Mersing Jetty Ferry Terminal Overview
The Mersing Ferry terminal is also known as the Mersing Jetty. The ferry terminal serves as a gateway to popular tourist destinations in the Tioman Islands. The terminal has various ticket counters and is the departure and arrival stop for various ferries that run from Mersing Ferry to Tioman and back. Mersing Jetty is equipped with modern facilities and is wheelchair accessible. It is near many locations in Johor, Malaysia and also has affordable hotels where passengers can stay before boarding a ferry from the terminal. If you're hoping to book tickets to the Tioman Islands from Mersing Ferry Terminal, you can do so from redBus.
Address of the Mersing Jetty
Mersing Jetty, Jalan Abu Bakar,
Mersing Kechil,
86800 Mersing,
Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 19-294 1683
If you have any queries or require assistance with Mersing Ferry ticket booking, or wish to complain, you can visit the office or contact the support staff.
How to Get to Mersing Jetty
The Mersing Ferry Terminal is connected to nearby locations and cities by public transport, mainly buses. You can take a bus from any bus station in the town of Mersing and reach the terminal. This is usually done by locals who need to catch a ferry from the terminal.
A bus to Mersing Jetty will arrive at the Mersing bus station, close to the ferry terminal and within a walkable distance. Buses from Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Muadzam Shah, etc connect to the Mersing bus terminal. You can take a taxi to arrive directly at the ferry terminal for a more comfortable trip. You can book the ferry tickets with redBus Ferry. The ferry service is operated by Blue Water Ferry, which offers economy class tickets for the ride to the island.
How to reach Mersing Jetty from Kuala Lumpur?
Buses from Kuala Lumpur depart from KL Sentral and TBS bus stations. You can book bus tickets online to save some time. The journey will be 6-7 hours, but the buses will have comfortable amenities. The bus tickets will be in the range of MYR 35-43. From the bus terminal, the jetty is at a walkable distance. The following operators serve the TBS to Mersing bus route -
- Sanwa Express
- Maraliner
- Transnasional
How to reach Mersing Jetty from Singapore?
If you are traveling from Singapore to Tioman Island, the direct bus from Singapore can take you to the Mersing bus terminal. Then, you can walk to Mersing Jetty, where you can board the ferry to Tioman Islands. The bus journey from Singapore to Mersing will be 3 -4 hours.
You can book buses from the following bus operators -
- KKKL Travels and Tours Pte Ltd
Once you reach the Mersing Bus terminal, you will need to walk to the jetty which is about 10 minutes away. You can check the Mersing Ferry schedule and ensure that you have enough time to reach the jetty and board the ferry.
Another way of getting to the Mersing Ferry Terminal is by cab or rental car. If you are traveling to Mersing from a location that does not have direct buses, it is best to book a cab. You can also rent a car for the journey. This is a great option if you are traveling with a large group of family and friends, or if you have a lot of luggage. You can travel comfortably in a cab or car and easily reach the ferry terminal.
Popular Routes that Start from Mersing Jetty
Ferries from the Mersing Ferry Terminal connect the Tioman Islands. There are several ferries available on multiple routes. If you are booking a ferry boat from the Mersing Jetty to Tioman, you can opt for different routes to various villages in Pulau Tioman. Take a look at some of the top routes from Mersing Ferry Terminal to the Tioman Islands. You can book a ferry on any of these popular routes from the redBus website or app.
- Mersing Jetty to Kampung Genting Ferry Terminal
- Mersing Jetty to Air Batang Ferry Terminal
- Mersing Jetty to Kampung Salang Ferry Terminal
- Mersing Jetty to Tekek Ferry Terminal
- Mersing Jetty to Kampung Paya Ferry Terminal
Popular Mersing Ferry Operators
There are several ferry operators that provide services to and from the Mersing Ferry Terminal. If you check the Mersing Ferry schedule on redBus, you will find ferries available from various operators every day of the week. Some of the top ferry operators include:
- Bluewater Ferry
- Cataferry
You can book one-way or round-trip tickets on any of these ferries. Both ferry operators provide frequent service on the different routes between the Mersing Jetty Ferry Terminal and the terminals on the Tioman Islands.
Amenities Available at the Mersing Jetty
If you've booked a ferry from Mersing to Tioman and you've arrived early, then you will need to wait a while. However, that will not be a problem because of the facilities available at the Mersing Ferry terminal. You can wait for your ferry, enjoy a bite, or even get some shopping done at the terminal. Check the amenities as below -
- Clean and well-maintained waiting rooms
- Comfortable seats for passengers waiting for their ferry to arrive
- Restaurants that serve a variety of dishes
- Ticketing counters for popular ferry operators
- Separate queuing lanes for ticket counters
- Car park with round-the-clock security
- ATMs
- Supermarket for some last-minute shopping
- Hygienic washrooms
Marine Parking Fee
As the island is a part of marine park sanctuary passengers must pay a marina park conservation fee before entering.
Book Mersing to Tioman Ferry Tickets Online on redBus
If you want to avoid the queues at the Mersing Ferry terminal, you can easily book tickets online. redBus will show you all ferries available from Mersing Jetty and you can book any that fits your itinerary. Use code RBFERRY and get up to 50% off on your ferry ticket online!