Shahbandar Jetty Point, Kuala Terengganu: A Gateway to Redang Island

Shahbandar Jetty Point is a gateway to Redang Island. It is located  in front of Kuala Terengganu General Post Office and next to Shahbandar Square. There is a parking space for you to park your vehicles. This area was formerly Kuala Terengganu harbour. Now it is managed by the Marine Department. This jetty point is historic by nature due to its existence for many decades.

The jetty. Note: The ferry is parked by the jetty.

View of Pulau Duyong from the jetty.

The ferries that ply between this point and Redang Island have their own schedule, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. So choose the time that suit you most. I found there is not much seating areas for the public to relax while waiting for the departure. This is certainly uncomfortable to the patrons. Some walk to Bukit Puteri and around Touristic Information Centre.

The view from this jetty is quite good. You can see the waterfront of Pulau Duyong, the Monson Cup competition area. You also can see the Shahbandar Square. This area is part of the Kuala Terengganu tourist focus area.  Happy travelling.

Merang Jetty: A jetty that gathers people to Redang Island

Merang jetty is located at the bank of the narrow Merang River, an area rich in biodiversity. It is about 50km north of Kuala Terengganu. It is being used as a gathering point for people going to the Redang Island. Here there are many private jetties along the Merang river that cater for the tourists or visitors to the island due to lack of anchoring space for boats. So the boats have to be parked linearly along the river banks unlike the ones at Kuala Besut.

Boat belongs to one of the operators at Merang jetty.

At the jetty point, there are many private parking areas where you can park your vehicle for a fee.   A few souvenir and food stalls are available for quick buy and drink while waiting for the boats to the island or the bus (chartered bus) to other destination.

The boats are mostly owned by the chalet operators on the island. They vary in sizes depending on the status of the operator. Laguna Redang for example, has big boats to ferry visitors to its chalet. It takes an hour to reach Redang Island from Merang.

If you are interested to experience boat ride to Redang, you can embark from this jetty. It is advisable to go in the morning as the sea is usually calm in the morning. Look for boat schedule. Normal departure time to the island is around 10.00am. For those who like the rural environment, you may want to consider staying at the chalets nearby such as Suria Merang. Happy travelling.

Marang jetty, Terengganu

Marang is a gate way to Pulau Kapas or Kapas Island. This island is the closest oceanic island to the mainland. You can day visit this island as it is only 20 minute-drive by speed boat.

The jetty is constructed in the river (not in the sea) and it has a few travel agents or boat operators to bring you to the island. The fare per person is around RM20.00 (single fare). There is a beautiful park adjacent to the jetty and you can sit under the wakaf while waiting for the boat. I found this area is very scenic.

The sign board shows where is the jetty.

The stalls with boat operators and convenient store.

The awaiting boats to bring you to Kapas Island.

Seats on the boat.

The bigger boat with enclosure.

A view from the jetty.

If you are interested to be at this jetty, you can take a road from Kuala Terengganu to Marang and when you reached the Marang traffic light, turn to the left. You will see this jetty. It is only 15km from city centre of Kuala Terengganu. Happy travelling.