Pulau Kapas Resort

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  • PULAU KAPAS PACKAGE FOREIGNER TRAVEL GUIDE 2024 

    A rustic tropical island just 10 minutes from the mainland, Pulau Kapas is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a cheap, relaxing few days. A popular spot for backpackers who are looking to get off the beaten track, this is a great place to meet other travellers. Pulau Kapas is not a party island but somewhere to go to read, swim, snorkel, hike or take day trips to neighbouring islands. You can easily get bored here so pop it in your itinerary between busier places when you need a little downtime. The vibe of the island is super rustic, relaxed and everyone living and working on there seems so chilled out that it ends up being contagious. 

    When To Go to Pulau Kapas

    As with the rest of the islands on the east coast, resorts open and ferries start in Early February after the monsoon season ends, and close at the end of October when it kicks off again. February and October are seen as the off peak ‘shoulder’ months with tourist numbers slowly going up through March and May before peaking in June and July, then gradually tailing off again.

    In the peak months (June – July) it’s worth it to book ahead to guarantee a bed for the night, but I’m sure you can pitch a tent somewhere if you do decide to go on a whim. As with the rest of the islands in Malaysia, Kapas gets busier on weekends with locals coming for a short break.

    We were here in March and had incredible weather and it was quiet, but there was still a great vibe around the place and lots of people to chat to.

    How To Get To Pulau Kapas

    Boats leave Marang Jetty, near Kuala Terengganu, and cost MYR 40 for two ways. You can book the boat here (note that schedule can change depending on the weather). The sea crossing here can be rough but it’s very short around 10 minutes – I would still take some anti-nausea tablets if you’re prone to sea sickness. You can book the boat at the jetty or call ahead using the number on the above website. 

    From Kuala Lumpur

    To get to Kuala Terrengganu you can take a direct bus from Kuala Lumpur (6-7 hours, MYR 45 or fly directly from Kuala Lumpur with Air Asia . It’s best to book your bus before you go, even in low season and especially at weekends, when a lot of Singaporean and Malaysian people will visit the islands. We used BusOnlineTicket.com to book our buses. The prices are the same as quoted on other websites but the customer service is better and you can pay by PayPal for your protection. You get to choose your seats when you book so you will be guaranteed to sit with your travel buddy!

    Pulau Kapas Resort And Chalet

    Kapas Beach Chalet (KBC) 

    This is where we stayed on Kapas and we absolutely loved it. This Dutch-run beachfront place offers a variety of rooms for small to medium budgets and a great menu full of cheap local and western food. The staff are really friendly and it seems to attract a lot of young travellers so it would a be spot to meet people.

    The budget rooms in KBC are MYR 19 for a bed in a dorm room, MYR 80 for a double fan room with a shared bathroom and MYR 120 for a double air con room with en suite. The rooms are clean and well kept, you don’t hear much noise apart from the ocean and the chickens that roam freely around the place every day. They have western toilets and the showers are cold water, but it’s so hot that it didn’t really matter. They also offer mosquito nets in the rooms.

    The confusing thing about KBC is that there are two of them, right beside each other. We heard a rumour that the original KBC was set up and run by a Dutch guy and was very popular with westerners. More recently the Malaysian authorities made him hand half of it over to be run by a Malay person so you have one side (where we stayed) that has budget dorm and double rooms (air con & fan), and another (the Malay side) that offers beach chalets. Googling KBC will mostly get you the chalet side – I can’t find our rooms anywhere. The two places are basically combined so they’re right beside each other, but the chalets are a bit more expensive at MYR 170 per night.

    I’d recommend staying at KBC (the Dutch side) and when we go back to Kapas I’ll definitely book back in! The food was SO good (Tim recommends the Thai beef salad!) and really cheap, so if you don’t stay here then at least pop over here to eat.

    Kapas Turtle Valley 

    Set on its own private beach with sea-facing bungalows, Turtle Valley is the most upmarket resort we saw on Kapas. This is another Dutch-owned resort, and offers rooms from MYR 240 for a double room with private bathroom, hot showers, breakfast and wifi. There is a minimum of two nights per booking and they are the only place that we found that takes card payments. If you’re on a romantic break / honeymoon or just have more money then it would be a good option.

