With 65km off the east coast of Johor, Pulau Dayang is the furthest island from the mainland of east Peninsular Malaysia.
Its unique diving spot and fishing location have made the island famous among active divers and sport-fishermen.
But in general, the island is lesser-known even though it offers stunning beaches and fantastic underwater world.
With increasing accommodation and promotion packages offered, Dayang Island has the potential to become an international tourist destination in Malaysia.
Why Stay In Pulau Dayang?
In fact, Pulau Dayang and 4 other small islands make up an Aur Group, the region of Johor’s Marine Park due to incredible marine life all around the islands. Pulau Dayang is the second biggest islands in the group.
Home to Black Marlin, the fastest fish in the world, Pulau Dayang has attracted sport fishermen from all over the places for a game fish. Ideal fishing spots are available all around the island.
Mainly discovered by foreign tourists especially divers, Pulau Dayang serves an ideal training location even for new scuba divers. The crystal-clear water allows divers to discover the colorful underwater world clearly.
The beautiful coral reefs offshore enable non-divers to go for snorkeling. With the white sandy beaches and astonishing sea view, Pulau Dayang is the tropical paradise in Malaysia.
How To Get To Pulau Dayang
The jetty that offers ferry service to Pulau Dayang is Mersing jetty. Departure time for the ferry is normally on Friday night and it takes around 5 hours to arrive at the island.
Alternatively, book a diving trip with the dive shops in Malaysia or Singapore. The operator will arrange boat transfer for you.
For budget transportation to jetty, direct coach services are now available. The journey from Singapore to Mersing jetty takes around 3 hours.
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To arrive at Mersing Jetty, either you’re from Malaysia or Singapore, it’s recommended to hire a private car as it makes your journey simple and less troublesome.
If you are planning to spend some times in Mersing, check out the best things to do in Mersing.
What To Do In Pulau Dayang
1. Scuba-Diving at Pulau Dayang
Scuba-diving experiences are the activities that shouldn’t be missed out in Pulau Dayang. Dayang Tip, Captains Point, Telok Jawa, Rayners Rock, and Dayang Jetty are the diving spots surround the island. After diving, fill up your own dive logs to have memories to look back in the future.
2. Visit Local Fisherman Village of Pulau Dayang
Hop on to nearby islands by chartering a small boat at the jetty. The nearest island, Aur Island is just 5 minutes boat ride from Pulau Dayang. Otherwise, visit Kampung Pasir Putih, a local fisherman village which means Village of White Sand.
For non-divers, go for snorkeling at shallower regions. Or you can play beach volleyball and go for sunbathing at the beach.
4. Catch Sunrise & Sunset At Pulau Dayang
Bring a binocular and be a star gazer at night! Pulau Dayang offers stunning views of stars when the weather is good. You’ll be amazed by the star formations high up the sky.
Wake up early to catch the sunrise at the jetty. In the evening, sunset can be enjoyed at the jetty as well.
Where to Stay in Pulau Dayang
1. Dayang Blue Resort
The only resort in Pulau Dayang is situated at the southernmost part of the island facing Pulau Aur. As Pulau Dayang is famous among divers, being the only resort on the island made it popular among the divers too. The resort is surrounded by blue water thus it is named Dayang Blue Resort.
Dayang Blue Resort features comfortable chalets overlooking the elegant beach and it can accommodate up to 300 visitors. The resort provides over 20 outdoor bathrooms as there is no private bathroom in the rooms. Extra bed can be arranged upon request.
The on-site restaurant is located close to their reception counter. It serves simple local food such as char kue tiaw and nasi goreng. The restaurant can cater the needs of vegetarians. BBQ can be enjoyed at night.
When Is The Best Time To Visit Pulau Dayang
During monsoon season, the whole island is susceptible to monsoon winds from South China Sea. Due to the rough sea and strong wind, the island is closed to the public from November to March. There is no ferry available as well.
