Clear turquoise water and granite boulders on a Perhentian island beach

Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Snorkelling Day Trip

Four snorkelling spots, sea turtles and lunch on the beach — a full day in the Perhentian Marine Park.

Key facts

Adult price
RM 180 per adult
Child price (ages 6–11)
RM 130 per child
Duration
8 hours (full day)
Minimum age
6 years
Max group size
14 guests
Guide language
English and Bahasa Melayu
Start times
Daily at 08:00 (check-in from 07:30), 1 March – 31 October
Season
1 March – 31 October only

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Overview

A full day out to the Perhentian Islands Marine Park with a snorkel guide in the water with you. Non-swimmers are welcome: everyone wears a life jacket and the guide stays close.

We visit four spots chosen on the day for the best visibility — usually Turtle Point, Shark Point (harmless blacktip reef sharks), Coral Garden and Teluk Pauh — with lunch at a beach restaurant on Perhentian Kecil.

Seasonal tour: East coast islands (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman) are closed during the northeast monsoon. These tours run from 1 March to 31 October only and do not operate from November to February.

Itinerary

  1. 07:30 — Check in at Kuala Besut jettyPay the marine park fee, collect your snorkel set.
  2. 08:00 — Speedboat to the PerhentiansAbout 40 minutes.
  3. 09:00 — Snorkel stops 1 and 2Turtle Point and Coral Garden.
  4. 12:30 — Lunch on Perhentian KecilSet lunch at a beach restaurant; vegetarian on request.
  5. 13:45 — Snorkel stops 3 and 4Shark Point and Teluk Pauh.
  6. 16:00 — Back at Kuala Besut jetty

What's included

Included

  • Return speedboat from Kuala Besut
  • Snorkel guide in the water
  • Mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket
  • Halal set lunch and bottled water

Not included

  • Marine park conservation fee (cash on the day)
  • Transport to Kuala Besut
  • Towel
  • Underwater camera rental (RM 40)

Meeting point and pickup

Meeting point: Pulau Escapes counter, Kuala Besut jetty, Terengganu. Check-in from 07:30; the boat leaves at 08:00.

Pickup: No hotel pickup. Paid parking is available at Kuala Besut jetty.

What to bring

  • Swimwear, towel and a change of clothes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard
  • Cash for the marine park fee
  • Motion-sickness tablets if you get seasick

Age and group size

Minimum age: 6 years. Child price applies to ages 6–11. Maximum group size: 14 guests.

Marine park fee

Marine park conservation fee is not included and is paid in cash on the day: RM 30 per adult and RM 15 per child for international visitors; RM 5 per adult and RM 2 per child for Malaysians (set by the Department of Marine Parks Malaysia and subject to change).

Good to know

  • Please do not touch or stand on coral, and keep 3 metres from turtles.
  • Sea conditions decide the final order of the snorkel spots.

Cancellation policy

Free date change up to 72 hours before. Cancel more than 7 days before: full refund minus a RM 20 fee. 3–7 days before: 50% refund. Less than 72 hours: no refund. Full policy

Weather policy

If we cancel because of weather or sea conditions, you choose: a full refund or a free reschedule. The boat captain makes the safety call, and we tell you as early as possible — usually by 18:00 the evening before.

Payment

Pay a 30% deposit to confirm by FPX online banking or Visa / Mastercard. The balance is due 7 days before the tour; bookings made less than 7 days ahead are paid in full.