    What To Bring to Pulau Kapas

    There is a small shop in KBC resort that sells crisps, Oreos and toiletries, plus another small shop up by the jetty which doesn’t seem to open much but sells noodles and other sorts of snacks. Apart from that you won’t be able to buy anything there. There is no ATM either so bring enough cash with you for your entire stay.

    Bring plenty of suncream and bug spray as you will definitely need both. It’s always more expensive to buy these on islands so always stock up in a pharmacy before you leave.

    There are no laundry facilities on the island (although KBC does offer a service where your laundry is taken to the mainland and brought back clean the next morning), so bring some detergent to wash your clothes in the sink . This is true of all of the islands we went to apart from Tioman so bring it with you when you leave!

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    5 Top Activities Can Be Done On Kapas Island

    1. Snorkelling

    The snorkelling around Kapas is superb! You can snorkel right from the beach or else you can do it as part of a tour organised by Kapas Marine Boat Service. It’s MYR 10 to rent a snorkel and usually around MYR 10 to join a snorkel tour, although you can haggle a bit. If you’re a good swimmer you can snorkel across to nearby Gem Island, a private island just beside Kapas.

    2. Kayaking

    You can rent kayaks from your accommodation to explore the island and islands nearby. 

    3. Gem Island

    This tiny, beautiful island is right next to Kapas and a good place to visit on a day trip. There is just one resort here but it’s very expensive – around 3x more than Kapas, so only go here for food if you have the budget. There are deck chairs or hammocks where you can relax and read or you can snorkel around the island. You can swim, kayak or take a boat here which should cost RM20 per person return. 

    4. Hiking

    There is a hike you can do to a hill that’s called Bukit Singa. If you do want an activity then you can reach  Kapas Marine Boat Service to set up the activities you like.

     5. Explore the beaches

    The best beaches on the island aren’t the ones that have resorts on them, possibly because of so many boats coming and going. Further up the island, away from main beach there are some beautiful and empty beaches with crystal clear water and no sharp coral to walk on when you first get into the water. One unique thing about Kapas is the gorgeous steps that have been built into the rocks to take you from beach to beach. Some of these have been damaged from monsoon season so be little careful, but definitely explore the beaches and don’t just stay near your resort.

    Tips On Kapas Island

    We paid MYR 39 return for our boat trip to Kapas, but I’ve read on the  Kapas Marine website that they offer various kinds of activities. This might be outdated information, but just in case, you can find their information on their website.

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Jom berkhemah di Pulau Kapas

    Pulau Kapas adalah salah satu tarikan pelancongan yang terletak di Marang, Terengganu.

    Biarpun tidak terkenal seperti Pulau Perhentian dan Pulau Redang, pulau ini mempunyai keistimewaan dan keindahan tersendiri yang membuatkan anda harus melawat ke pulau kapas.

    Sesuai dengan namanya, Pulau Kapas menjadi tumpuan pelancong di dalam dan luar negara kerana memiliki pesisir pantai berwarna putih seperti kapas.

    Selain itu, ada banyak lokasi dan aktiviti menarik yang boleh dilakukan sepanjang berkunjung ke pulau terbabit.

    Terletak hanya 10 minit dari jeti Marang, pengunjung mempunyai pilihan sama ada ingin pulang pada hari sama atau menginap di chalet dan resort disediakan. 

    Jika inginkan kelainan dan menjimatkan wang, anda boleh memilih berkhemah di tapak yang disediakan dengan harga sangat berpatutan

    Baru-baru ini penulis bersama beberapa rakan bercuti ke pulau ini di bawah kendalian Kapas Marine.

    Sebelum menaiki bot, kami diminta berkumpul di Jeti Marang. Sementara itu, penulis mengambil peluang menikmati nasi dagang ikan tongkol di Pasar Marang sebelum bertolak ke Pulau Kapas sekitar jam 9 pagi.

    Konsep percutian kali ini adalah perkhemahan. Sebaik tiba, kami diminta memasang khemah sendiri.

    Bagi kali pertama yang mengikuti program seperti ini, agak sukar untuk mereka memasang khemah dan banyak kejadian lucu berlaku termasuk khemah dipasang terbalik atau runtuh. Mujur ada penganjur membantu mereka.

    Selepas memasang khemah, sementara menanti makanan tengah hari siap, kami diberi peluang membuat aktiviti bebas di kawasan sekitar.

    Penulis memilih melakukan aktiviti selam snorkel. Kejernihan air membolehkan penulis menikmati keindahan batu karang yang berwarna-warni.