Kindly visit Pulau Dayang during diving season that falls between April to September. Within these months, the visibility of water for many Malaysia dive sites are great including Dayang Island and the divers are able to see the coral reefs clearly. Plus, the water temperature is at normal range. However, beware of the jellyfish season. It is painful to get stung by them.
Pulau Dayang Travel Tips
The boat journey is long. It takes longer time when the sea is rough.
Mersing jetty offers more boat transfer to Pulau Dayang as compared to Tanjung Leman Jetty.
The life jacket is a must while going for snorkeling.
Weekend diving trips cost around SGD $380 to SGD $480.
All packed up to go for a dive or you’ve always wanted to get a diving license but doesn’t know where to go?
Tioman Island is the next destination in your to-dive list!
Listed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is best known for its famous scuba diving spots filled with sponges, sea corals and shipwrecks.
Here, we’ve provided the complete guide to diving in Tioman Island that you definitely do not want to miss.
Pack your bags and get ready to dive!
Tioman Diving Season
So, now you know one of the best islands to dive but do you know the suitable season for a dive?
Tioman Island, like the rest of Malaysia is a tropical country with low humidity, hot weather and occasional rainfall throughout the rest of the year. It is best to ensure the right season to dive.
1. November till February
Monsoon Season.
It brings strong waves and unusually high tides during those time.
Diving is not allowed.
2. March till October
Dry Season
The warm water in the seas brings out the richness of the marine life.
Possible to dive
3. Mid March till May and September till Mid October
Below is the map of the common dive sites around Tioman Island. This will give you some information of the whereabouts of the dive site and help to plan your trip effortlessly.
5 Best Dive Sites Around Tioman
Do you yearn to be surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and a wide variety of fish?
With so many dive sites for divers to choose from, catering to each interest; from macro diving to wreck explorations for advanced divers- you’ll be spoilt for choice! Do not miss out the best activities to do in Tioman Island!
So, you’re not sure which dive sites you should explore? Here’s what you must not miss with 5 best dive sites in Tioman, just for you!
No divers should ever miss this because it has the most impressive reefs in the area.
It is home to an abundance of beautiful hard corals, soft corals, sea fans, sea sponges and small critters attracting thousands of fishes that macro divers will fall in love.
2. Renggis Island
One of the top famous dive site and it can get really crowded. A magnificent array of beautiful corals hard and soft- surround the reefs, in a symbiotic relationship with the aquatic life (moray eel, angel fish, puffer fish and sting ray).
Also, you may spot some sea turtles and black tip reef sharks. This site is usually used for training dives and night dives due to its rather low depths.
3. Chebeh Island
Another one of the fantastic dive site, suitable for all levels of divers, the formation of rocks and underwater scenery will leave you in awe.
Home to a school of barracudas and trevallies and some sightings of manta ray and whale shark during the migration season (around April and October).
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4. Labas Island
This site has many wondrous caverns around, thus depicting a piece of Swiss cheese- like a maze, one can swim through the deep trough or glide along with the dense corals.
As you go deeper into the site, you may spot turtles, sharks and angel fish.
5. Sawadee Wrecks
A former Malaysian Navy Warship was sunken in 2012 to create an artificial reef alongside two old fishing vessels (Sawadee Wreck), home to families of lionfish, pufferfish and also a tiny octopus.
This dive site is more suited for advanced and leisure divers, where the large openings allow divers to enter and explore the wreck from the stern to bow.
So, remember this best dive sites so you won’t miss any of the spectacular views underwater.
4 Best Dive Centre In Tioman
Are you eager to jump into the sea now after getting to know the beautiful dive sites?
Wait… you’ll need scuba tanks, scuba mask, a diving suit and a license! Where to get all this stuff, you may ask?
Here it is, the 4 best dive center that provides all your necessary diving equipment that is readily available- hassle-free!
1. Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
The only 5 star PADI dive center located at the east side of Tioman Island.
Price Starting From: You can check the prices on official Facebook page. You may contact them directly to get a better price list.
Dive Centre Highlights:
The only dive operator on the east side of the island.
