The Pemanggil island is a fisherman‘s best-kept secret. Its other magnetic charms include endless stretches of white sandy beaches and awesome snorkeling spots. As the island is still not known, the corals are almost untouched and the waters are free of pollution. This remote island is famous for its beauty and abundance of marine life within its clear emerald waters. Pemanggil island, situated south of Tioman, requires a 4 to 5 hours ride by boat from Mersing, the mainland Johor. In Malaysia’s recent fishing competition organised by a leading newspaper company, Pemanggil Island was nominated as one of the best fishing spots in the country. Among the favorite game fish is the Black Marlin, however it is quite rare to catch it.  The island is well known for deep sea fishing and good hunting grounds for marlins and tenggiri (spanish mackerel).  Along the journey if you’re an avid angler, drop a line and start fishing right away! One will never be disappointed with the catch. Pemanggil Island is one of the ‘must visit‘ fishing paradise.
A kampung concept with chalets built on a rocky plateau just off Kampung Pak Kaleh. The resort arranges group trips for minimum of 20pax and there are usually groups going to the island on weekends. If there are only a few of you travelling, you could join these groups for a 3days 2nights trip. All chalet rooms have attached bathroom and fan and package includes boat transfer from Mersing-Island-Mersing and is full -board.

3 Days 2 Nights Lanting Beach Resort
Package (minimum 10 persons)
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Adult
 RM 258 nettt per adult Weekday Rates
 RM 308 nett per adult Weekend and Public Holiday Rates
 
Child (2 – 11 years old)
 RM 158 nett per child Weekday Rates
 RM 198 nett per adult Weekend and Public Holiday Rates

Package inclusive of:

* Accommodation/Welcome Drink & snacks * 3 Buffet breakfast/ 2 Buffet lunch/ 2 Buffet dinner/ 1 Standard BBQ * Snorkeling, Fishing, Jungle tracking and Telematch * In house movie and Karaoke, In-door & Outdoor Game

Please Note:

* The management has the right to change/cancel any activities due to instability of the weather condition. Minimum 20 person is required in order for service to be carried out.
Confirmation Requirements :

The following is required in order to secure bookings ~ * 50% deposit at point of booking/ total no. of person * 50% full payment before the event ( within 2 weeks)

Any cancellation must be notified to us at least (2) weeks before the event. Deposit will not be refundable or cancellation is between (2) weeks before the event.

Speed boat  : RM60.00 nett (adult ) per way/ RM50.00 nett (child) per way

Standby boat : RM15.00 nett per person per way (Island Hoping P.Aur, P.Dayang, P.Tioman)

S/boat Fishing : RM 500.00 (40 / 50 ft ) RM 650.00 (50 / 60 ft) per day per boat.

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable credit card charge on payment made

3 Days 2 Nights Package Itinerary:
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Day 01
 ( Pulau Pemanggil / Mersing)

Depart Mersing jetty for Pulau Pemanggil, Johor. (5.00 am, depending on the tide). The tropical island of Pemanggil Island captures the imagination of those who love sea and it’s tranquility. Upon arrival, check-in to rooms. The rest of the day free for you to explore the island . You may option to go fishing, snorkeling, swimming, canoeing and jet skiing. Lunch time, 1.00pm buffet. After lunch, free activities. Dinner will be served at 8.00pm. After dinner, in-house movie and karaoke all night long.
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Day 02
 (Pulau Aur, Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang Excursion)

After breakfast, which will be at 8.00 am, you will be taken on an island-hopping trip (add RM 30.00 per person) . Uninhibited islands, which is surrounded by white coral sands and undisturbed corals, you can indulge in snorkeling or just sun bathing on the sand beach. The boat will anchor at a favourite spot for you to try your luck at fishing. Packed lunch will be provided (picnic). After lunch you will be taken back to Lanting Beach Resort for more free activities, such as water sports and so on. Get ready for dinner and BBQ. At leisure for the rest of the evening, with choice of karaoke.
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Day 03
 (Pulau Pemanggil / Mersing)

After breakfast free and easy till you bid farewell to this enchanting island by ferry. Reach home safely with sweet memories.
 
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Pemanggil means “Calling” in the Malay Language. Situated south of Tioman Island, famous for fishing expeditions especially for marlins, giant travallys and Tenggiri (Spanish Mackerel). One of the lesser known islands, and still untouched by modern developments. It is not only known for fishing but also for jungle/hill climbing and also for diving/snorkeling. For snorkellers the most thrilling experience will be to see a sunken wreck close to shore not more than 5 meters deep.

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Kampong Buau

This is the main kampung (village) where the first settlers made home. A clinic ,a mosque,a police outpost and a school form the backbone of the community. The school is made up of only 15 students with ages ranging from 5 to 12years. One of the reasons many families have moved away from the island is the need to pursue further education for their children. The population of the island has now dwindled to a mere 40 villagers and continues to drop as younger folk leave in search of their destinies. Towering majestically in the heart of Pemanggil Island, is a huge boulder known locally as Batu Buau, regarded as the sacred guardian of the island. On a clear day, this landmark is clearly visible from the south of Tioman Island which is 50 km away.

