Ferry Tioman Tickets
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- Do I need to book my ferry tickets in advance?
- When can I see the ferry departure times?
- Will I always be able to depart according to my selection in the form dropdown?
- Do you have any all-in-one promotional packages?
- How much do I pay for a round-trip ferry ticket from Mersing to Tioman?
- Do I qualify for a group discount?
- I'd like an invoice for my purchase. Can you provide me with one?
- What does it cost to pay for my tickets by PayPal?
- Is booking online safe?
- If I miss my ferry, can I get the next one?
- Can I reserve my tickets by phone?
- My PayPal account email differs from my normal email. Can I still use my normal email with you?
- I want to book a one-way ferry ticket to Tioman only. Can I?
- Do I get a refund if we need to cancel our trip?
- How early do I need to arrive prior to departure?
- How long does the ferry take to reach Tioman?
- We're flying into Tioman. How do we collect our tickets?
- What does it mean when it's "monsoon"?
- Is there any parking in Mersing?
- If I arrive early, will I be permitted to board early too?
- How do I know where to disembark?
- Do our children get charged a lower rate? What if they sit on our lap?
- I get seasick easily, is there another way to get to Tioman?
- Are there toilets on board the ferry?
- Are there any restaurants on Tioman?
- Do the people on Tioman speak English?
- Do they accept US$ on Tioman?
- Should we need to stay overnight in Mersing, are there any hotels, banks, shops, etc?
- If we need to spend a night in Mersing, can you suggest a nice affordable hotel?
- Can I depart to Tioman from Tanjung Gemok after I booked for Mersing??
- Does the ferry carry life jackets on board?


Do I need to book my ferry tickets in advance?
Tioman is a beautiful, exotic, yet affordable holiday destination, a short hop away from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Lately, it's also been enjoying a popularity boom amongst throngs of young European holiday-makers, the result of the various "Survival" type reality shows being recorded in the Tioman vicinity for years, including the current season, 2024. With this in mind, to avoid disappointment, yes, it's a good idea to book your holiday, as well as your ferry tickets, well in advance, particularly, during weekends, school holidays and public holidays.

N.B. Please also note that, by law, the maximum number of passengers on the ferry is limited to the number of seats and matching number of life-jackets. In other words, once all seats have been reserved, the ferry is considered fully booked and no further tickets can be sold. In other words, there are no standing-room only tickets.

Where and when can I see the ferry departure times?
As exact departure time is subject to the weather, Ferry Tioman travelers are advised to refer to our exclusive Mersing Harbour Centre Hotline number. You can call this number at any time for your latest weather and ferry departure/return time updates. In addition, all our travelers will receive the ferry schedule for the entire month once tickets have been reserved.

Please note that ferry vessels fill up progresssively and chronologically, which means that ferry times selected by passengers are subject to first come first served.

You can also refer to our website news page, Facebook and Twitter feed for the latest updates*. *Terms and conditions apply.

Will I always be able to depart according to my selection in the reservation form dropdown?
Not always. We do at all times try to make stated departure time. However, during extreme low-tide days, when preferred departure time wasn't feasible, tickets remain valid for the next ferry departure.

Do you have any all-in-one promotional packages?
Yes, we do. Please click on the relevant links for more details.

How much do I pay for a round-trip ferry ticket from Mersing to Tioman?
A round-trip ticket from Mersing to Tioman and back to Mersing is the equivalent of 120 Ringgit. The exact amount in other currencies fluctuates somewhat with the respective exchange rates, but the ticket price is listed in our reservation form dropdown. Please note that starting September 2013, the Johor authorities levy a RM 20 toll per Tioman traveler, to be paid at the Johor administration counter before boarding the ferry.

Do I qualify for a group discount?
Yes, if you order 30 tickets or more, you qualify for group discount. Please email us for details.

I'd like an invoice for my purchase. Can you provide me with one?
Yes. In fact, your PayPal/credit card transaction qualifies as an invoice. You can print out this screen and archive it for later use.

What does it cost to pay by PayPal?
If you prefer paying by credit card, you don't need to use PayPal. But in any case, using PayPal is 100% free of charge for consumers.

Is booking online safe?
Yes, online credit card payments are fast, safe and secure. In fact, PayPal now has over 200 million active accounts worldwide.

If I miss my ferry, can I get the next one?
No, passengers that have missed the ferry need to buy new tickets.

I want to book a one-way ferry ticket to Tioman only. Can I?
Yes. Simply select your date and number of one-way tickets and proceed to the payment page. You can select your ferry times, just like a normal round-trip ticket.

Can I reserve my ferry tickets by phone?
No. Telephone bookings are not possible, because we need to send you our confirmation email to your email address.

My PayPal account email differs from my normal email. Can I still use my normal email with you?
No. Please note that for confidentiality reasons, we're only permitted to correspond about a booking with the email address used for that specific booking.

