How To Go To Tioman Island From Mersing Jetty (Travel Tips & Ferry Ticket Booking Guide Included)
How To Go To Tioman Island From Mersing Jetty (Travel Tips & Ferry Ticket Booking Guide Included)
It’s clear why people refer to Mersing Jetty as the gateway to the beautiful and popular Tioman Island on the south-east coast of West Malaysia!
At Mersing Jetty, you can take a regular speed ferry service to Tioman Island!
Ferry Operators From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island
Bluewater Express Ferry Bistari2. (Photo credits to 12go.asia)
Bluewater Express Ferry has until now, being the sole ferry operator at Mersing Jetty because Cataferry does not operate at Mersing Jetty anymore.
1. How To Go To Tioman Island From Mersing Jetty
Taking the Bluewater Express Ferry service remains the most common way to get to Tioman Island from Mersing Jetty because the location is nearer if you are coming from Johor Bahru or Singapore!
1.1 Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island
Bluewater Express Ferry utilizes high speed boats that take between 1.5 to 2 hours to reach Tioman Island. Depending on weather and tidal conditions, of course!
The Bluewater Express Ferry service typically runs multiple times a day. These frequencies reduce to once a day during monsoon season.
Departure Times: 3 times from 8.30am to 2.30pm
Note: Be ready with your ferry ticket at Mersing Jetty at least 30-60 mins before the ferry departs!
Where The Ferry Stops In Tioman:
The Bluewater Express Ferry makes a stop at every village on Tioman Island except for Mukut and Nipah.
In order of the first stop to the last stop,
- Genting Pier
- Paya Pier
- Tekek Pier
- Air Batang
- Salang Pier
Note: There are 2 new stops for Cataferry – Mukut Pier and Juara Pier.
1.2 Tioman Island Ferry Operator Review
Bluewater Express Ferry rates as average that goes for the ferry condition and service.
The sailing times from Mersing Jetty may also be inaccurate at times. But their cheap ferry tickets make up for this!
2. How To Go To Mersing Jetty From Tioman Island
Returning to Mersing Jetty after your Tioman Island excursion is another thing altogether so pay attention!
Since there are no ticketing counters on Tioman Island, you are advised to book a return trip from Mersing Jetty before you go to Tioman Island!
2.1 Ferry From Tioman Island To Mersing Jetty
Bluewater Ferry Express change their schedule on a monthly basis but there are usually 2 times in a day where you can take the ferry back to Mersing Jetty.
This is the route that Bluewater Express Ferry will take to get back to Mersing Jetty from Tioman Island:
Salang Pier → Air Batang → Tekek Pier → Paya Pier → Genting Pier → Mersing Jetty
Note: This is the exact reverse of the order of stops from Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island!
3. Mersing To/From Tioman Island Ferry Schedule
Mersing Jetty is susceptible to weather and tidal conditions which makes for different schedules every month!
3.1 Mersing To Tioman Island Ferry Schedule
It is a good idea to call ahead a day before to make sure the Bluewater Express Ferry will still depart on the stated time!
The ferry will generally run 3 times a day if the weather is good.
3.2 Tioman Island To Mersing Ferry Schedule
The Bluewater Express Ferry from Tioman Island to Mersing Jetty will usually arrive once in the morning, and again in the afternoon:
Note: Take heed of which Tioman Island village pier your chosen resort is closest to. Be there 30-60 minutes before the allotted time just in case!
4. Ferry Ticket From Mersing To Tioman Island
Here’s everything you need to know on how and where to get ferry tickets from Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island!
4.1 How To Buy Ferry Ticket From Mersing To Tioman Island
There are a number of ways to get a hold of a ferry ticket from Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island.
Read on to see which one suits your plan best!
Option 1: Purchase Ferry Ticket From Mersing To Tioman Island At The Counter
Ferry tickets can be purchased at Mersing Harbour Centre in Mersing.
Mersing Ferry Ticket Counter
Address: Jalan Abu Bakar, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6019-784 2977
Opening Hours: 7:30am to 8:00pm
There are separate counters for:
- Verifying online bookings
- Paying for ferry tickets
- Paying Marine Park and Johor National Park fees
- Collecting your final boarding pass!
Bluewater Express Ferry Ticket Counter.
The staff will point you in the right direction if the signs don’t help.
Allow ample time (i.e. 1-2 hours) to get all payment sorted out before the ferry departs!
Option 2: Purchase Ferry Ticket From Mersing To Tioman Island Via Online
Online purchases are definitely the best way to buy Tioman Island ferry ticket for the peak seasons trip because it allows you to book early and check for availability!
If you plan to go to Tioman Island, remember to check Malaysia and Singapore public holidays and school holidays to avoid the crowdy beach, so, plan your trip early!
Option 3: Purchase Ferry Ticket From Mersing To Tioman Island By Tour Packages
It is possible (and very convenient) to book everything together – accommodation, transport and maybe even a snorkeling tour!
4.2 How To Collect Tioman Island Ferry Ticket At Mersing Jetty
If you do decide to purchase your tickets online, you must be wondering how you can collect the ferry ticket at Mersing Jetty:
Step 1: Head over to Mersing Harbour Centre.
Step 2: Collect your ferry tickets at Counter 21.
Step 3: Go to the Bluewater Express counter (opposite Counter 21) and have your tickets collated. The ticket booth says “Kaunter Ticket”.
Step 4: After Step 3, get your MyCard/Passport scanned and validated at yet another counter, the passenger registration counter. The ticket booth has these signs above “Paya Genting, Tekek, ABC Salang”.
Step 5: When everyone in your group has had their MyCard/Passport scanned, you will then be able to collect your boarding passes from the passenger registration counter.
You’re not done yet though!
Don’t forget to pay the Marine Park & Johor National Park Fees before you head out to Mersing Jetty! Look for the Conservation Fee payment counter and the Tioman Fee Payment counter.