How To Get To Tioman Island From Mersing

 

So you’ve arrived at Mersing, the “gateway to Tioman”!

But if you’re reading this, you’re looking to know how to get to Tioman Island from Mersing.

Well, to get to Tioman, you’ll have to take a ferry ride—Cataferry or Bluewater Express—from Mersing Jetty.

Both ferries have their advantages and disadvantages, and which you choose ultimately boils down to your budget and preferences.

We’ll go through each ferry option below.

 

 

1. Cataferry

Pros:

• Newer ferry
• Both standard and premium seats available
• More comfortable, wider seats that can incline
• More onboard amenities (e.g. charging station, refreshments, restrooms)
• Better stability
• Assigned seating
• 24/7 customer support

 

Read Also: How To Get From Mersing Bus Terminal To Mersing Jetty

 

Cons:

• Sells out more quickly
• Less frequent than Bluewater
• Can be more expensive than Bluewater
• Price is not fixed

 

Ferry Price Range:

Standard (One-Way):

RM 50.00-RM 70.00 (Adult)

RM 30.00-RM 50.00 (Child)

 

Premium (One-Way):

RM 100.00-RM 120.00 (Adult)

RM 80.00 (Child)

From our past experience, Cataferry is definitely the recommended choice, and we’ll tell you why.

Its spacious seats, onboard facilities, and overall cleanliness make for a more comfortable and hassle-free experience.

But what we liked most about Cataferry is how well it fared in choppy waters, providing a smooth ferry ride. For those prone to seasickness, this might be a factor to consider.

Cataferry stops at 3 piers along its Tioman Island route:

• Tekek
• Genting
• Paya

 

 

 

2. Bluewater Express

Pros:

• Higher frequency of ferries
• Less likely to sell out
• More economical, especially for large groups (4 pax or more)
• Fixed prices

 

Read Also: How To Get To Tioman Island From Mersing

 

Cons:

• Older ferry
• No assigned seating
• Cramped seating (no incline)
• Customer support available only during trips

 

Ferry Price Range:

Standard (One-Way):

RM 60 (Adult)

RM 55 (Child)

 

Bluewater is an older ferry that feels like its age. The ambience on Bluewater is akin to taking a bus, especially when it gets crowded and there are no assigned seatings.

Plus, the ferry can feel less stable, which can make you a little queasy when the sea is rough

But if you are travelling on a budget and are willing to make do with the more basic amenities, Bluewater is still a decent ferry to take.

Bluewater Express stops at 5 piers along its Tioman Island route:

• Genting
• Paya
• Tekek
• Air Batang
• Salang