Mersing Jetty is the main gateway to Tioman Island. Most travellers prefer to take ferry from Mersing Jetty to Tioman Island because it is just 2-minute drive to Mersing Jetty from Mersing Bus Station. The only problem is the ferry schedule may affect sometimes due to tidal issue.
Anyway, there is another alternative ferry to Tioman Island is from Tanjung Gemok Jetty to Tioman Island.
This jetty is not affected by tidal issue but far away from Mersing Bus Station. You need to hire a taxi and take 35-minute drive to Tanjung Gemok Jetty from Mersing Bus Station.
For your info, there are TWO ferry companies operate from Mersing to Tioman Island as listed below:
Check out the latest Mersing to Tioman island ferry schedule below:
1. Mersing to Tioman Island Ferry Schedule (Nov 2023)
Date
Mersing To Tioman
Tioman To Mersing
1-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am
9.00am
2-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am
9.00am
3-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
6.00am
9.00am
4-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
6.30am
5.30am
5-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am
6.00am
6-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am
7.00am
7-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.30am
7.00am
8-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.30am
7.00am
9-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
10-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
11-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.30am
7.00am
12-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.30am
7.00am
13-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.30am
7.00am
14-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.30am
7.30am
15-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.00am
7.30am
16-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.00am
7.30am
17-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.00am
8.00am
18-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am
8.00am
19-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
11.00am
9.00am
20-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am
5.30am
21-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am
6.00am
22-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.30am
6.00am
23-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
6.00am
24-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
25-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
26-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
27-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
28-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am
7.00am
29-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.00am
7.30am
30-Nov
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.00am
7.30am
Note: Schedule are subject to change without future notice and due tide level, sea condition and weather for this month. BK = Small Boat.
2. Mersing to Tioman Island Ferry Schedule (Dec 2023)
Date
Mersing To Tioman
Tioman To Mersing
1-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am (full)
8.00am (full)
2-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
11.00am (full)
9.00am (full)
3-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
12.00pm (full)
10.00am (full)
4-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
N/A
5-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
5.30am (full)
6-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
7-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
8-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
9-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
10-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
11-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
12-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am (full)
7.00am (full)
13-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am (full)
7.00am (full)
14-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
9.30am (full)
7.00am (full)
15-Dec
Cataferry
7.00am
8.30am
Bluewater Ferry
10.00am (full)
7.30am (full)
16-Dec
Cataferry
8.00am
9.30am
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am (full)
8.00am (full)
17-Dec
Cataferry
6.00am, 11.00am
7.30am
Bluewater Ferry
11.00am (full)
8.30am (full)
18-Dec
Cataferry
2.00pm
10.30am
Bluewater Ferry
12.00pm (full)
10.00am (full)
19-Dec
Cataferry
3.00pm
10.00am
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
12.00pm (full)
20-Dec
Cataferry
1.30pm
11.00am, 3.00pm
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
1.00pm (full)
21-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
2.00pm (full)
22-Dec
Cataferry
8.00am
1.00pm
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
2.00pm (full)
23-Dec
Cataferry
8.00am
2.00pm
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
2.30pm (ful)
24-Dec
Cataferry
8.00am
3.00pm
Bluewater Ferry
7.00am (full)
3.00pm (full)
25-Dec
Cataferry
8.30am
3.30pm
Bluewater Ferry
7.30am (full)
6.00am (full)
26-Dec
Cataferry
9.00am
10.30am
Bluewater Ferry
8.00am (full)
6.00am (full)
27-Dec
Cataferry
N/A
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
8.30am (full)
7.00am (full)
28-Dec
Cataferry
6.30am
8.30am
Bluewater Ferry
9.00am (full)
7.30am (full)
29-Dec
Cataferry
7.00am
8.30am
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am (full)
8.00am (full)
30-Dec
Cataferry
11.30am
N/A
Bluewater Ferry
10.30am (full)
8.00am (full)
31-Dec
Cataferry
12.00pm
9.00am
Bluewater Ferry
11.00am (full)
9.00am (full)
Note: Schedule are subject to change without future notice and due tide level, sea condition and weather for this month. * = Small Boat.
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Naturally, if you’re looking for short trips from Singapore, places to visit in Malaysia will inevitably be part of that equation!
You don’t need to go far to get a different perspective from the humdrum of city life in Singapore!
We’ve got a line-up of memorable locations that will not require a long fight (thank goodness for that!), including some stunning islands that are sure to leave you breathless in awe!