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Kampung Pontianak
 

The village has retained the name ‘pontianak’from a banshee that once had disturbed the village but is now a quiet, serene beach. The villagers there go about their daily chores of salting fish, repairing nets and taking coffee breaks. And there’s a great snorkelling patch just in front of the jetty.

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Kampung Pak Kaleh

In the old days, the village was situated up on the hill. As villagers started moving out, the remaining ones moved down to the beachfront.  However, only foundations of the settlement and graves of their loved ones remain as milestones of the living history on the island.
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Teluk Lancang is an isolated bay on the northeastern coast of Pemanggil Island. Coconut trees grow with abundance amidst the tropical vegetation along the coast. It is an angler’s paradise. Accommodation is very simple and basic, but there’s nothing better than savoring the rustic life of a fishing village. For the adventurous, the hill outcrop of the island makes a challenging climb with the reward being a breathtaking view of the ocean.
For more information about Mersing, please contact
the Johor Marine Park Information Centre in Mersing at 607-7991161 
Mersing Tourist Information Centre (METIC) at 607-7995212.
 
 
Getting there
 
From Johor Bahru city centre, take the Johor Bahru-Kota Tinggi trunk road and on through the Kota Tinggi-Mersing trunk road (Highway 3). From North-South Expressway take the Ayer Hitam exit (Interchange 244) and drive towards toward Kluang and onwards using the Kluang-Jemaluang trunk road (Highway 50). After Jemaluang town, get onto the Kota Tinggi-Mersing trunk road, heading towards Mersing. Look out for signboards that will lead you to Mersing Jetty. 

Pulau Pemanggil is 1,036 ha ( 6.4 km square ). It has population of 109 people. The locals involve in tourism, fisheing and agriculture activities. The island has a small dam for their water supply. Located 85.5km from Mersing jetty and 59.5km from Tanjung Leman jetty. It uses solar energy system and genset for electric supply. Installation managed by TNB.

Jetties:

Kg. Pontianak jetty
Kg. Buau jetty
Kg. Pak Kaleh jetty
Lanting Resort jetty
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It also has basic necessities for the locals:

1 mosque and 1 surau
Pos Malaysia representative
Police Station
Community Centre
Primary School
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Resorts and Chalets:
Lanting Beach Resort
Matahari Beach Resort
Matahari Chalet
Green Chalet
Karim Chalet
Pemanggil Holiday Heaven
Pak Kaleh Chalet
Family Inn Resort
Pemanggil Indah
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Visitors Activity:

Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Bathing
Jungle Trekking
Deep Sea Fishing
Telematch
Rock Climbing

Located in a Marine Conservation Park, Gem Island or Pulau Gemia in Malay, truly befits its name. Urbanites who have to endure numerous pressures daily would long for such a perfect getaway. Just think; an escape from hours of traffic jams, environmental pollution, bosses and colleagues from hell, insane drivers, grumpy frontliners.

Pamper yourself at the Gem Island Resort & Spa. A rare jewel awaiting your discovery.

3D/ 2N HONEYMOON  PROMOTION Package includes:

Gem welcome drink
2 night accommodation at sea frontage Villa
Seasonal fruit basket in Villa Upon Arrival
2 x breakfast, 2 x Lunch 1 x Dinner and 1 x Candle Light Dinner
2 bottles drinking water per day
1 x bottle Red/White Wine Or Sparkling juice for Muslim couple
1 x Full Day usage of snorkeling equipment
1 x Guided snorkeling session
1 x 50 min Aromatherapy session at Tusita Spa for 2 persons
Return boat transfer (Marang Jetty- Resort – Marang Jetty)
Marine Conservation Fund
For additional Night accommodation -discounted rate apply from $240nett per nite per room with Breakfast for 2 person
Gem Island (Pulau Gemia) is a privately owned island, situated about 800 metres off Kapas Island. Gem Island had white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, beautiful corals and fascinating marine life. In another effort to preserve wildlife, one of the beaches on Gem Island is used as a turtle hatchery. Terengganu is renowned as one of the few places where turtles (including the giant Leatherback) come ashore to lay their eggs. On the island the green turtle is the most common. But the Hawksbill and Olive Ridley turtle are regular visitors. After laying, the eggs are collected and transferred by Gem Island staff to an enclosure on the beach. This protects them from marauding predators such as monitor lizards, crabs and seabirds.
No one would share a treasure island.  This rare jewel shouldn’t be exposed. It shouldn’t be shared. Definitely not with a group  schoolchildren. Having them screaming at the top of their lungs and running around the tiny island isn’t exactly the idea of a soothing island escapade.