    Pada sebelah petang, kami dibawa ke belakang pulau untuk mendaki Bukit Berakit dan mandi di ‘blue lagoon’.

    Kemudian, kami terus dibawa ke jeti berhampiran untuk menikmati keindahan matahari terbenam.

    Pada sebelah malam, penganjur mengadakan sesi perkenalan antara peserta untuk mengeratkan ukhuwah sesama kami.

    Pada hari kedua, selepas sarapan, kami bergerak ke Bukit Singa. Nama Bukit Singa diperoleh kerana bentuk bukit yang menyerupai kepala singa.

    Mendaki Bukit Singa adalah aktiviti wajib sekiranya berkunjung di pulau ini. Untuk ke sini, kami perlu melalui pesisir pantai dan batu-batuan tajam.

    Sampai sahaja di puncak Bukit Singa, penat lelah kami terbayar apabila dihidangkan dengan pemandangan indah dengan laut terbentang luas di depan mata.

    Selesai bergambar, kami diminta terjun dalam laut untuk menyejukkan badan sebelum kembali ke tapak perkhemahan.

    Pada sebelah petang, kami ke jeti untuk meneruskan aktiviti bermandi-manda.

    Seterusnya pada sebelah malam pula, kami meluangkan masa dengan bermain pelbagai permainan yang disediakan dan paling menarik setiap acara ada hadiah disediakan penganjur.

    Pada hari terakhir, sebelum bertolak pulang, kami diminta mengemas semua tinggalan dan sampah-sarap

    Banyak kenangan indah tercipta sepanjang tiga hari dua malam bercuti di Pulau Kapas ini. Jika diberi peluang, penulis ingin kembali membina kenangan baharu di pulau ini!

    Korang boleh booking servis bot dan penginapan di pulau kapas melalui team Kapas Marine yang memang ohsem !

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Bercuti di Pulau Kapas Resort : Pengalaman Trip 3 Hari 2 Malam

    Alang-alang sudah sampai Terengganu dan cuti masih panjang, kita teruslah bercuti ke Pulau Kapas lepas keluar dari Pulau Redang. Booked the trip to stay at OMBAK KAPAS RESORT. 

    I used to come to this island like 8 years ago and at that time I don’t really like the place, maybe because at that time I don’t know how to swim so I didn’t really enjoy it.Now takderlah terrer sangat swim tapi setakat selamatkan diri sendiri boleh la.. hahaha.. 

    Total Cost Bercuti di Pulau Kapas:

    So here goes the trip: 

    • 3 hari 2 malam 3d2n full board package – RM 285/pax for standard room.
    • Actually bilik ini untuk 2 orang tetapi my friend sudah bayar semua tak dapat datang, so duduk la sorang-sorang kat bilik. The price is a little bit high due to school holiday season.

    Hari Pertama

    • 13:40 – Arrived at Jetty Merang from Redang and terus picked up by my friend untuk pergi Jetty Pulau Kapas Marang. The trip took around 45 mins.
    • 15:00 – Take the boat transfer via Kapas Marine  from Jetty Pulau Kapas Marang to this island.
      The boat ride will take around 10 mins to reached there.
    • 15:20 – Arrived and checked in
    • 16:00 – Free & easy
    • 19:00 – Dinner

    Hari Kedua

    • 07:00 – Breakfast
    • 08:00 – Snorkeling depan pantai
    • 12:00 – Lunch and rest
    • 20:00 – Dinner & relax

    Hari Ketiga

    • 07:00 – Breakfast
    • 9.00 – Hiking Bukit Singa
    • 12:00 – Check out
    • 13:30 – Depart to Jetty Marang

    Tips Bercuti di Pulau Kapas

    1. So during off time, you can go for

    1. snorkeling
    2. just relaxing by the beach. Ambik angin tepi pantai best weh!
    3. end to end beach walk – to complete your daily 10k steps count!
    4. mandi pantai la apa lagi..

    2. The beach can be divided into 4 main beach area and there are stairs that connect each side. You are free to roam at each area without anyone stopping you. During low tide, you can just swim across to the other side. 

    3. During night time, in front of Ombak Kapas chalet, there are fire performance show and live band. Boleh la lepak ambil angin malam while listening to music. 