The less explored dive sites are suitable for macro divers.
The dive sites ranged from shore, rocky slope, sandy slope and submerged reef.
PADI Discover Scuba, a course for ‘Introduction to Scuba Diving’.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advance Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Specialty courses; Altitude Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Photographer, Enriched Air Diver, Search and Recovery Diver
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster, Instructor Development, Rescue Diver, Master Instructor.
Has inbound and outbound dive tours
Provide snorkelling trips.
Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
Location: Kediaman 1, Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-612 2032
Email: [email protected] Facebook
2. B&J Dive Centre
The oldest dive centre in Tioman Island and provides technical wreck diving.
Provide dive course packages that include accommodation.
Provide a list of accommodation and able to assist in booking for you.
In Air Batang
Tioman Dive Resort (own accommodation)
Tioman House Bungalows
Cozy Inn
Fiqthya Chalets
In Salang Bay
Salang Pusaka Resort
Salang Indah Resort
-> Offer PADI courses, Children Scuba Diving, Fun Dive, Tec Diving Courses, PADI Professional Courses, and CCR Rebreather Course. -> Exploring the wrecks around Tioman Island in deep water between 55m and 69m depth.
HMS Repulse
HMS Prince of Wales
Submarine 016
Submarine KXVII
HMS Banka Minesweeper
MV Seven Skies Supertanker
Aur Tanker
B&J Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Air Batang (ABC) and Jeti Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +609-419 1218 (ABC) / +609-419 5555 (Salang)
Email: [email protected] Facebook
3. Tioman Dive Centre
A renowned diving centre that not only offers a full range of diving course but also leisure diving.
Price Starting From: You may direct contact them via contact below to get the exact price.
Dive Centre Highlights:
Offers a full range of diving courses.
Offers 20 spectacular dive sites for leisure diving.
PADI Bubblemaker designed for young children aged between 8-9 years old.
PADI Discover Scuba designed for beginner divers and to experience diving.
PADI Scuba Diver course, an alternative to Open Water Course if you’re short on time.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster
Provide a list of accommodation options but you will need to book them by yourself.
Swiss Cottage Resort
Cheers Chalet
Tioman Cabana
Coral Reef Resort
Babura SeaView Resort
Persona Island Resort
The Berjaya Resort
Tioman Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman Island, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6013-886 2978
Email: [email protected] Facebook
4. Bayu Dive Centre
A youthful dive centre that features a look at the Snake Eels (Ophichthidae) in their natural habitat.
Provides leisure dives that includes; shore, boat and night dive.
There’s a range of PADI courses to choose from: Discover Scuba, Open Water Scuba, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response and last but not the least, Divemaster.
Get the chance to admire snake eels during one of the shore dives.
Offers course packages that includes accommodation so you don’t need the hassle to find on your own.
When you book one of the packages, it includes ferry return trip from either Tanjung Gemuk or Mersing Jetty to Kampung Genting Jetty (excludes Marine Park tax).
Bayu Dive Centre
Location: Genting Bayu Chalet, Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-756 0092
Email: [email protected] Facebook
Tioman Diving Course Package
Do not know which diving course is suitable for you? PADI, the world’s largest recreational diving and dive training organization provide a wide range of courses from beginner to instructor level.
Here we have enlisted a few courses that cater to suit different requirements.
At the same time, PADI includes dive courses for those who wished to take a step further to become an instructor or work as a career.
The price of a divemaster course is range about MYR 3,500. You may contact the dive center directly for further inquiry on other professional dive courses.
PADI Professional Dive Courses:
PADI Master Scuba Diver
PADI Instructor Development Course
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PADI Specialty Instructor
For the bold and adventurous, and ready to discover wrecks lying at the bottom of the sea. Here are some special diving courses for you.
Some courses require you to acquire certain skills and certificates.
For example, the Rescue Diver Course requires you to have the skillset and certificate in both; Advanced Open Water Diver and Emergency First Response.
You may contact the dive centre for further information on the type of course that interests you.