17 Recommended Short Trips From Singapore
1. Spend The Day (Or Two) At Legoland Malaysia
Bring back your childhood while you spend time with your whole family!
Everything is Lego here and don’t worry, you’ll definitely get a chance to build something! short getaway from singapore!
They even have a Ninjago-themed hotel!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Legoland:
Day 1:
Get to Legoland, take the rest of the day to explore the main park. There are so many rides to try and attractions to see!
Day 2:
Browse the ocean aquariums at Sea Life and end the day with at the water park to cool off in the heat!
How To Go To Legoland Malaysia From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
On a normal weekday, it can take a minimum of 30 minutes to drive to Legoland straight from Singapore.
Do not forget the time to clear immigration at the border. Or potential delays from subsequent traffic at the border!
Note: The bus service only operates twice a day. Since it does not stop directly in front of Legoland, you will have to walk for ~10 minutes.
2. Drive-Up To Genting Highlands For The Weekend
Despite being up on a mountain range (The Titiwangsa Mountains to be exact) and among an ancient rainforest, Genting Highlands is a popular getaway destination for short trips from Singapore with surprisingly many modern attractions!
In fact, there is more than one theme park here!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Genting Highlands:
Note: The highlight of this itinerary is SkyAvenue Genting.
Day 1:
Travel to Genting Highlands from Singapore.
Check into the hotel of your choice.
Have lunch at The Laughing Fish by Harry Ramsden.
Go to SkyTropolis Funland – 4 levels of indoor entertainment (e.g. rides and virtual reality games!) including a zip line across the park (Eagle Landing Zipline).
Dinner with a view (High Line Roof Top Market)
Day 2:
After breakfast, you can check out SkyAvenue:
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium (Museum with a very strange collection of objects)
Jurassic Research Centre
Zombie Outbreaks(Haunted house attraction)
Alive Museum (3D optical illusion gallery)
Healing Touch (Massages)
Have lunch (Medan Selera Foodcourt) and then see a movie at Bona Cinemas (IMAXorGold Class with D-BOX Halls).
Catch a free light show at the atrium around 4.45pm (SkySymphony).
Ride the Awana SkyWay cable car at SkyAvenue Station and visit either:
Chin Swee Temple or
Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
Dinner at Motorino Pizzeria or London’s Burger & Lobster.
Party at Empire by Zouk (Ground level, SkyAvenue).
Day 3:
Check out and head back to Singapore.
How To Go To Genting Highlands From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
This will be a 5-6 hour drive along a windy and steep road.
If that is something you’re not keen on, you can book SGMYTAXI private car service instead!
Option 2: Bus (6.5hours)
Departure Location: Golden Mile Tower
Arrival Location: Genting Highlands
3. Short Getaway From Singapore At Jonker Street Melaka
If you’re looking for places to go for short trips from Singapore, Jonker Street surely tops the list of visitors wanting to pay a visit to the historic city of Malacca!
Walking distance to many other wonderful attractions in Malacca like the Maritime Museum, there are heaps of excellent dining options, interesting shops and quaint cafes all along the street.
Recommended Itinerary Short Getaway From singapore To Jonker Street Melaka:
Day 1:
Try to reach Melaka early so you’ll have more time to explore!
A’Famosa (also known as Porta de Santiago)
Paul’s Church (hilltop church ruins with a view of the city)
Chicken rice balls for lunch (Chung Wah)
Red Square (Dutch Square)
Baba and Nyonya Museum
Melaka River Cruise
Jonker Street Night Market (Fridays- Sundays from 6pm to 12am) – Try satay celup (hot pot with satay peanut sauce)
Day 2:
Start this day early too:
Sunrise at the seaside Floating Mosqueof Melaka
Cheng Ho Museum
Kampung Kling Mosque
Leisurely stroll down Jonker Street Melaka – Buy some treats like durian-flavoured dodols, pineapple tarts and gula melaka as souvenirs to take back home!
Nyonya dinner (Kocik Restaurant or Peranakan Place)
Day 3:
You can always stop by Kuala Lumpur for some shopping (See point 11 for more details) before returning back to Singapore!
How To Get To Jonker Street Melaka From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
It takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach Malacca from Singapore. Book a private car service with SGMYTAXI on WhatsApp if you want to save your energy for enjoying your trip!
Option 2: Bus (4 hours)
Departure Location: Queen Street Bus Terminal
Arrival Location: Melaka Sentral
SGMYTAXI private car service can take you straight from your home in Singapore to Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark in roughly an hour.
A quick, comfortable and convenient experience, to be sure!
