Ravishing Perhentian Island

The Perhentian island are the ideal place to relax and forget about your cares and the most people that visit here laze away their days in the sun. however, if you are tired of waiting for coconuts to drop, there are still some things that you can do to keep yourself occupied.

these island have been gazetted as a marine park and as such littering, fishing and collecting of any marine life (whether dead or alive) is strictly prohibited. as  it is a marine park, this is also means that the rich diversity of aquatic life has been preserved and it is beautiful to experiences.

apart from walking, the only way to get around is a by sea taxi. expect to pay around RM 10-25 per person for 5-15 minutes transfers.

Snorkeling

Various operators and resort offer snorkeling outings around the two islands, ranging anythings from one and a half hours to a full day. trip cost RM 35-60 per person, depending on the duration, stops and whether equipment rental is included or not.

Some of the people spots for snorkeling are Shark Point, Teluk Pauh and Tanjung basi. If you are lucky, a combination of these stops may mean that you see a turtle, some black tip reef sharks and an abundance of colorful coral all in one trip.

The sheer amounts of visitors and careless practices have resulted in damaged to the coral and consequently the marine life around the islands. To ensure that you keep yourself safe and do your part to contributes to the conservation of these incredible ecosystems, keep the following in mind: Touching or standing on coral damages or even kills them and re-growth takes years control your buoyancy carefully. Use a life jacket and only use fins if you are completely confident that you will not accidentally touch the coral.

Do not litter. Some animals like turtle may mistake plastic bags for food and choke to death. Stay within the designed areas so that you do not cross boat paths and get hit. Do not touch or disturb any marine life in any way. You may hurt them and some of them may hurt you. Keep your distance from Triggerfish as they may be aggressive, especially when guarding a nest. Keep your self protected from the sun when renting the equipment, ask for assistance and tips from your resort to ensure a good fit.

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving around the Perhentian Islands is a superb experience and many people visit here time and time again to explore the deep. Some of the top spots are Tokong Laut (Temple of the sea, also knows as the Pinnacle) and the Sugar Wreck. Tokong Laut is a pointed rock protruding from the seabed, surrounded by all kinds of coral and home to numerous species of reef fish and other marine life. The Sugar Wreck is an eerie-looking sunken freight ship that lies at around 15-22m.

Marine life is in abundance here and apart from the many species of hard and soft coral that form the backbone of these ecosystems and you can also expect to encounter turtles, several species of sharks, mackerel, jacks, moray eels, nudibranchs and various other reef fish.

There are numerous dive operators on both islands and there is hardly a beach that does not have at least two options for you to choose from the recreational dives or certification. Ensure that your dive center is environmentally friendly and takes safety practices seriously.