The island may be a stone throw away but you definitely can’t swim all the way there! Getting to the island itself still requires a ferry or a speedboat.
There are two jetties in Mersing that travels to Tioman Island; Tanjung Gemok Jetty and Mersing Jetty, but the journey from Singapore to the jetty has many different options which we’ve opted for your convenience.
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Non-sharing rides
Experienced, friendly drivers & punctual and keep on track with customer’s schedule
Drivers familiar with local traffic conditions and alternative road
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Comfortable, spacious with ample legroom
No additional or hidden cost
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2. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Tanjung Gemok Jetty)
If you’re travelling on a budget, there are other options that don’t burn a hole in your pocket and are equally comfortable too.
Here, 3 operators that schedule coaches to Tanjung Gemok Jetty from Singapore.
We highly advise alighting at Tanjung Gemok Jetty because it has more stable ferry schedule compared to Mersing Jetty and they’re only 40 minutes apart.
The time taken to travel doesn’t differ much from self-driving and you should be able to arrive at your destination within 4 hours from Singapore.
No matter which bus/coach you pick, you’re advised to arrive at the bus/coach departure station at least 30 minutes before the departure time. Similarly, for return trip too!
Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty
2.1 KKKL Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
2.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Step 2: Take Ferry From Tanjung Gemok Jetty To Tioman Island
Once you’ve arrived at Tanjung Gemok Jetty, you will need to take a ferry to Tioman Island.
Now only BlueWater ferry operator operate from Tanjung Gemok Jetty to Tioman Island.
Book your ticket in advance to avoid any frustration. You may book it online to secure your tickets. Check the Tioman ferry schedule to plan your itinerary and ensure you have a smooth journey.
3. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Mersing Jetty)
Another popular option for travellers to travel from Singapore to Mersing is by bus. These buses provide more timeslot, especially for those who prefer to travel at night.
The night schedule is suitable for those who wish to catch the first ferry the next morning, but you’ll need to stay one night in Mersing.
There are 2 operators that schedule buses to Mersing Jetty or Mersing Bus Terminal from Singapore.
Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
3.1 KKKL Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Singapore To Mersing Bus Terminal Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 10:00pm
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Note: 6 mins walk to Mersing Jetty from Mersing Bus Terminal
3.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
With so many online booking sites, you can get yourself a preferred seat (aisle, window, single seat) and avoid any disappointment. You may book them in advance at the various sites; redbus, catchthatbus, myexpressbus, easybook and busonlineticket.
Step 2: Take Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island
When you arrive at Mersing Jetty, you’ll come across a Bluewater Express ferry or Cataferry that will bring you to Tioman Island.
If you prefer to drive to Tanjung Gemok Jetty or Mersing Jetty yourself, the journey is pretty straight forward.
The time taken to travel from Singapore to the jetty takes an average 3.5- 4 hours, depending on the traffic conditions, time and season.
You can either drive your own car from Singapore or rent a car from Malaysia. Although, it can be strenuous to drive long hours and requires you to pay the parking fee and petrol, but driving is leisure (to some).
From Singapore, you’ll head over to Woodlands and cross the immigration. Once you’ve cross the border and entered Johor, use the EDL highway instead of Jalan Tebrau so as to avoid any traffic congestion.
From here on, look out for the direction that leads to Kota Tinggi and then to Mersing. Follow that direction and you’ll soon see the signs directing you to Tanjung Gemok. Once you’ve reached Tanjung Gemok, you’ll be able to find the signs leading you to the jetty.
After a few minutes, you’ll find an open space carpark at the jetty where you can park for MYR10 per day.
Route: Singapore –> Woodlands Causeway –> Johor Bahru –> Kota Tinggi –> Mersing –> Tanjung Gemok –> Tanjung Gemok Jetty.
Always plan your diving trip few weeks before arriving in Tioman because the dive centres need to make all the necessary arrangements to appoint a dive master for you, hence planning everything beforehand is vital.
