Tioman Guide.

[MissyAki]

Hi socrates, so how do u come back from Tioman to SG? Do they have bus ticketing booth there at Mersing where i can get bus ticket back to Larkin or SG? If have, do u roughly have any idea about what time the bus leaves? Thanks

 

[socrates]

From tioman to mersing I take the fast ferry which leaves at 7.30 am from Salang which will then go to a few places in Tioman picking passengers along the way. ( If am I not wrong the ferry leaves tioman at (7.30, 10.30am and 2.30 am) I reached Mersing at about 10.30 am. went to the R&B building just next to the ferry terminal where I bought tickets for the 11.30 am bus to Larkin in JB. Takes about 2.5 hours to get to LArkin. Ticket price is RM 10 or RM 8.80 depending on which company. Bus timings are 8.00am, 11.30 and 3.00 pm to Larkin or Singapore

Tip when you reach Mersing and as you buy your tickets to tioman , you can ask the ferry operators what time the buses or ferries operate. They are quite friendly and will offer you good infor.

hope this helps. Enjoy.

 

[EoEo-PiPu_PiPu]

Erm..i took bus at 5.30pm from mersing to larkin. Think u all better buy ur bus ticket (for return to larkin)b4 go tioman.

 

[socrates]

Yes I think it is good advice to buy the ticket back to larkin before going to tioman especially in peak times and if your group is big.

 

[Iloveholiday]

Any pictures to provide for superior rooms of paya beach resort.. I am thinking of booking their superior room. Any difference between their standard and superior... It seems like the superior rooms got no view..

 

[socrates]

Do a search, I think some body posted pictures of paya beach rooms not too long ago

 

[procmail]

Is there internet access over at Paya Beach Resort? If so, how much does it cost?

Thinking of bringing laptop there, wonder if it's safe.

 

[bluerr]

Hi all...does anyone know what are the current bus prices going from Sg->Mersing now?
Thinking of making a trip to Tioman

 

[procmail]

Thinking of bringing laptop and DSLR there, but wanna keep them in room when going to snorkel.

Heard that the staff go into the rooms when the occupants are not around, so a bit worried.

 

[socrates]

Just my opinions,

Not too sure about price of bus from Singapore to mersing but definately far cheaper to take from Larkin to Mersing which costs either RM 8.80 or Rm 10.

bringing and keeping notebook to a hotel is a risk in any country of hotel, so it worth the risk? Why not jsut bring extra memory cards

 

[EoEo-PiPu_PiPu]

Just my opinions,

Not too sure about price of bus from Singapore to mersing but definately far cheaper to take from Larkin to Mersing which costs either RM 8.80 or Rm 10.

bringing and keeping notebook to a hotel is a risk in any country of hotel, so it worth the risk? Why not jsut bring extra memory cards

ya...im totally agree v socrates. Coach from larkin that i took last time just cost me at RM8.80(not more than SGD3.80)
if ur camera not water resistant type, pls remember to get that type of "paper" camera b4 u go tioman.

 

[procmail]

Just my opinions,

Not too sure about price of bus from Singapore to mersing but definately far cheaper to take from Larkin to Mersing which costs either RM 8.80 or Rm 10.

bringing and keeping notebook to a hotel is a risk in any country of hotel, so it worth the risk? Why not jsut bring extra memory cards

Thanks for the tip.

 

[procmail]

ya...im totally agree v socrates. Coach from larkin that i took last time just cost me at RM8.80(not more than SGD3.80)
if ur camera not water resistant type, pls remember to get that type of "paper" camera b4 u go tioman.

Think have to borrow a water-proof camera from my sis then.

 

[sijiesg]

Any pictures to provide for superior rooms of paya beach resort.. I am thinking of booking their superior room. Any difference between their standard and superior... It seems like the superior rooms got no view..

It really depends on what u are looking for.

I just came back yesterday from Tioman and i am lucky enough to get 1 of the 3 standard rooms that has a sea view. The rest of the standard are all behind.

Paya is basically built on level ground unlike berjaya so its best u get the front ones facing the sea.

 

[Iloveholiday]

I have already booked through agency for a 3days 2nights trip to tioman next thurs. So excited about the trip. I am just wondering where can I get underwater cameras or underwater bags for cameras in singapore. As cheap as possible.. or any where that i can get disposable underwater camera easily in tioman. Roughly around how much? Anybody know?

I shall update you guys on my tioman trip....

 

[h3ngster]

Hi guys.. any recommended travel agency?? i wanna go tioman too.. interested in 4d3n..

izzit better to get full board package? or reach tioman then source for activities?

ya...im totally agree v socrates. Coach from larkin that i took last time just cost me at RM8.80(not more than SGD3.80)
if ur camera not water resistant type, pls remember to get that type of "paper" camera b4 u go tioman.

errr pipupipu.. when u say water resistant.. do u mean as in.. "in the water" or?

"paper" camera can work in water ?

 

[sijiesg]

I have already booked through agency for a 3days 2nights trip to tioman next thurs. So excited about the trip. I am just wondering where can I get underwater cameras or underwater bags for cameras in singapore. As cheap as possible.. or any where that i can get disposable underwater camera easily in tioman. Roughly around how much? Anybody know?

I shall update you guys on my tioman trip....

The duty free shop in Paya resort sells disposable Underwater camera for RM55

The shop in the village rents camera for about RM30+... i think it includes the film and then after that u just return the camera lor...

Where u staying?

 

[drianist]

Been to Tioman many times.
Stay in a few resort.

But best i will recommend Bejaya.

I love it the most. Good resort to stay in.

Early morning nice low tides where you can find small fishes and crabs running around.


The snorkling trips are nice too.

FOOD is most importantly not too bad. =)



If you are looking for underwater cam, buy it in singapore. should be cheaper.

Would like to go again @ the end of the year. =) since the trip is pretty cheap

If you guys would like to look at the pictures i took in tioman with my family. you guys can pm me for the link. i will reply.

 

[Iloveholiday]

I am soooooo excited that I am going Tioman tomorrow. I am thinking of using ziplog bags.. haha.. My friend told me a disposable underwater cam is selling at $17 for 29shots.. I have yet to buy because i may just get a underwater cam bag at peninsula later. I shall be back to update you guys on my tioman trip!

 

[ericwilis]

i find that the underwater disposable camera over there selling same price
this is wad i get on the berjaya resort gift shop
so no need to worry
u can get it over there