    4. Makanan atau minuman seperti biasa harga pulau. A cup of teh tarik costs around rm3.50. So if you don’t take the full board package, either bring your own food or prepare some cash money since there are no ATM machine on the island. 

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    5. It is possible to do a one day trip. Just ask Kapas Marine ,their office located at Jetty Pulau Kapas Marang. The return boat ride will costs around rm29-39. You can choose either to do a day trip or to stay overnight on the island.

    Senarai Chalet Di Pulau Kapas, Resort atau Campsite

    • Kapas Island Resort
    • Ombak Kapas
    • Qimi Private Bay
    • Captain’s Longhouse
    • Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    • Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    • Longsha Campsite 
    • Lokoloko Campsite

    Koleksi Gambar-gambar menarik di Pulau Kapas

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Pakej Pulau Kapas & Pulau Kapas Resort 2024

    Sedang mencari pakej Pulau Kapas untuk percutian korang? Jom baca perkongsian menarik kami kali ini.

    Dalam perkongsian kali ini, kami akan kongsikan kenapa Pulau Kapas merupakan sebuah destinasi percutian yang menarik dan berbaloi untuk korang kunjungi.

    Kami juga akan kongsikan apa aktiviti menarik dan pilihan pakej Pulau Kapas terbaik untuk korang. Jom baca!

    Kisah Menarik Asal-usul Nama Pulau Kapas

    Kalau korang perasan, unik sebenarnya nama pulau-pulau di Malaysia. Sama juga halnya untuk Pulau Kapas. Ada banyak kisah berkenaan asal-usul nama pulau ini dan semuanya kisah yang sangat menarik.

    Kebanyakan penduduk tempatan percaya bahawa suatu ketika dahulu, pasir di sepanjang pantai di Pulau Kapas ini berwarna kuning. Kononnya, sebuah kapal dagang yang membawa muatan kapas telah tenggelam di sini.

    Segala bahan dan muatan yang dibawa telah hanyut dibawa ombak sekaligus mengubah warna pasir di pulau ini sehingga menjadi warna putih. Ada juga yang mengatakan bahawa nama pulau ini diambil bersempena nama pokok kapas.

    Ada banyak pokok kapas pada ketika itu di pulau ini sehingga diberikan nama sebagai Pulau Kapas oleh penduduk setempat. Begitulah sedikit sebanyak sejarah asal usul nama pulau ini. Menarik kan?

    Lokasi Pulau Kapas

    Ia merupakan salah satu lokasi percutian popular di Malaysia yang terletak hanya enam kilometer sahaja daripada daratan negeri Terengganu jika korang datang ke sini melalui jeti Marang dengan menaiki bot.

    Pulau di Laut Cina Selatan ini yang terletak di dalam daerah Marang, Terengganu ini mengambil masa sekitar 30 minit jika korang menaiki bot biasa. Sebaliknya, korang boleh menjimatkan perjalanan korang dan sampai sekitar 10 minit sahaja dengan bot laju.

    Ia juga tidak jauh dengan Kuala Terengganu. Daripada jeti Marang ke Kuala Terengganu yang merupakan ibu negeri Terengganu, ia hanya mengambil masa sekitar 20 minit sahaja.

    Keunikan Pakej Pulau Kapas

    Dalam pakej Pulau Kapas yang akan kami kongsikan ini, korang akan dibawa untuk menikmati keindahan alam semulajadi pulau ini yang terkenal dengan pasir pantainya yang putih, kejernihan air lautnya dan beberapa aktiviti menarik yang korang tidak patut lepaskan untuk dilakukan disini.

    Korang juga akan didedahkan dengan aktiviti utama yang menjadi tarikan dan tumpuan pelancong dari dalam dan luar negara. Selain beberapa hidden gems yang ada di Pulau Kapas ini.

    3 Aktiviti Utama Pakej Pulau Kapas

    1. Snorkeling dan Menyelam di Pulau Kapas

    Aktiviti snorkelling dan menyelam skuba merupakan aktiviti yang tidak asing lagi apabila korang bercuti di kawasan pulau.

    Pulau Kapas ini juga tidak ketinggalan dalam menyediakan kelengkapan untuk korang melakukan aktiviti tersebut.

    Setiap pengunjung yang pernah menyelam di sini begitu berpuas hati dengan ribuan ikan dan terumbu karang yang menyapa mereka di dasar laut.

