{"id":91833,"date":"2026-07-31T20:26:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=91833"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:26:04","slug":"perhentian-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/perhentian-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Perhentian Island From Singapore (2026): Full Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turquoise water and reef sharks, a short flight and a boat ride from Changi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Perhentian Islands get called the Maldives of Malaysia, and for once the nickname mostly holds up. Clear water, powder sand, green turtles and blacktip reef sharks you can snorkel beside in waist-deep water. The catch is the logistics: no airport, no cars, and no working ATM once you’re out there. Get the cash and the boat sorted first, and the rest is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TL;DR: Planning a Trip to Perhentian Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where<\/strong><\/td>Off the Terengganu coast, northeast Peninsular Malaysia \u2014 about 21 km from Kuala Besut<\/td><\/tr>
Best time to go<\/strong><\/td>March to October. The islands shut roughly November to February for the monsoon<\/td><\/tr>
How long you need<\/strong><\/td>3 days (3D2N) minimum \u2014 the first and last days are half-days<\/td><\/tr>
Getting there from SG<\/strong><\/td>Fly Changi \u2192 Kota Bharu, transfer to Kuala Besut jetty, then a 30\u201345min boat across<\/td><\/tr>
The two islands<\/strong><\/td>Kecil (smaller, cheaper, backpacker, beach bars) vs Besar (quieter, resort-side, families and couples)<\/td><\/tr>
Rough cost<\/strong><\/td>Budget chalets from ~80 MYR (~S$25) a night; mid-range resorts ~250\u2013800 MYR (~S$78\u2013S$250)<\/td><\/tr>
Pay smart<\/strong><\/td>Withdraw MYR cash before the jetty \u2014 there is no ATM on the islands. Tap YouTrip<\/a> on the mainland<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Are the Perhentian Islands Worth Visiting?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How to Get to Perhentian Island From Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Is There an Airport on Perhentian Island?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Best Time to Visit Perhentian Island<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Perhentian vs Redang: Which Is Better?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Perhentian Besar vs Perhentian Kecil: Which Island Should You Stay On?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Where to Stay in Perhentian Island<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Best Things to Do in Perhentian Island<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. What to Eat on Perhentian Island<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. What a Perhentian Trip Costs From Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Things to Know Before You Go<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. FAQs About Perhentian Island (2026)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Are the Perhentian Islands Worth Visiting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Yes, if you want snorkelling and switch-off over nightlife and comfort. The Perhentians are two undeveloped islands built around the water, and the water really is some of the clearest in Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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