Option 2: Bus (2 hours)
Departure Location: Singapore Flyer
Arrival Location: Adventure Park Desaru Coast
5. Getaway Climb Up Mount Lambak At Kluang
You can do this one in 1 day short trip from Singapore.
Mount Lambak locally known as Gunung Lambak has a height of 510m.
That means roughly 4 hours of hiking from the base right up to the summit and back.
Great for beginners! The mountain is in Kluang, Johor.
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Mount Lambak:
Day 1:
Reach Kluang in the morning
Have light breakfast
Get to the base of Mount Lambak
Start the 2-hour climb (Pack lunch to bring with you)
Lunch at the peak
Climb back down (another 2 hours)
Relax before journey back to Singapore
Note: Moderate fitness is required for this hike.
How To Go To Mount Lambak From Singapore:
Option 1: Private car service
You will need 2.5 hours on the road to get to Mount Lambak from Singapore.
It’s worth opting for a private car service in this case (if you don’t want to drive) because the bus takes incredibly long with multiple transits! And you’ll be tired after the hike!
Option 2: Bus (4 hours)
Departure Location: Aft Windsor Pk Rd or Opp Flame Tree Pk
Arrival Location: Bus Terminal Kluang
6. Short Trips From Singapore And Stay At Eco Resort – Tadom Hill Resorts, Banting
Tadom Hill Resort is an eco resort consisting entirely bamboo structures, that lies in a manmade crater left behind as this once was a quarry site.
They have basic huts and more comfortable ones depending on your preference (and budget).
Note: You can also opt to just make a day visit rather than stay overnight.
Things to do At Tadom Hill Resort:
Dive off their bamboo platform into the lake
Swing into the lake
Go bamboo rafting
Play giant Jenga, badminton, ping pong, volleyball or basketball
Try their flying fox line
Have a barbeque
7. Go To One Of Many Theme Park Malaysia short trips from singapore
Malaysia has ever-growing selection of theme parks!
Want to make an appointment with the king of fruits?
Durian farms are something of a tourist attraction as people are curious as to how these impressive fruit are grown.
And at a durian farm, you can usually sample what’s available!
Make a visit to one if you have a weekend to spare as best durian tends to be in the central part of Malaysia (notably, Pahang):
Penang Durian Farm (Bao Sheng Durian Farm, Green Acres)
Bentong Durian Farm
Raub Durian Farm (Raub Durian Orchard, Tras Durian Farmstay)
Pahang Durian Farm
Malacca Durian Farm (Sim Koa Yen)
Kuala Lumpur Durian Farm (Karak Organic Durian Farm)
Johor Durian Farm (忠誠榴槤園 Zhong Cheng Durian Farm)
Note: The peak of durian season is in July & August for most of Malaysia.
9. Experience Fishing Village Life At Kukup Island
Let Kukup open your eyes up to a totally different lifestyle – one with a slower pace with more connections to nature!
It’s surely a great place for short trip from Singapore for a group of people.
In between Singapore and Kukup, you can stop by a pineapple farm or two to see how the spiky acidic fruit grows!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Kukup:
Day 1:
Upon reaching Kukup, you can start to explore the fishing village:
Try local snacks like fried shrimp cake
Take a walk through the mangroves (Kukup National Park)
Retire to your resort in Kukup for a seafood barbeque and karaoke session!
Day 2:
Begin the day with fish porridge for breakfast
Short visit to a local fish farm
Grab some local goods like belacan or keropok
Seafood lunch
How To Go To Kukup From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
40 minutes is the estimated duration time to Kukup from Singapore.
Public transport is inconvenient to reach a place as rural as Kukup. So you may want to hire a private car service as they are well-acquainted with the roads!
Read previous customer reviews regarding SGMYTAXI’s private car service.
Option 2: Bus (~3 hours excluding immigration clearance)
Departure Location: Kranji MRT Station
Transit Location: Larkin Terminal followed by Tuas Checkpoint
Arrival Location: Pontian
Note: After your reach Pontian town, take a taxi for 30 minutes to Kukup fishing village.
10. Go On A Johor Bahru Heritage Trail Walking Tour
What better way to see the historical places in Johor Bahru than to take on the Johor Bahru Heritage Trail!
The trail begins at the High Court Building and ends at Jalan Dhoby.
In between these endpoints are museums, streets with historical significance and religious buildings!
To cover everything, it’s best to have a car at your disposal!
