Located off the coast of Terengganu on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Redang Island is among one of most beautiful islands in Malaysia.
Because of its East Coast location, Redang Island is susceptible to the yearly monsoon season, during which heavy rainfall and strong winds create not safe travel conditions. The island typically shuts down from October and resumes operations in March or April. We strongly suggest to always check on travelling period, to avoid disappointment.
Popular months to visit Redang Island are from June to August due to great weather and diving conditions. For budget travellers, you might want to plan your trip during non-peak months to avoid crowd and expensive lodging.
In this post, we will be sharing you important points :-
How to go to Redang Island
- Arriving Kuala Terengganu – you can either taking plane (journey appr. 1 hour), car drive (journey appr. 6 hours), or taking bus (journey appr. 7 hours).
- From Kuala Terengganu town, head to Merang Jetty, located appr. 30km away from Sultan Mahmud Airport. There are boats depart to Pulau Redang, Lang Tengah, and Bidong Island daily from Merang Jetty.
- Take speedboat to Redang Island from Merang Jetty – boat journey will take appr. 40 minutes, boat ticket price is RM55 for adults and RM35 for kids.
Merang Jetty Boat Schedules:
- Merang to Redang: 8AM / 930AM / 1030AM / 1PM / 3PM
- Redang to Merang: 9AM / 11AM / 1PM / 4PM
Note: the prices and boat schedule listed may be subject to change. Click here to check out the latest fares and boat schedules.
Fun Things To Do In Redang Island
Snorkeling
Thanks to it crystal clear waters in Redang Island makes snorkeling a must-do activity here. Waves are indeed calm and most areas in island have pretty shallow water levels, it’s even suitable for children and non-swimmers to enjoy beach activities.
Besides fishes, you may even can see sea turtles and baby blacktip sharks while you are on snorkeling in the turquoise waters – just to take note you be extra careful on your snorkeling equipments to avoid damaging beautiful sea creature.
Scuba Diving
If you’re a diver, this island is perfect place for you. Ensure to make time to explore some of the 20 dive sites on the island, such as the popular Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Lang. Situated within a designated marine park, Redang Island boasts thriving underwater activity and a diverse marine ecosystem that you will definitely enjoy!
Water / Beach Activities
Other than doing snorkeling and diving, there are many beach and water activities available on Redang Island, such as kayaking, banana boat, beach volleyball, stand-up paddling, and more for you to explore with. Also, for more kids friendly must visit spot is to experience turtle watching at the Pasir Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary, a sea turtle conservation and research center dedicated to these gentle, endangered creatures. Family shouldn’t missed this out, while able to close contact with this rare sea animal creature.
Beautiful Sunset / Sunrise
Be it a solo, couple or family travellers, remember not to missed fun time by strolling along the sandy shores hand-in-hand as the sun sets over the horizon. For a morning person, you can also catch a breathtaking sunrise before beginning your day! Sip your favourite coffee and watch sunrise, worth at all cost.
Visit a Spa
Get yourself and loves one for a relax and recharge after a full day out in the sun and beach activities! Many of resorts on Redang Island offer luxurious spa packages with a wide variety of quality treatment options, from full-body massages to facials, reflexology, and more that you should try on them.
Trekking / Hiking Excursion
Just to tell you ahead, Redang Island isn’t just about water activities! Pack yourself a pair of sturdy shoes if you’d like to get a good sweat on your trip – many trekking paths scattered across Redang Island, plenty of which offer incredible views and so you will definitely seeing a wide variety of wildlife such as colourful birds, cheeky monkeys, rare plants, and more.
Nightlife on Redang Island
Redang Island does have a handful of fun bars where you can go around after a long day. Many of these bars are located along the beach and provide relaxing vibes, good music, nice drinks, and snacks. Some of our favourites include Luna Bar, The Bubbles Bar & Bistro, Bayu Bar and more. Not only for adult, kids and elderly would surely enjoy music and fun games organized by hotels and bars.
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