Do I get a refund if we need to cancel our trip?
Any and all cancellation and itinerary amendment requests are subject to approval by Bluewater Express HQ. Please also see our Terms and Conditions for more details.

How early do I need to arrive prior to departure?
Given that there are a number of outside factors that could influence ferry departure times, such as wind, weather and sea state, we highly recommend that you arrive at Mersing Harbour Centre a minimum of one hour before planned departure time.

How long does the ferry take to reach Tioman?
Depending on the tide and the general sea conditions, the trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

We're flying into Tioman. How do we collect our tickets?
If you can't collect your tickets at our Mersing counter because you're flying into Tioman, let us know with 1 week's notice. You may be able to collect your tickets at the Tioman Airport upon your arrival. However, please note that this is subject to various external factors outside our control and, as such, we're unable to guarantee this is possible.

What does it mean when it's "monsoon"?
The monsoon months are the windy months, the time of year when wind and weather is rather severe and changeable. During this period, the ferry tends to run fewer departures to Tioman per day, usually just one. On a particularly windy day, the ferry operator may be prohibited from running for that day altogether. Should this occur, your tickets will remain valid for the next available ferry.

Is there any parking in Mersing
Yes, there is a fenced car park that's manned by security right next to the ferry departure terminal. The parking rate is RM15-18 per day, depending on which car park you use. See Mersing Harbour Centre for more details.

If I arrive early will I be permitted to board early?
Due to safety concerns, paaaengers are not permitted to board the ferry before the official check-in time. For your information, the ticket counter closes 30 minutes before departure time. Please arrive at the terminal 1 - 1.5 hours before departure time.

How do I know where to disembark?
The names of the destinations (the various villages) will be announced about 5 minutes before reaching the destination in question. This is the usual order of the stops on your way to Tioman. Please ask the crew if you're not sure where to disembark.

1. Kampong Genting
2. Kampong Paya (Don't mistake "Paya" for "Berjaya", which is in the next village)
3. Kampong Tekek (Get off here if you're going to Berjaya, Tekek or Kampong Juara*)
4. Kampong Air Batang (Also announced as "ABC")
x. Panuba Jetty (If there are guests staying here)
5. Kampong Salang

The ferry route to your Tioman destination

Simply reverse the order on your way back to Mersing. (Please note that during the Northeast monsoon, the route taken may be adjusted. By all means ask the crew if you're not sure where to disembark.)

By the way, if you're going to Kampong Mukut or Nipah, please inform the ferry crew in advance, so they can inform you accordingly, because these kampongs are generally not on the usual destination list.

Do our children get charged a lower rate? What if they sit on our lap?
Tickets for adults are the same price as tickets for children. There's no need to pay for your infant, however, if it's below 2 years of age and can be carried on your lap.

I get seasick easily, is there another way to get to Tioman?
Yes, you can take a plane. Berjaya Air flies to Tioman from Singapore and KL. The take-offs and landings are a bit hairy, but it's fast and quite comfortable, albeit it a little costly. Check the Air Berjaya website for more details. [Edit: The plane by Berjaya Air has been suspended]

Are there toilets on board the ferry?
Yes, the ferry has two toilets, right at the back of the cabin.

Are there any restaurants on Tioman?
Yes, Tioman is peppered with simple little eateries that sell decent meals, usually Malay dishes. Some Western food, like sandwiches and french fries can also be found. If you're not used to spicy food, then just ask the staff to go easy on the chilli.

Do the people on Tioman speak English?
Yes, most of the staff working on Tioman can communicate in English.

Do they accept US$ on Tioman?
Some may, but you're not likely to get a good exchange. You're better off changing your foreign currency to Malaysia Ringgit on the mainland.

Should we need to stay overnight in Mersing, are there any amenities? Hotels, banks, supermarkets etc?
Yes, in Mersing town, about a 15 minutes’ stroll from the main jetty, there are banks, ATMs, internet cafes, supermarkets, all kinds of shops and hotels too.

If we need to spend a night in Mersing, can you recommend or find us nice and affordable accommodation?
Yes, just let us know what your budget is and we'll check all suitable hotels in Mersing for room(s) available.

Can I depart to Tioman from Tanjung Gemok after I booked for Mersing?
You may, but this is not always the case, because only some tickets are valid in Mersing and Tanjung Gemok. Contact the Mersing Harbour Centre Hotline number if you've decided to depart from Tanjung Gemuk instead of Mersing or vice versa. We'll try to amend your booking, but it's good to know that this is subject to Bluewater Express HQ. Please note that the ferry does not run consistently from Tanjung Gemok during the monsoon months (December - January).

Does the ferry carry life jackets on board?
Yes, the ferry carries life jackets in the open overhead compartments.

N.B. Please also note that, by law, the maximum number of passengers on the ferry is limited to the number of seats and matching number of life jackets. In other words, once all seats have been reserved, the ferry is considered fully booked and no further tickets can be sold.

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