    Antara spesies hidupan laut yang korang bakal bertemu adalah belut laut,ikan pari, kerang gergasi, sotong, landak laut, gamat dan banyak lagi.

    Tambahan pula, jika bernasib baik korang boleh beramah-mesra dengan penyu yang kadang2 muncul diperairan pulau kapas !

    2. Mendaki Bukit Singa di Pulau Kapas

    Jika ke Pulau Kapas korang wajib untuk ke Bukit Singa kerana ia merupakan landmark kepada pulau ini. Ia dikenali Bukit Singa kerana dari sisi bukit ini ia kelihatan seperti kepala singa.

    Untuk ke sini korang perlu memakai pakaian yang sesuai kerana perjalanannya yang memerlukan korang untuk mendaki bukit dan kawasan yang berbatu licin.Sekurang-kurangnya memakai kasut atau selipar yang sukar untuk tertanggal !

    Kebanyakkan pengunjung ke sini untuk menikmati pemandangan Pulau Kapas dan merakamkan gambar yang begitu menakjubkan!

    3. Island Hopping Pulau Kapas

    Selain itu korang boleh mendapatkan perkhidmatan bot untuk melakukan aktiviti island hoping atau mengelilingi pulau kapas.

    Bagi aktiviti ini korang bakal dibawa ke destinasi shark point iaitu lokasi yang mempunyai ikan jerung yang banyak, melihat kawasan tebing yang berbentuk hati ,melawat gua kelawar dan melawat blue lagoon yang terletak di belakang pulau kapas.

    Walaupun destinasi untuk island hoping ini tidak begitu banyak, tetapi ia cukup untuk membuat korang terpesona dengan keajaiban alam ini.

    Korang juga berpeluang untuk menyaksikan panorama Pulau Gemia yang dikenali sebagai pulau mewah di Kuala Terengganu.

    Senarai Pakej Pulau Kapas

    Ada beberapa jenis pakej Pulau Kapas yang kami ingin tawarkan kepada korang. Pakej-pakej ini dibuat mengikut jumlah hari yang korang ingin luangkan disini, jenis aktiviti dan juga mengikut bajet korang. Korang juga boleh untuk dapatkan resort sahaja di Pulau Kapas melalui Kapas Marine

    1. Pakej Pulau Kapas 3H2M Full Board

    Pakej ini adalah untuk 3 Pax dimana anda diberikan tiga pilihan penginapan yang berbeza iaitu: 

    •  Superior (Kipas) : Serendah RM372
    •  Suite Garden (Aircond) : Serendah RM410
    •  Deluxe (Aircond): Serendah RM430

    2. Pakej Pulau Kapas 2H1M Full Board

    •  Superior (Kipas) : Serendah RM220
    •  Suite Garden (Aircond) : Serendah RM254
    •  Deluxe (Aircond): Serendah RM260

    3. Pakej Camping Pulau Kapas

    RM80 per camp per night for 4 pax


    4. Custom Pakej Pulau Kapas

    Pakej Untuk custom Aktiviti,Makanan & Penginapan pada tawaran harga yang paling baik !

    Sila Berhubung Dengan Team Kami Untuk Lebih Detail Kapas Marine

    Tempat Penginapan di Pulau Kapas

    Pulau yang berkeluasan kira-kira 2.72 km persegi ini turut menawarkan beberapa chalet dan resort penginapan yang begitu selesa untuk korang melepaskan lelah.

    Antaranya adalah:

    • Kapas Island Resort
    • Ombak Kapas
    •  DSeri Pulau Kapas
    • Qimi Private Bay
    • Captain’s Longhouse
    • Pak Ya Sea view cafe and chalet
    • Kapas Coral Beach Resort
    • Longsha Campsite 
    • Lokoloko Campsite

    Jom pilih dan tempah pakej yang paling sesuai dengan anda kerana Pulau Kapas sentiasa menjadi pilihan ramai terutamanya pada musim-musim cuti. Jadi, lebih cepat anda tempah, lebih baik.

    Banyak sangat perkara, aktiviti dan keunikan yang kami ingin anda rasai sendiri di Pulau Kapas. Jadi, kami ingin mengajak anda untuk baca dengan lebih lanjut mengenai pakej-pakej yang kami tawarkan.

    “Nak Dapatkan Pakej dan Trip Pulau Kapas Terbaik?”