Johor Bahru Heritage Trail Route:
High Court Building > Sultan Ibrahim Building > Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum (Tiong Hua Museum) > Jalan Tan Hiok Nee > Sentral Police Station > Kampung Ah Fook > Old Johor Bahru Railway Station > Chinese Temple > Gurdwara Sahib (Sikh temple) > Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam Temple > Broadway Cinema > Jalan Dhoby
Other attractions that are not walking distance:
Grand Palace and Royal Abu Bakar Museum
Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
Johor Zoo
Danga Bay Marina Club
Royal Mausoleum
Dataran Bandaraya
How To Go To Johor Bahru From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
Think you won’t need a private car service for the 1-hour drive?
You may want to rethink that if you have more than 2 people in your group as having direct transport to Johor Bahru can save you time and avoid unnecessary qualms!
Make an online booking for SGMYTAXI private car service.
Option 2: Bus (~2 hours or just under an hour from Kranji or Woodlands)
Departure Locations:
Singapore Jurong East Interchange
Kranji
Woodlands
Queen Street
Newton Circus
Boon Lay
Changi Airport
Marina Square
Resort World Sentosa
Buona Vista
Arrival Location: Johor Bahru
11. Shopping In Kuala Lumpur With Lower Exchange Rate
Kuala Lumpur is a convenient place for short trips from Singapore.
It has its own legion of shopping malls that will tempt you with glossy displays and brands from all over the world!
Here are our top picks for shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur:
Pavillion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall – Cream of the crop!
Suria KLCC – Branded goods and of course, the Petronas Twin Towers!
Low Yat Plaza Shopping Mall – Best if you’re on the hunt for electronics
Sungei Wang Plaza – Fast fashion retail outlets
One Utama Shopping Mall – Large mall in Petaling Jaya
Mid Valley Megamall – If you’ve been to the one in Johor Bahru, this one in Kuala Lumpur is the elder sister.
Image credits: midvalley.com.my
The Garden – Connected to Mid Valley Megamall so you get two malls in one!
Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur – Luxury brands.
Berjaya Times Square – Conveniently attached to a hotel.
Sunway Pyramid – Close to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and has an ice-skating rink!
How To Go To Kuala Lumpur From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
Prepare for a 4-hour drive to reach Kuala Lumpur from Singapore.
If you don’t want to drive, look into booking a private car service from SGMYTAXI!
Option 2: Bus (~5 hours, 15 minutes)
Departure Location: Golden Mile Complex
Arrival Location: Jalan Imbi
12. Eat & Sight-see At George Town, Penang
Penang is certainly the best short trips from Singapore to take.
2 days is considerably short to see all that Penang has to offer!
Still, it’s only a short flight from Singapore so you can come again anytime!
So don’t rush and take your time to roam around Penang’s vibrant George Town.
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Penang:
Day 1:
Take a flight from Singapore to Penang.
Restoran Hameediyah Tandoori House (Nasi kandar)
Penang street murals on Armenian Street
See the historical clan jetties at Chew Jetty or stroll down Little India
Batu Ferringhi Beach
New Hawker Lane Centre or a Nyonya cuisine restaurant (Dinner)
Grab a drink at a hidden bar (Out of Nowhere)
Day 2:
Early rise to hike up Penang Hill (or to take the cable car, your choice!)
If you’re looking for options on short trips from Singapore to Malaysia, Pulau Tioman is one of the best islands from Mersing, Johor!
Among all the other islands in this region:
Tioman Island is comparatively well-equipped with resorts, restaurants, roads and a marine park center to accommodate visitors who throng the island particularly in the summer months!
Note: There are around 8 villages on the island.
How To Go To Tioman Island From Singapore:
To get to Tioman Island, you will have to take a ferry from Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty.
The ferry trip takes anywhere between 1.5 to 2 hours.
Note: Getting to the jetties is a different story. On public holidays and long weekends, traffic is unavoidable which can extend the 3-hour journey to 6 hours (or more!) from Singapore
Gorgeous Pulau Besar has yet to have become as well-known as Tioman Island still!
Which means you can pretty much have the island to yourself and a few other visitors!
Snorkeling is the main activity here!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Pulau Besar:
Day 1:
After around 4 hours’ worth of traveling, you owe it to yourself to just soak in your surroundings and lounge on the pristine stretch of beach in front of you!
Maybe go for a swim or rent a canoe!
Note: There are dead corals in the water. Protect your feet with swimming shoes.
Day 2:
Take an early morning stroll from one side of the island to the other. Go snorkeling afterwards! That’s what you came for, isn’t it? Resorts typically offer snorkeling trips too.
