited with an administrative charge of SGD 50 Payable to the dive shop.

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

* The timings are as estimated proposed. Diving trip is subjected to road / traffic / tide / weather conditions on the day of trip.
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

Estimated rates for booking, Exact cost of dive trip booking depends on each dive itinerary and arrangement package. Invoice on the payment details will be sent to your personal email account upon booking.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Please check you have the required travel documents before booking your dive trip. Ensure that your passport has at least 6 months validity from your time of entry into Malaysia.

Calendar(Date Selection) For Dive Trip Enquiry

Dive RatesPrice
1 person$500.00
2 people$1000
3 or more$1500++

First select the Departure Date then proceed to select the Return Date For Dive Trip.




Estimated Cost : S$

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