[pgross]

went to tioman last week..quite a long journey ..takes around 5hr by coach
was doing snorkeling at the beach..
very nice scenery and food is quite good
there is duty free there so cigarettes and alcohol drinks cheap.
i can recommend this place for those wanna relieve work,studies,etc stress and also see the clear blue water

[PeA_NuTz]

yeah great place.
But not for those who wants nightlife.

U didn't went out to other islands for snorkeling? It was great.

[pgross]

Originally Posted by PeA_NuTz

yeah great place.
But not for those who wants nightlife.

U didn't went out to other islands for snorkeling? It was great.

yes i went to the other island...the view in the sea was remarkable

[pgross]

Originally Posted by jasminee

any idea when is the 'best season' to go there?

i am also wondering whether it is possible to visit the places within Tioman Island within a week. (hope that I am not too adventerous... :S)

i am actually considering to take up tour packages from Nam Ho Travel too... went to their website and saw that they have quite a few interesting itininaries to various places of Tioman Island too... guess i got to decide on where to go soon! Hahaha.

im not so sure but the ppl there say that tioman rarely rains so it should be fine to go any time..1 week is quite good..i stayed there for 4 days

[stoopidbin]

best time is AUG to OCT.

Dec to Apr is monsoon season

may water is still not so clear as it is just after monsoon season

June/ July holiday to many ppl and activities causing the water to be not so clear

Nov to Dec start of school holiday

So Best time is aug to oct.. between this period, make sure u check that it is not rainy season... rainy season are not really trackable nowadays due to greenhouse thingy.

[PeA_NuTz]

Going back there on 17 - 19aug for diving

[cloud77]

Tioman is a great place for snorkeling but dun think the water there is crystal clear though ? Redang Island water is much clearer in my opinion and a great place for scuba diving

[dleodleo]

Hi,

I am thinking of bring my 2 kids to Tioman, just to check with you is it suitable to go snorkelling with a 2.5 yrs old child? For 7 years old kid should be fine right?

Is paya beach run down?

[icyheart]

Originally Posted by cloud77

Tioman is a great place for snorkeling but dun think the water there is crystal clear though ? Redang Island water is much clearer in my opinion and a great place for scuba diving

yes, been to redang and can say it's very beautiful. but takes a longer time to travel. 10hrs by coach

[nbk3]

Originally Posted by dleodleo

Hi,

I am thinking of bring my 2 kids to Tioman, just to check with you is it suitable to go snorkelling with a 2.5 yrs old child? For 7 years old kid should be fine right?

Is paya beach run down?

for 2.5yo might not be suitable for snorkeling, at most would be water based activities with floats, or even be limited to the pool? but if u're going snorkeling, there must be someone responsible to take care of the 2.5yo. 7yo shud be able to adapt pretty fast also, but prior, on-land exposure to how to breath thru the mouth with the snorkeling gear is advisable.

[PeA_NuTz]

Originally Posted by cloud77

Tioman is a great place for snorkeling but dun think the water there is crystal clear though ? Redang Island water is much clearer in my opinion and a great place for scuba diving

Yup. But redang too far and slight more ex.
Planning to go perhentian next year.

[dkuan88]

Originally Posted by dleodleo

Hi,

I am thinking of bring my 2 kids to Tioman, just to check with you is it suitable to go snorkelling with a 2.5 yrs old child? For 7 years old kid should be fine right?

Is paya beach run down?

Juz came back from Tioman with family.
My kids 6, 8, 11. I threw them all in the marine park then throw roti besides them so all the big fishes swims around them. They enjoyed it alot. with life jackets of course. RM 5/day/jacket. Also brought them to swim at the waterfall.

Also with us another Sin family with a 3 yrs kid.
Both parents swam with them. Daddy took alot of pics.

With life jackets & calm seas should be no problem at all.
Go to Tioman must enjoy the sea lah!

Remember to bring Zambuk. Some beaches have sandflies.
Very itchy neh. My eldest son kena jialat.

Enjoy yrself!

YouTube - Tioman

[iEuroy]

gr8 place. nice place too.

[PeA_NuTz]

Good and cheap place.
Friendly people too!

[dragonhole]

went diving at tioman before. saw lots of cuttle fish there.

saw 2-3 blacktip shark as well... close to the tioman jetty.