BOAT SERVICE TO PERHENTIAN ISLAND

Kuala Besut jetty is the only getaway to Perhentian Island. Boat transfer from Kuala Besut to the Perhentian Island available between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm with no fixed departure times but they could leave as soon as there are enough passengers. For the return journey, the speed boats are scheduled to leave the Island thrice daily at 8:00 am, 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm.  However, departure and leaving times for group packages can be arranged. Instead of rushing to or upon your return from the Island, you should stop over for the day or an overnight stay at Kuala Besut to see this unique and beautiful coastal town and enjoy sea-food at the fishing village restaurants. No problems here for a cheap and clean accommodation.  For example, you can get a room with a common bathroom at ‘Yaudin Guest House’ for RM20.00 – RM40.00 per night.  Or, if you are looking for something more comfortable, try the ‘NAN Hotel’ which offers a room with fan and attached bathroom for RM45.00 per night and an air-conditioned with bathroom attached room for RM65.00 per night.

Boat fare - Speed boat (30 - 40 minutes journey)

RM70.00/person/adult & RM35/person/child - RETURN RM40.00/person/adult & RM20/person/child - ONE WAY * Child price (3yrs – 11yrs old, 12yrs and above consider adult) RM50/person/way for the Oct - Feb

Boat schedule - Kuala Besut to Perhentian Island

Speed boat - from 9.00am to 4.30pm

Boat schedule - Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut

Speed boat - at 08.00am, 12.00noon & 4.00pm