Summer 2018 - Cruising Itinerary South China Sea - Malaysia & Indonesia - Yachtside Charter
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Summer 2018 – Cruising Itinerary South China Sea – Malaysia & Indonesia
Kawthuang, Myanmar
Phuket, Thailand
Tioman, Malaysia
Anambas, Indonesia
Schooner Dallinghoo Cruising Area
Winter Season – November to May
Andaman Sea including:- Myanmar, Thailand,
Malaysia and the Andaman Islands
Summer Season – May to October
South China Sea – Malaysian East Coast Islands
and the Anambas Islands of Indonesia
Palau Matak
Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Tioman Island, Malaysia
Schooner Dallinghoo – Summer Cruising 2017
From May through to October 2017 Schooner Dallinghoo will be based in the South China Sea and we
are delighted to offer our guest the in the amazing this cruising ground, principally the Malaysia East
Coast Islands (with Tioman being the most well-known) and the Anambas Islands of Indonesia, these are
less known and off the beaten track but are truly amazing.
Guests can join Dallinghoo either in Johor (which has an international airport and easy reach to
Singapore International Airport) or they can fly direct to either Tioman or Anambas (Palau Matak)on a
regular turbo-prop service.
Other areas of the South China Sea are also within reach, such as:- Koh Samui in Thailand and Sabah on
Johor, Malaysia
the Malaysian Island of Borneo
Malaysian East Coast Islands
The Malaysian Peninsular has two distinct weather patterns caused by the two monsoons, while the Islands on
the West Coast such as Langkawi are experiencing their wet season between May and October the islands on
the East Coast are having their finest months. The seas are calm and with little rain these months are ideal for
cruising this coastline and exploring the many islands on Schooner Dallinghoo. These islands are renowned for
their powder white sandy beaches, crystal clear aqua blue water and lush green jungle interiors making these
an amazing cruise opportunity.
Though there are islands along much of the east coast they can be mostly be split into two groups, the Seribuat
Archipelago in the south and the northern islands off Terengganu. Both these groups have a principle island,
Pulau Redang in the north and Pulau Tioman in the south, these have fairly good connections by ferry and have
airstrips. Due to these connections Redang is easily reached from both the major Malaysian cities of Penang
and Kulua Lumpur and Tioman is reached easily from both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Due to this both have
a number of resorts, basic infrastructure and can be a little busy especially at the weekend.
Lying off these two islands is a collection of smaller island, all beautiful and less explored many of which do not
have ferry access and an only be accessed by private boats or yachts.
The Seribuat Archipelago, off the east coast of Johor, is a constellation of some of Malaysia’s most beautiful
islands many regularly appear in magazines top 10 beaches / island in the world! Of the cluster of 64 islands,
most people only know of Pulau Tioman, the largest, which is actually a part of Pahang. This leaves the rest of
the archipelago as far less-visited dots of tranquility.
Pulau Tioman is in Pahang ("East Coast") within the Mersing Marine Park, and consists of 13 islands
including; Pulau Sibu, Pulau Harimau, Palau Mensirip, Pulau Goal, Pulau Besar, Pulau Tengah, Pulau Hujong,
Pulau Rawa, Pulau Tinggi, Pulau Mentinggi, Pulau Sibu Hujung, Pulau Pemanggil and Pulau Aur.
Tioman's beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie South Pacific as "Bali Hai". In the 1970s, Time magazine
selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. The densely forested island is still sparsely
inhabited. Also it is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers from around
the region.