Enquire for more information, the friendly crew of each dive centres are always ready to assist. Speak to them over the phone or via email if you’re unsure which dive course you’re able to take.
It is better to book a full board package such as ready-made packages that include lodgings.
Some dive centres provide a list of accommodations that are within easy reach of the centre itself.
If you’re wearing glasses, it is best to have a special goggle with prescription lenses so you can have a clear vision of the underwater world. Unfortunately, not every dive centres in Tioman have it, hence is easier to purchase it at a dive shop in the mainland before heading to Tioman.
The availability of ATM are scarce and credit cards can only be used in certain areas. Instead, cash is widely used in the island, so make sure to prepare enough cash in MYR currency.
If you’re not used to the movement of the boats when it crashes into the waves- seasick- you can inform the dive instructor and they will provide some anti-motion sickness pills. However, please notify the instructor if you have any allergy.
Tioman is a duty-free zone where tobacco, alcohol and chocolates are much cheaper than mainland.
It has been in operations for over 10 years, endorsed by the board of Tourism Malaysia and has been recognized for its efforts relating to agro-cultural practices and conservation.
The farm has been developed to contain more than 100 species of fruits trees and plants, along with some animals in the petting zoo, a paintball activity space and a go-kart track as well.
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You may be hesitant in thinking an agro cultural destination would be less of an adventure, but until you’ve given it a try you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the fun you can have while discovering agriculture and nature through education.
Surely this is an area we can all benefit from as city life rarely gives us an opportunity to truly appreciate all our local tropical fruit tree species and plants.
Covering a vast area of 180 acres in Johor, it is an agro-tourism site that promotes nature and conservation through education and has been awarded for various agro tourism efforts in the past.
Still a known spot for visitors seeking an alternative get away from the city, Desaru Fruit Farm in Kota Tinggi Johor is great for kids and adults, as all will learn all about agricultural practices, various fruits, plants and trees.
2. Desaru Fruit Farm Agro Tourism
An agro educational trip appeals to visitors seeking a low impact, green and nature conscious holiday while gaining some insight into fruits we regularly consume.
Visitors will learn about the agricultural industry, the impact of consumption cycles and sustainability efforts.
Taking a tour of the farm and fruit orchards in Desaru Fruit Farm, visitors are able to recognize, taste fresh fruit right from their tree or plant with the many guides on site as they share with you their knowledge and expertise on each fruit species.
3. 10 Things To Do In Desaru Fruit Farm
For visitors at all ages to appreciate the farm in its entirety, we’re listing all the areas of attractions available at Desaru Fruit Farm so you’ll able to maximize your time when you visit.
If you’re most looking forward to certain fruits here, do look up the season before you travel here to make sure you’ve visiting in the right months.
Do allow ample time for the full experience in the farm to visit these areas below.
3.1 Visit Herbal & Vegetable Garden
This section of the farm is next to the fishpond, and visitors can learn to recognize the various herbs, and the use of these in our everyday life from cooking, to healing.
Visitors are allowed to touch and smell the herbs in the garden, as they learn more about crop rotations from the guide.
In this garden visitors can touch and smell fresh local herbs and vegetable such as:
Peppermint
Cat’s Whiskers
Lemongrass
Basil
Betel plant
Roselle
Stevia plant
3.2 Listen To Honey Talk & Tasting
Close to the front entrance of Desaru Fruit Farm, in a room guests will be educated by a guide on all things honey.
The knowledgeable guide will inform visitors on bee keeping management, raw and processed honey specifics, and at the end of the talk visitors get to taste raw unprocessed fresh honey from the farm. The raw honey here is even safe for diabetics.
3.3 Feed Fish At Fish Pond
In a park setting with a bridge over the pond, visitors get a top view of the fish pond which is home to koi fishes.
Visitors are not encouraged to feed the fishes on their own, rather with food available from the guides.
Around the fish pond are man-made rocks and landscaping and offer guests a place to sit a while and rest before continuing on to the rest of the farm.