    Jangan risau. Anda Sudah Berada Di Tempat Yang Tepat ! Kami Adalah Syarikat Yang menguruskan pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan di Pulau Kapas dan penginapan Di Pulau Kapas, Jom Travel Like A Local Bersama Kami Kapas Marine ! 

  • Pulau Kapas: the perfect Malaysian island you have to visit

    When one think  about islands in Malaysia, just about every other tourist ends up in Perhentian Islands, Langkawi or Sipadan in East Malaysia. As a local, I knew better but despite that fact, and having escaped to many islands on the east of Malaysia (not just the ones mentioned), Pulau Kapas was strangely never on my radar. 

     

    I was tasked with the planning of our holiday with my parents-in-laws. Wanting to ensure that they get an authentic Malaysian island experience, I had a list of criteria to check off: it has to be affordable, convenient, pristine, beautiful and yet not too touristy. Booming party music till dawn is a huge no-no. Also preferably, it should be a destination that Chris and I have never been to so that it’ll be much of a new territory to us as it is to them. 

     

    Surprisingly, there isn’t much information on Pulau Kapas available. There were a few blog posts written up by travellers, with photos of azure waters and swaying palms, enough to convince us that this quiet island could be an ideal addition to our trip, but information about accommodation, bus or boat timings, were scarce. There was nothing much we could book in advance.

    ARRIVAL AT KAPAS ISLAND JETTY , MARANG

    We took an overnight bus from Penang to Kuala Terengganu. As it was the beginning of March and barely the start of the season, bus tickets were hard to procure in Georgetown. We had to go to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, the main bus terminal in Penang, to get our tickets the day before.

    We left at 8.30 pm and arrived at 5 am at Kuala Terengganu bus terminal. Stepping off the bus, I almost kissed the ground, giving thanks to the divine that we arrived in one piece. It was one of those rides where you never know if you’ll survive.

    A cab driver drove us to Marang Jetty, where we were to take the speed boat across to Pulau Kapas, but he warned us that since it was barely 6am, nothing’s going to be opened. Most of the villagers were still doing their morning prayers in the mosque nearby.

    He was right. When we pulled up to Marang Jetty, nothing stirred except for a fellow backpacker there–a young Spanish guy, whose figure lay curled up in a ball with his backpack serving as a pillow. He took the bus from Kuala Lumpur and got dropped off at near the jetty area. He was glad that he now had some company.

    Eventually, someone came to pull up the steel awnings of the shop that we were sitting in front of. A young affable man sold us return speed boat tickets for RM39 each via Kapas Marine Boat Services. The prices are probably the best i believe. The earliest departure was at 8.00am, we were told.

    The medium Kapas Marine Boat Services speedboat sped across the clear turquoise waters as we hung on tight on the sides of the boat. The boat heaved and dipped each time we crossed a swell, causing the just-eaten roti canai to swirl in our tummies. I looked over at my in-laws but they looked like they were having the time of their lives.  Salty water grazed my hair and skin. The morning sun was slowly warming the atmosphere up. I have craved for this feeling for a long time.

    Pulau Kapas took our breath away even from the distance. Barely bigger than 5 km, this little drop of tropical paradise in the South China Sea is as idyllic as it gets. A few beach chalets scatter against the backdrop of a jungle.

    We enquired at three different places, namely KBC, Ombak Kapas and Kapas Coral Beach Resort but in the end settled for the last one. The wooden A-frame huts of KBC came highly recommended by backpackers on the Internet but it was extremely basic and not very cheap (from RM80). It room was dark and it smelt a bit dank. I got the rustic charm of it but I didn’t think my in-laws would enjoy their stay here.

    Then we moved on to Qimi Private Bay. It looked promising in the beginning. It was spartan as well but at least when you open the shutters, you get a lot of light and fresh air (mosquitoes too unfortunately) into the room. But there was no mosquito net. It was at least clean. RM150-RM180 for a fan room.

    In the end we settled on Ombak Kapas Resort because the garden chalets faced the sea. You could easily hang on in the balcony and chill. We paid RM250 for an air-conditioned room . It was too expensive for a rather basic room. The bathroom’s tiles were covered in some chalky residue, probably built-up left by hard water. Still, the toilet looked a little better than the ones in the previous accommodations that we checked out.

