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Perhentian Islands

Two islands, warm reefs, and easy boat diving in Malaysia's Marine Park waters

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Destination Guide Sources For Perhentian Islands

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

14 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Tourism Malaysia - Pulau Perhentian overview - Destination orientation, island split (Kecil vs Besar), and general access notes
Department of Fisheries Malaysia - Marine Parks conservation charge - Official conservation charge rates and fee framework for Marine Parks Malaysia
MET Malaysia - Monsoon seasons - Official description of Northeast and Southwest Monsoon timing affecting Malaysia's east coast
Quiver Dive Team - Perhentian dive sites - Local operator site list and typical depth ranges for key Perhentian dive sites
Flora Bay Divers - Perhentian dive sites

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

14 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Tourism Malaysia - Pulau Perhentian overview - Destination orientation, island split (Kecil vs Besar), and general access notes
Department of Fisheries Malaysia - Marine Parks conservation charge - Official conservation charge rates and fee framework for Marine Parks Malaysia
MET Malaysia - Monsoon seasons - Official description of Northeast and Southwest Monsoon timing affecting Malaysia's east coast
Quiver Dive Team - Perhentian dive sites - Local operator site list and typical depth ranges for key Perhentian dive sites
Flora Bay Divers - Perhentian dive sites

- Local operator site notes including additional reefs and depth guidance

Perhentian Turtle Project - Volunteer season info - Seasonal guidance for higher turtle sighting, nesting, and hatchling windows

Royal Malaysian Police directory - IPD Besut and Perhentian police post - Public directory listing local police contact numbers for Besut district and Perhentian

Hospital Besut (MOH Terengganu) - Corporate info - Nearest mainland hospital contact details and general info

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) - Online submission portal - Official portal used for MDAC submission (requirements vary by traveler category)

Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur - MDAC notice - Public travel notice describing MDAC submission timing and exemptions

Royal Malaysian Customs Department - MyTTx tourism tax guidance - Official guidance confirming tourism tax rate and collection via accommodation operators and digital platforms

Rome2Rio - KBR to Kuala Besut Jetty distance reference - Distance and routing reference for airport-to-jetty planning

Rome2Rio - TGG to Kuala Besut distance reference - Distance and routing reference for airport-to-jetty planning

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