3.4 Feed Animal In Mini Petting Zoo
This mini petting zoo features a range of animals from goats, rabbits, turkeys, pygmy chicken and a few others. Visitors are allowed to pet and feed the rabbits and goats here with vegetables.
3.5 Understand Bio-Farming At Agricultural Gallery
Located in a hall on Desaru Fruit Farm grounds, this gallery serves as an informative area for guests wanting to know more about local agricultural practices and bio-farming.
Info graphic type posters provide visitors with quick bits of information and facts about the agricultural industry, crops, trees and plants.
3.6 Enjoy Fruit Buffet
According to fruits season, guests can take their pick and feast on all the fruits fresh from the farm.
A healthy buffet, fruits are readily cut for visitors and there are also pickled fruits for those wanting something a little sour. A café here also serves up fruit infused dishes from their ala carte menu.
Fruits include:
Guava, jackfruit, dragon fruit, passion fruit, watermelon, banana, pineapple, mangosteen, longan, papaya, rose apple, pickles, honeydew, Rambutan, guava, pineapple and many more.
Fruit infused dishes include:
Coconut Seafood Tom Yam
Passion Fruit Chicken
Emperor Chicken With Goji Berries
Passion Fruit Asam Pedas Stingray
Pineapple Sweet And Sour Prawns
Banana Cooked With Local Spices With Coconut Milk
Fried Cempedak Fritter From The Work
Stir Fried Four Angle Beans
Fresh Papaya Chicken Soup
Shredded Papaya With Seafood
Deep Fried Squid With Red Dragon Fruit
And many more
3.7 Eat All-You-Can During Durian Season & Buffet
The durian buffet at Desaru Fruit Farm is dependent on the durian season, which is typically mid-year from end June until August annually.
Guests who make it in time for durian season can eat their hearts out from the buffet with durian dishes available such as fried durian fritters.
A section of the farm is dedicated to outdoor activities for adrenaline junkies. First up is the paintball war game where visitors get to battle friends and family and emerge champions! Players hire a full face mask, a paintball gun, torso protector, and paintball pallets.
There’s a certified paintball marshal on the grounds at all times to ensure the safety of players. Additional pallets are available for sale, and for smaller kids there’s the option of paintball target practice.
3.9 Dirt Kart Ride
Another activity for the adrenaline seeker is the dirt kart ride. Drivers here make laps of 5, tackling the dirt course around bends and turns, speeding till the finish line.
Race with other drivers on the track, or wait for the current race to cease, and then start a new race against family and friends. The track can accommodate up to six drivers at any one time.
3.10 Buy Fresh Fruit In Mini Mart & Fruit Shop
Don’t forget to pick up some fresh fruit to bring home at the mini mart before you leave the farm. Fresh fruits from the farm are readily cut and packaged, and you can also buy raw honey and bottled fruit juices here along with other local produce.
4. Desaru Fruit Farm Tour Package
To get the most out of your time here, you may want to consider taking up some of the packages that’s offered by Desaru Fruit Farm. If you’re strapped for time and just have one day to spare, you may want to choose among the day tour packages offered.
The choices for the one day tours are varied and accommodate to different types of visitors. 2 day tour packages are also available for visitors, and while there’s no accommodation on the farms’ property, Desaru Fruit Farm will arrange for nearby accommodation.
Here’s the list of packages available:
4.1 Desaru Fruit Farm Entrance Fee
Adult: RM 26.50
Child (3-11 years old): RM21.20
Above rate include fruit farm tour and fruit packet.
