Pulau Redang is located about 40km off the shore of Merang Setiu, Terengganu. This island is a place where many locals and backpackers go due to its fast accessibility from the jetty. You will be able to reach the island in 45 minutes time by speed boat from Merang Jetty. Merang is located 20km south of Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu state. Do not confuse this Merang town with Marang town. Merang town is located north of Kuala Terengganu in Setiu province.
The activities that you can do on this island are swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, hiking, fishing, kayaking. As you dive or snorkel, you will be able to see colourful fishes, corals, turtles and other marine creatures within the vicinity of the island.
Best Time To Go
If you would prefer to have a time of tranquility and peace alone on this island, the best time to go is during the weekdays when most of the locals are working. Due to the monsoon season, most resorts will be closed from November to early February. Hence,the best time to go will be during the months of March, April ,May , June, July, August, September and October.
The standard room rate starts from RM230 nett per night onwards depending on the seasons and time of your booking.
Accommodation
As it only takes 45 minutes by speed boat from Merang Jetty, most of the locals just go for a day trip to the island. If you do not want to rush, you can stay at the resorts in the island. There are about 12 main resorts in Pulau Redang .Chalet, dorm and room rates ranges from RM20 to RM300 per night.
Resorts at the main Pulau Redang are:
- Laguna Redang Island Resort
- Redang Beach Resort
- The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort
- Redang Bay
- Redang Reef
- Redang Lagoon Resort
- Redang Pelangi Resort
- Redang Mutiara Beach Resort
- Redang Island Resort
- Sari Pacifica
- Redang Holiday Beach Resort
- Redang Delima
Getting Here
There have several option to choose,If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, use the Karak and East Coast Highway and go towards Kuala Terengganu after you exit the Highway. Follow the coastal Highway 3 and you will pass the town of Kemaman, Dungun, Marang ,Kuala Terengganu before reaching Merang in Setiu province. The journey will take you 7 hours. Once you are in Setiu, follow the sign board Jeti Merang and you will arrive here in 10-20 minutes. There are plenty of car park bays available for your use.
The speed boat transfer cost around RM80 for a return trip. The main service provider is Kapas Marine which has an office just by the jetty.
Schedule of boat tranfer:
Merang Jetty to Redang Island
Starting from 8:00am – 4:00pm (1:00pm service not available on Friday)
Redang Island To Merang Jetty
8:30am- 5:30pm (1:30pm service not available on Friday)
For more details ,please deal with our main service provider , Kapas Marine
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