Note: No fantastic reef immediately close to Pulau Besar but snorkeling is still enjoyable.
Day 3:
Check out and leave for Singapore.
How To Go To Pulau Besar From Singapore:
You will find ferries for Pulau Besar at Mersing Jetty. The ferry takes around 30 minutes to reach the island!
If you happen to choose Aseania Beach Resort, they offer package deals that include this ferry service!
First of all, there is the deep-sea fishing for marlin and mackerel!
And secondly, there is a mountain on the island where you can have panoramic views of the island and the ocean!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Pulau Pemanggil:
Day 1:
Upon arrival, take in the views and head down to the rocky beach to see if you can spot the neighboring islands like Pulau Aur! Sit down to dinner at your resort.
Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise.
Prepare for a full day snorkeling trip!
Visit Kampung Buau
Hike up Batu Buau.
Note: If you want to hike up Batu Buau, your resort may be able to arrange a hiking trip for you!
Day 3:
Time to leave Pulau Pemanggil for Singapore!
How To Go To Pulau Pemanggil From Singapore:
Getting to Pulau Pemanggil requires a 1.5-hour speedboat ride from Mersing Jetty. Check with your resort if they can arrange one for you!
Note: Be wary of the dates that you choose. A full moon or new moon can mean unfavourable tidal conditions (i.e. too low or too high) which greatly affects the boat schedules!
16. Have A Quiet Getaway On Pulau Tinggi
Another snorkeling and diving paradise but the one thing that sets Pulau Tinggi apart from the other islands is Mount Semundu!
This extinct volcano proves to be a challenging hike of 3 hours with rewarding views of Pulau Tinggi!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Pulau Tinggi:
Day 1:
Check out the beach once you have put down your bag! At low tide, the strikingly clear water is a marvellous sight to behold!
Rent a kayak and get out onto that super transparent water!
Tip: This beach has sandflies. Do slap on a layer of repellent!
Day 2:
Go on an early morning hike to any of the 10 waterfalls on the island or Mount Semundu!
Join a snorkeling trip to Pulau Mentinggi.
Day 3:
Alas, time to pack up and say goodbye to Pulau Tinggi!
How To Go To Pulau Tinggi From Singapore:
Tanjung Leman Jetty is the departure point for Pulau Tinggi. From here, you will need a 45-minute speedboat trip which your resort should arrange for you.
There’s no direct bus to Tanjung Leman Jetty so it’s easier to drive here or better still, take a private car service so you don’t have to worry about leaving your car at the jetty overnight!
17. Live Island Life On Pulau Sibu
Pulau Sibu consists of 4 little islands (Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Besar, Pulau Sibu Kukus and Pulau Sibu Hujung) which makes island hopping around this marine park a breeze!
With little marks of civilization (i.e. no roads and limited facilities), you can truly feel like you’re lost in paradise on this island!
Recommended Itinerary From Singapore To Pulau Sibu:
Day 1:
Reach Pulau Sibu. Take a stroll around the island through the resorts. Or rent a canoe!
Day 2:
Island hop
Go snorkeling
Check out and have lunch
Start your journey back to Singapore
How To Go To Pulau Sibu From Singapore:
Pulau Sibu is actually pretty close to Singapore. Do include in this your choice for short trips from Singapore.
The total journey time door-to-door is around 3 to 4 hours including the 20 to 45-minute boat transfers between Tanjung Leman Jetty and Pulau Sibu!
Again, you should book this boat service through your resort!
Travel Tips For Short Trips From Singapore To Malaysia
Avoid going on a public holiday (either Malaysia or Singapore) if you can help it!
If driving, make sure you have ¾ tank full of petrol as required by the Singapore law
Remember to bring your Passport!
Prepare for 40 minutes to 2 hours journey from Singapore to Johor Bahru if you are taking bus.
Download the GPS mobile application such as Google Map/Waze before you are coming to Malaysia.
Any travel-savvy folk keen on exploring Malaysia will have Malacca in their bucket list!
For a small city, there’s surprisingly a lot of things to do in Malacca.
It’s easy to get around on foot or one of the colorful trishaws around once you’re in this vibrant city!And even if you have been here before, there are new Melaka attractions that you may not be aware of!Malacca is accessible from all over Malaysia.
People even come over from Singapore to Malacca!
So don’t let transport be the limiting factor for you to make a trip down to Malacca!
27 Best & Cheap Things To Do In Malacca
We’ve got quite a long list to get through so without further ado:
Here’s 27 things to do in Malacca – the new, old and everything else that’s worth checking out!
