Pulau Payar snorkeling and diving departure from Penang

Start Point

Penang

End Point

Pulau Payar

Days

1 days & 0 nights

Price Per Person

MYR 389.00 Twin/MYR 0.00 Single


Tour Description

Diving for fun or diving like a proffesional diver it allows you to experience the rich underwater world, where you can observe coral reefs and a variety of marine species of dive to wracks.

Pulau Payar is a popular island for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts keen on exploring Langkawi’s undersea action. Just 30km south of the main island, it is about 45 minutes away from the Kuah jetty point or about 1hour 15 min from Penang island we take either a catamaran or a speedboat to get here.

Comprising four islands, the largest of which is Pulau Payar, and three smaller isles (Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu and Pulau Segantang) this marine park is spread over two nautical miles. None of these islands are inhabited and are strictly regulated by the Fisheries Department of Kedah to maintain their pristine condition.

Kedah Fisheries Department introduces certain guidelines to help preserve the marine park and only allowing tour operators registered with them to conduct tourism activities in the marine park.

Snorkeling and/or diving experience

Place visiting
Pulau Payar
Today's Highlights

 

The Pulau Payar Marine Park is a popular destination for snorkelling and diving. Deemed as Malaysia’s oldest marine park sanctuary, it is comprised of four islands - Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu, Pulau Segantang, and Pulau Payar, which is the biggest among the four. All the islands are uninhabited and none of them offer any accommodation to visitors.

The wide range of coral reef, including Tubastrea Micrantha and Semi-Precious Antipathes, represents the sanctuary’s uniqueness, with various species of exotic fishes roaming around the area, such as barracudas, clownfish, horse-eyed jacks and black-tipped reef sharks.

One of the top dive sites in Pulau Payar is the Coral Garden, a secluded section of the park that offers the best spot for diving enthusiasts to be in awe with the rich colourful corals and magnificent sea creatures. The park also provides an observation area in the floating platform for those who don’t want to get wet.

Apart from diving and snorkelling, swimming in the calm sheltered waters is also a popular activity. Other unique activity there includes baby shark feeding, which gives visitors a chance to get up close with the adorable creatures. Besides that, the park also offers hiking trails to those who want to enjoy a non-marine activity.

Unlimited Snorkeling

Duration : 6 Hours (9:00am - 3:00pm)

Included:

  • Snorkeling Guide
  • Marine Park Fee
  • Full Snorkeling Equipments
  • Packed Lunch & Mineral Water
  • Life Jacket
  • Boat transfer from Penang to Pulau Payar (round trip)

Prices from Penang

RM 389 adults transferred to USA / Euro arround 80

RM 339 Childeren transferred to USA / Euro 70 

Note : Departures from Penang Island also possible please contact our concierge service team they will be most happy to assist you further at concierge@above-5.com

Description

  • Sessions : Thursday to Monday (Closed on Tuesday & Wednesday)
    Closed for tourists between March to May each year

 

Description

For more information please contact our concierge team at concierge@above-5.com or for bookings please contact reservation@above-5.com 

How to Get There from Penang

Place visiting
Pulau Payar
Today's Highlights

How to Get There from Penang


Pulau Payar is accessible only via organized tours—no private boats allowed to protect the ecosystem.

Depart from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in George Town, Penang:
>  Ferry Trip : 1-2 hour ride on air-conditioned catamarans or speedboats (8:15 AM departure typical).
>. Full Itinerary : Tours include hotel pickup (7:00-7:55 AM), pier check-in (8:00 AM), arrival at Payar (10:15 AM), and return by 3:30-4:00 PM, with drop-off by 5:00-6:00 PM.

This day trip is from pick-up hotel and return back to the hotel 

Please note these prices are based on estimate prices from Penang island prices can be a bit higher or lower due to pick up location and unexspected increase of fuel 

Description

For more information please contact our concierge team at concierge@above-5.com or for bookings please contact reservation@above-5.com