Tioman is a popular tourist spot easily accessible by plane from KL and Singapore. It doesn't as many white coral sand beaches, but the sea is crystal clear and there are many diving sites around the island. Tioman is quite big (20 Km from north to south) and is covered by tropical rainforest. There are many jungle trails and one of them connects the main village on the west coast with Juara beach on the east coast, the densely forested island is still sparsely inhabited with a couple of small villages and a number of resorts. With both a marina and airstrip island is the main hub for travellers to the other less developed islands. Pulau Rawa has one resort and a dream of a beach - beautiful, with white coral sand, coconut trees and crystal clear water. The resort consists of a large number of and there is just this one beach, which is not too long, perhaps 200m. The rest of Pulau Rawa is inaccessible: dense rainforest, almost vertical walls of rock plunging into the sea. Pulau Hujong is covered with dense forest. It has a longish beach on its west side with some buildings on it but no jetty. Near Hujong lies the Pulau Tengah island. This has several beaches, one with some buildings. Further to the north lies the island of Pulau Gual. It is uninhabited, has no jetty, almost no trees and just one short beach. North of Gual, a short distance by boat, lies the island of Pulau Mensirip. Mensirip is densely forested and has a long white coral sand beach on the south side. There is no accomodation whatsoever on Mensirip and no jetty. Pulau Harimau is the northernmost of this grouplet of islands and is quite close to Mensirip. Harimau is uninhabited, has almost no trees and just one beach on the south side. On its highest point there is an observation platform and a radio beacon accessible via a staircase.
Pulau Sibu, is the most southerly island in the archipelago and the island nearest to Singapore, like all the islands it has amazing natural beauty but is also renowned for its scuba diving and snorkelling as the whole area was turned into a Marine Park in 1993. There are no roads on Sibu. The island does have one motorbike in the kampong (village). The easiest way to travel around the island is by boat or on foot. The lack of roads has kept this island less commercial than some others in the region. Pulau Redang is famous for its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and the tropical fish that inhabit the numerous reefs, many within 50 feet of the shore. It is set in the Redang Marine Park (Taman Laut Pulau Redang) which covers all 9 islands in the Redang Archipelago. Redang has beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and offers plenty of diving opportunities. The island is more developed and more upmarket then Perhentian island, which lies some 70 Km to the north which is more for budget conscious travellers. Redang has a more upmarket image, as almost all accommodation on the island is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. Great snorkelling is also found to the north of Pasir Panjang. Pulau Lang Tengah is a small island lying between the Perhentian and Redang islands, about 20km off the east coast Malaysia. Lang Tengah has beautiful beaches and is surrounded by crystal clear water. The beaches are all on the southwestern side of the island. Lang Tengah is covered by rainforest and the maximum elevation is approx. 100m. A small path connects the beaches with the north-eastern side of the island. Accommodation on the island consists of a few resorts, among which the Sari Pacifica is currently the most luxurious one. The Perhentian Islands (pronounced Perhen-TEE-AHN, not Perhen-SHEN) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) off the coast of north-eastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border. The name Perhentian means "stopping point" in Malay. This is because the islands became a staging point used by traders traveling from Malaysia to Bangkok. Perhentian is one of the most beautiful of Malaysia's islands, if not the most beautiful. Head here if you are looking for crystal clear waters and palm-fringed white coral sand beaches. Perhentian is less developed than nearby Redang island and sports a kind of unique wild beauty. The small, uninhabited islands of Susu Dara, Seringgi and Rawa lie off Kecil. All the islands belong to a protected marine park, which means that fishing, collecting coral and littering are strictly prohibited, although in practice litter is one of the major problems that face the islands.