Gem Island’s proximity to the mainland, merely 15 minutes by speedboat, adds to its attractiveness as a weekend holiday spot. A blessing definitely for those prone to seasickness.

Though easily accessible, the 1-km long Gem Island has remained exquisitely pristine. It has all the main requisites needed for an island escapade. Sun, sand, beach, clear turquoise sea, as well as clean and comfortable accommodation offered by its only boutique resort – Gem Island Resort & Spa.

It provides the perfect setting to catch up with close pals and great surroundings for a romantic rendezvous. Throwing a birthday party there, or better still, a wedding, would be really fantastic. In a nutshell, it allows us to be away from our daily hectic schedules for a few days to rekindle friendships and relationships.

Gem Island Resort & Spa has been in operation for over 10 years. It underwent a refurbishment and re-branding exercise sometime in 2006.  For a tiny island like Gem, its accommodation, all fronting the South China Sea comprising 39 Water Villas, 4 Premier Villas, 4 Hideaway Villas and 2 Hideaway Suite, gives a reason good enough for repeat visits. 

Its Water Villas, the least expensive of the bunch, are simple yet highly comfortable. The best thing is the room opens out to a spacious balcony with an amazing view of the ocean. Lazing at the balcony with a book in hand, entertained by the sound of pounding waves with the sea breeze pressed against your face is the perfect way to spend the afternoon. Those who are lucky can even get a glimpse of the black-tip sharks from the balcony early morning. Sadly, my luck is only good enough to spot a huge monitor lizard. Anyhow, love the balcony!

As the resort is island-based, the electricity supply is switched off between 3pm and 5pm daily. Most visitors would be out of their rooms during that time to enjoy the many activities on the island. No holiday in Gem would be complete without basking in the sun and enjoying a swim at its secluded beaches. Other activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, jungle trekking and beach games. Normally, after enjoying all these activities, hitting the spa is probably the next best option. Tusita Spa offers a range of massages and spa treatments that will leave guests de-stressed and rejuvenated.

Gem Island Resort & Spa also plays a part in turtle conservation. The resort has established a turtle sanctuary and works closely with the State authorities to protect turtles. The staff of the resort seeks out turtle eggs on the secluded beaches of Gem and the nearby Kapas Island. The eggs are collected and transferred to the turtle sanctuary for incubation. Young hatchlings are kept in a specially constructed pool near its jetty before being released into the open sea. So, visitors who are lucky might get a chance to release the hatchlings. 

GETTING THERE:

Getting to Gem Island is really simple. Both Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia fly to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur. From the airport, take a cab and head south for Marang jetty (not Merang jetty). The journey is about 45 minutes. 

If you choose to drive, the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Marang jetty takes approximately six to seven hours via the Karak and East Coast Highway. 

From the jetty, it takes another 15 minutes by boat to Gem Island. Suria Link Boat Service operates frequent and regular services to Gem Island Resort & Spa.

Due to the monsoon season, Gem Island Resort & Spa is closed for four months from November to February. However, it is advisable for visitors to check with the resort.

 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF TERENGGANU

Occupying 12,955 sq km, Terengganu has the state of Kelantan on its north border and Pahang in the south and south west. This land of long sandy beaches has a coastline of  240km facing the South China Sea. Its capital town is Kuala Terengganu.

Like Kelantan, Terengganu is one of the states in the country with strong Malay culture and traditional pursuits such as kite flying, top spinning and batik printing.

Terengganu is blessed with beautiful beaches and islands. Famous islands in the state include Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Kapas.  

BOAT SCHEDULE & CONTACT:

From Marang Jetty to Resort:
9:00 am; 11:00 am;
1:00 pm (not available on Friday);
3:00 pm

From Resort to Marang Jetty:
9:30 am; 11:30 am;
1:30 pm (not available on Friday);
3:30 pm  

Suria Link Boat Service
Zakaria Sulong
H/P: 019-983 9454
 
 
 

HOTEL CONTACTS:

Gem Island Resort & Spa
Lot 2804, Pulau Gemia, Mukim Rusila
Daerah Marang Terengganu
21600 Kuala Trengganu
Terengganu Darul Iman, Malaysia
Tel: +(6) 09-624 5110
Fax: +(6) 09-624 5109

Kuala Lumpur Sales Office
Gem Island Resort & Spa
No 37, 2nd Floor, Jalan Wan Kadir 2,
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +(6) 03-7727 0252 (2 hunting lines)
Fax: +(6) 03-7727 0239
E-mail: irene2leo@gmail.com

Eastern Region Sales Office
Gem Island Resort & Spa
Lot 2804, Pulau Gemia,
Mukim Rusila,
26100 Daerah Marang, Terengganu.
Tel: +(6) 09-624 5110 / 09-669 5910
Fax: +(6) 09-624 5109 / 09-669 9110