Kuala Besut Jetty — Local services in Terengganu

Jetty to Perhentian Island.

With the amount of visitors and tourists who come to this jetty especially during the peak period, this jetty deserves to be upgraded to a bigger venue. It's quite packed and quite a struggle to find parking.

Overall the jetty is very straightforward and easy to navigate. The cleanliness especially at the entrance of the jetty needs to be improved. It does affect the public especially with the smell of the rubbish. There are few shops that sell souvenirs, basic necessities before departing to the island, and food. There are also a few tourist offices and restaurants available here. Waiting can be longer sometimes due to the amount of visitors since it can't accommodate many boats at one time.

It is advisable for those who want to go to Perhentian Island to book the packages prior come here. Because the agent will solve almost everything starting from parking, boat schedule, stay, activities and even foods. There are so many packages available online so make sure to choose the best deals. Please prepare some amount of money for the marine park, and jetty...

Theres alot of transport drivers offer to take you to anywhere but i advice taking grab if you are travelling alone. Grab is totally available over there BUT some grab drivers have the habit of asking the passenger for contact number so that they can pick you again when you leave the island and return to the jetty. I advice do not give him even when you thought its ok. What happen is, upon returning to the island the previous driver wapp me saying he is not available and had gave my number to other drivers which ive not met. I told him no then. He says that guy is also a grab driver but not using as grab service I felt insecure. For that matter anything can happen. I decided to ignore that other drivers call (miscalled for many times!) And messaging me non stop! His approach was rather aggressive. I am even more afraid to respond. His wapp profile picture doesnt even help too. Look suspicious. So yar those travelling alone be aware. Just order another grab which shows the info about the driver, history of your whereabout and can even straight share your travelling location...

1, tourist tax and entrance fee can be paid by credit card, dont worry (some old post said cash only though). Resident pass doesnt work( i am foreigner but live in KL)

2, there are several boat providers. Almost same price(35rm for adult, 25 rm for kids).

3, we went an boat provider because my taxi driver took me there (Kind of no choice) . Checked the price, looks ok. It was 10:30. They said 11:00 boat is available. I was told to come back 10:55 to the shop. I came back and they took me and other people to the entrance and i paid tax and things . It took some time (Saturday on the school holiday). It was already 11:15. Went to directly the jetty but suddenly I was told it is full and wait another 30min. After 30min, the other guys got on the vessel but I was told I need to wait another vessel, which goes to kecil side. Finally I got on the boat around 12:35. It quite wasted time.

4, the ride is fun. Dont forget to take seasick medicins if you are...