Getting there You can join Dallinghoo in Johor, Malaysia’s southernmost city and a short hop from Singapore’s International Airport and then sail north up the east coast of Malaysia stopping at Pulau Sibu, this is an overnight sail departing Johor in the afternoon and arriving at the anchorage in the morning. Joining Dallinghoo on the islands is an option and getting to the two main islands is as follows:- Pulau Redang During the high season May to October regular flights are available direct to Redang. Redang Airport is a small airport with services operated by Berjaya Air from Singapore (Changi Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport). You can also fly to Kuala Terengganu’s airport called Sultan Mahmud Airport (IATA: TGG, ICAO: WMKN) serving domestic and international routes is located 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre, in Seberang Takir, Kuala Nerus. The airlines serving this airport are Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia, Malindo Air, and Sriwijya Air. If flying in to Terengganu you will need to catch the ferry services to Pulau Redang, these services are mainly carried out by modern express ferries. The ferries dock at Syahbandar Jetty, just in front of the General Post Office. It is also possible to arrange private ‘resort’ boats to taxi you across to Redang. Kuala Terengganu can also be reach by road and there are regular bus services from Malaysia Capital Kualala Lumpur, then as with flying Redang is only a short boat ride away. Pulau Tioman Tioman Airport (IATA: TOD, ICAO: WMBT), also known as Pulau Tioman Airport, it is located next to Tekek village (Kampung Tekek). The main village on the island and is also the location of the marina and ferry port. Flights are by propeller plane service by Berjaya Air from the Changi Airport in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur. Tioman Airport is currently temporary closed. Tioman island is served by ferries from the Malaysian mainland from the town of Mersing where there are good road links to both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Mersing port in the mouth of Mersing River is the main port for ferries to Pulau Tioman and the more than 40 other islands in the Seribuat Archipelago. Mersing town lies on the main trunk road that connects south to Singapore as well as west to Kuala Lumpur
The Anambas Islands Named Asia's Best Tropical Island by CNN.com in 2013 the Anambas islands are indeed a tropical paradise. Located in the South China Sea, the Anambas are among Indonesia's northern-most border archipelagos. Facing the wide open ocean, the Anambas provide a panoramic view of blue seas and green islands dotted with azure lagoons. Here are excellent dive spots where divers will be amazed at the colourful underwater life, while on land rows of coconut trees protect the soft white sand beaches, where turtles have made the shores of the islands of Keramut and Mangkal their habitat. The Anambas Islands covers an area of 46,667 sq/kms there are 255 islands in the Anambas cluster where only 26 are inhabited. The district has only some 45,500 population. 97 percent of its territory is sea where the largest islands are Siantan, Palmatak and Jemaja. Capital of the district of Anambas is called Tarempa and lies on the island of Siantan. These islands are remote and off the main tourist routes but are in fact quite accessible on Schooner Dallinghoo. Actually it is by a far the best way to see the islands and appreciate the true beauty of the archipelago. Admire the many lagoons here, especially on the islands of Pantai Selat Rangsang, Pulau Bawah, Pulau Rongkat and Pantai Pulau Penjalin, where islands emerge from the sea as out of nowhere. At low tide the islets grow together by the connecting sands, creating an inland sea and an outer sea beyond, with lagoons that are paved with white sand and here and there colorful corals. All of the islands in the Anambas have fine white beaches which glisten and become even more beautiful as the lagoons fill with aquamarine water through which one can see strange corals and schools of fish darting in the clear water.
Getting There Sailing on Schooner Dallinghoo to the islands is straight forward, departing from the island of Batam and Nongsa Point Marina. The ferry terminal from Singapore is at Nongsa and from there it is a 50 minute ride over to Tanah Merah which in turn is only a 15 minute taxi to Singapore’s international airport at Changi. The sail to the Anambas from Nongsa is an overnight sail and you would depart Nongsa in the afternoon of day 1 and arrive in the islands in the morning of day 2. There is a fast ferry service from Batam to the Anambas departing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week and returns to Batam the following day Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This service leaves at 09:30 and arrives at 14:30. Dallinghoo would relocate ahead of you and be at the ferry terminal awaiting your arrival. There are regular flights to Palau Matak in the Anambas from Tanjung Pinang, on the island of Bintan, just south of Singapore, these are with ‘XpressAir’. There are also twice weekly scheduled flights to Letung on the island of Jemaja with ‘Susi Air Batam who also offer a private charter service to both Letung and Matak. If you choose to fly into the islands as with the ferry Schooner Dallinghoo will go ahead of you and be waiting for your arrival at an anchorage to either of the airports. Dallinghoo can also sail to the Anambas group from Malaysia either from Johor on the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula or the island of Tioman, the former is around a day’s sail but Johor does have its own International Airport as well as easy access to Singapore International Airport. The shortest and quickest route is direct from the island of Tioman in Malaysia, this route is under 100nm and is around a 16 hour sail, getting to Tioman is listed earlier and any charter can incorporate a few days in the Tioman group in Malaysia first before heading East. Both Tioman and the Anambas are official ‘port of entry’.
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