Package 4: Desaru Fruit Farm Day Trip (With River Cruise)
All Land Transfer
River Cruise Along Sungai Lebam
Fireflies Cruise
1x Seafood Dinner At Nelayan Seafood Restaurant
Desaru Fruit Farm Tour Including Visiting Fruit Farm, Mini Zoo, Herbs Garden, Vegetables Garden, Bee Farm, Goat Barn And Agricultural Gallery
ATV ride
1x Lunch At Desaru Fruit Farm
Entrance Fees To Desaru Fruit Farm
Adult: SGD$128
Child (3-11 years old): SGD$108
Package 5: Desaru Fruit Farm Day Trip (With Crocodile Farm)
All Land Transfer
Fireflies Cruise
Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm
1x Seafood Dinner At Nelayan Seafood Restaurant
Desaru Fruit Farm Tour Including Visiting Fruit Farm, Mini Zoo, Herbs Garden, Vegetables Garden, Bee Farm, Goat Barn And Agricultural Gallery
ATV ride
1x Lunch At Desaru Fruit Farm
Entrance Fees To Desaru Fruit Farm
Adult: SGD$108
Child (3-11 years old): SGD$98
*All prices of the packages above are inclusive of GST
*Other tours are available departing from Desaru Fruit Farm to nearby attractions in Kota Tinggi, Desaru and Sungai Rengit. Do enquire within Desaru Fruit Farm at the agricultural gallery or with your guide should you be interested.
4.3 Desaru Fruit Farm 2 Days Tour
Got more than one day to spend more exploring Desaru Fruit Farm?
Do take advantage of the overnight tour packages which gives visitors a choice of 2 resorts near Desaru Fruit Farm namely Hard Rock Hotel Desaru and Tunamaya Desaru Beach Resort.
Do note that overnight packages (2 days tour packages) transfer mode to and from Singapore is by ferry, and packages includes all land transfers, accommodation, a tour guide and most meals throughout your stay.
Here is Desaru Fruit Farm 2 Days Tour Package you may want to consider:
Package 1: 2 Days Desaru Family Fun
1x Breakfast At Tunamaya Desaru
1x Lunch At Desaru Fruit Farm (7 Dishes + 1 Soup)
1x Set Lunch At Desaru Fruit Farm
1x Seafood Dinner At Nelayan Seafood Restaurant
Fruit Buffet
1x ATV Ride
1x Fireflies Cruise Including Transport
1x Night Accommodation At Tunamaya Desaru
Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal to/from Desaru Fruit Farm (2 Ways Land Transfer)
All Land Transfer
Desaru Fruit Farm Tour including visiting Fruit Farm, Mini Zoo, Herbs Garden, Vegetables Garden, Bee Farm, Goat Barn and Agricultural Gallery
Adult: From SGD$298
Child (3-11 years old): From SGD$278
Package 2: 2 Days Desaru Stay & Play
Choose 1 option below:
2 Adults Desaru Waterpark Ticket or
1x ATV Ride (20 minutes) or
Desaru Fruit Farm Tour including visiting Fruit Farm, Mini Zoo, Herbs Garden, Vegetables Garden, Bee Farm, Goat Barn and Agricultural Gallery With Fruit Buffet
And
1x Night Accommodation At Tunamaya Desaru For 2 Pax ( 2 Single Beds), For 3 Pax ( 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed)
Tour Guide Service
1X Breakfast Buffet At Tunamaya Desaru
Adult: From RM418
Desaru Fruit Farm
Address: Desaru Fruit Farm, 92, 82200 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia.
Contact: +607-822 5886 / +6012-772 1817
Opening Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm (Daily) Facebook
5. How To Go To Desaru Fruit Farm From Singapore
Desaru Fruit Farm is located in Kota Tinggi towards the east coast of Johor state. It is takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to Desaru Fruit Farm from Singapore.
There are 2 transport options to reach Desaru Fruit Farm from Singapore. I’m going to share with you in more detail as below so you’re able to choose which route and transport options suits your travel needs best.
With SGMYTAXI, passengers can travel peacefully and rest in comfort especially long journey.
Traveling by private car is recommended for visitors planning a day trip and travelers with a large group. You are advised to book the private car service in advance to Desaru Fruit Farm.
The journey by private car takes approximately 90 minutes depend on traffic conditions and location of departure point in Singapore. Traveling by private car doesn’t require guests to make an early start because you can choose what time to pick you up and also preferred pick up location.
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