Pulau Kapas and Pulau Gemia (located to the north of Pulau Kapas) are merely 20 to 30 minutes by speedboat from the mainland off the coastal town of Marang. Water visibility varies between 5 to 15 metres at best.
This island is also renowned for its pure emerald waters, white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, caves with swallows' nests, dazzling marine life, and superb coral formation. A long kept secret by lovers of the underwater world, this island offers many secluded areas, which are unspoiled and quiet. Activities that can be undertaken here are scuba diving; swimming, snorkeling, wind surfing, kayaking, boating, picnicking, or just lazing around.
Getting There
By Flight - Malaysia Airline or Air Asia fly from from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu or Kota Bahru. Get a taxi from the airport to a coastal town of Marang.
Public Transport - Take the express bus from Kuala Lumpur to Jerteh town and hop on to connecting bus or taxi to the coastal town of Marang.
By Road - Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan using the Karak Highway and Kuantan Highway. Once on the truck road follow the direction to Jerteh - Dungun - Kuala Terengganu - Marang.
Depending on the type of boat you take, the ride can last from 10 minutes (speedboat) to 35 minutes (slow boat) |