    KBC’s restaurant was probably the most popular, especially among western tourists. It was always full during meal times: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining there was comfortable affair. Western and Asian meals were offered at prices that were pocket friendly, mostly between RM 8-RM15. It was probably the only ala-carte restaurant that opens consistently from 8am till 10pm. Waiters were friendly and attentive. The German girl, probably the manager of the establishment, turned out to be an ex-resident of Leipzig, a city which is 45 minutes away from our place! She told us that she discovered Pulau Kapas seven years ago and has never left the place since!

    It was when we were having dinner there that we discovered the other KBC (which I shall call KBC 2). How could we have missed it? Tucked right behind the restaurant was a newly built 2-storey building with both air-conditioning and fan rooms. The fan rooms on the first level were from RM160 while the air-conditioned ones were RM185.

    KBC’s restaurant was probably the most popular, especially among western tourists. It was always full during meal times: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining there was comfortable affair. Western and Asian meals were offered at prices that were pocket friendly, mostly between RM 8-RM15. It was probably the only ala-carte restaurant that opens consistently from 8am till 10pm. Waiters were friendly and attentive. The German girl, probably the manager of the establishment, turned out to be an ex-resident of Leipzig, a city which is 45 minutes away from our place! She told us that she discovered Pulau Kapas seven years ago and has never left the place since!

    It was when we were having dinner there that we discovered the other KBC (which I shall call KBC 2). How could we have missed it? Tucked right behind the restaurant was a newly built 2-storey building with both air-conditioning and fan rooms. The fan rooms on the first level were from RM160 while the air-conditioned ones were RM185.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO PULAU KAPAS

    • Go off-season. The official season starts from February to October but it doesn’t really get busy till May. Avoid weekends (Thursday evenings to Sunday mornings) and local school holidays because you’ll get the local crowds. We went in the beginning of March and it was perfect, including the weather.
    • There are no ATMs on the island so it’s best if you have some cash with you. Especially if you’re planning to stay long.
    • Bring mosquito repellent as you’ll need it between 5pm to 8pm. After that, locals say, the mosquitoes disappear. Interestingly, they’re right. That’s why dinner at Qimi’s always starts after 8pm.
    • If you’re crave for chips or cookies at random hours of the day, you might need to stock up from mainland. There a little sundry shop that sells water and sunscreen. 
    • Pulau Kapas is not an island where you’d party and have bonfires. 

     GETTING THERE

    • There are at least five boat departures and arrivals a day but the timings change according to season. To be safe, first departure to Pulau Kapas from Marang Jetty starts from 7.00-.800 am while the first boat from Pulau Kapas to mainland is 8.30 am. The boat ride between mainland and Pulau Kapas is 10 minutes. The main service provider is Kapas Marine  which has an office just by the jetty. 
    • There are overnight busses from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Kuala Terengganu or maybe even to Marang Jetty. They all take about eight hours and while comfortable, there’s a chance your driver is an aspiring F1 driver. Take busses at your own risk. Busses that take you to the Kuala Terengganu bus station will arrive at 5 am in the morning.
    • If you’re planning to take a taxi from the bus station to the jetty, do note that early mornings are the worst time to negotiate with taxi drivers. A taxi for two may cost RM30 while a taxi for four, RM45-60.
    • Flying could be a better option as you’ll be able get one-way tickets from AirAsia for as low as RM 42 (from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu). If you take a taxi between airport and Marang Jetty, you should factor in at least 45 minutes of travel time.

    WHERE TO STAY

    • There aren’t any Airbnbs or 5-star beach resorts on Pulau Kapas.  You’ll mostly find very basic rooms, like a small room with a bed. We’d initially wanted to stay at KBC A-Frames (there are also dorms available) because we’ve read good things about it but after seeing it, it wasn’t what we’d expected. So we chose Ombak Kapas Resort instead (we couldn’t check out the other places at the other end). It still wasn’t the best (RM250 for a double air-conditioned room) but it was okay. They also have fan rooms. Most people who stay here are local tourists on a package.
    • The newer KBC rooms would be our recommendation. You’ll find them tucked away behind the KBC Restaurant (RM160-RM185).
    • Kapas Turtle Valley offers better rooms but at a steeper price (RM200 and above) but if you stay there, it’ll be a bit cut-off from the rest of Pulau Kapas.
    • There are three camping sites, Lokoloko campsite Longsha Longhouse and Ombak Campsite.

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