Aside from the usual touristy things, here are some other things to do in Malacca that are a little more unorthodox:
1. Immerse Yourself In Culture At Encore Malacca
If the outside exterior of the building doesn’t impress you, the theatrical shows here will!
Encore Malacca has daily 70-minute shows that will delight your visual and auditory senses!
Their stories take inspiration from local heritage, diversity and culture told through intricate dances by their 200 local performers that combine traditional and contemporary moves.
Walk away with a greater appreciation for performing arts and Malaysian culture!
Tip: They have family packages for sale on their website!
Encore Malacca Highlights:
State of the art theatre – The multi-stage auditorium can rotate 360 degrees
Good view of the Malacca Strait!
Address: No. 3, Jalan KSB – Impression 8 Impression City @ Kota Syahbandar, Impression City, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-270 7700 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 5:30pm & 8:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 2:30pm & 5:30pm Entrance Fee: Standard tickets cost RM148 Facebook
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2. See Malacca From Up High At The Shore Melaka Sky Tower
If you can deal with heights, you might want to check this place out:
With 43 floors in total, Sky Tower Malacca is the tallest building in Malacca’s skyline.
From the top, you can have fantastic views of the city that stretch for up to 50 kilometers all around!
It’s one of the most exhilarating things to do in Malacca!
And you can go either in the day time or night time!
Other sources of entertainment in the same building (e.g. Oceanarium, Toy Museum, etc)
Address:http://bit.ly/ShoreSkyTower Contact: +6016-380 6774 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00am to 10:30pm
Friday to Saturday: 9:00am to 11:30pm Entrance Fee: RM25 (Adult), RM18 (Child) Facebook
3. Pet And Cuddle Huskies At The Huskitory
Huskies are arguably one of the world’s most sought-after dog breeds.
They can be more than a handful to look after even for the inexperienced dog owner!
So if you can’t afford to look after one but really enjoy their accompany, you can meet the 17 huskies at this unique dog cafe.
Reservations are required as this place is usually packed.
Note: You cannot bring your own husky over for a visit anymore.
The Huskitory Highlights:
2 outdoor feeding sessions (6:00pm to 7:00pm and again at 9:00pm-10:00pm)
Visitors can purchase treats to vie for the attention of the dogs!
They have a Golden Retriever and a Japanese Spitz too!
Address: 27, Jalan Taman Asean, Taman Asean, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-334 2602 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm Closed On: Monday Entrance Fee (and a free drink): RM25 (Adults), RM20 (Child below 90cm) Facebook
4. See More Than Fish At The Shore Oceanarium
The Shore Oceanarium is another reason to make a trip to the Sky Tower Malacca.
There are 12 different zones to explore! The main highlight is the sea turtle zone where you can see live sea turtles!
And if you like, you can snap a photo of yourself with one of the life-sized replicas of giant shark jaws!
The Shore Oceanarium Highlights:
Ocean Journey
Living Fossil
Ocean Theatre
Fun Freakish
Interactive Touch Pool
River Story
Jungle Quest
Dangerous Marine Species
Shark Quest
Kampung Penyu (Turtle Village)
Sea Shell Madness
Magic Aquarium
5. Stroll Down Kee Ann Food Street
Kee Ann Food Street is a relatively new attraction in Melaka!
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Every Friday to Sunday, Kee Ann road (Jalan Kee Ann) in New Chinatown will be car free allowing vendors to set up their stalls.
International visitors will get to experience the atmosphere of open-air street dining here.
You can try all sorts of local fare here from char keow teow, wan tan mee, rojak, radish cake, duck mee, sugar cane drink, roti canai and many others!
Outdoor Activities In Melaka
Many of the places on this list are within walking distance from each other!
Which is completely doable during the early morning or evening when the heat is more tolerable!
Else, you can always hop on one of the many eager trishaws hanging around the historical city center.
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6. Browse The Jonker Street Night Market
Most first-time visitors to Malacca will definitely include Malacca’s Chinatown on Jonker Street somewhere in their itinerary!
Walking distance from the Red Square, this is possibly the most touristy street in Malacca with lots of shops and eateries to pique your interest!
If you’re here during a weekend, you’ll have a chance to see the night market on Jonker Street! Street performers and hawker stalls will ensure a fun night out!
The Melaka River Cruise is the most effortless way to see Malacca’s finest architecture of Portuguese, Dutch, and Britishheritage along the river banks of the Malacca River.
Each boat trip takes about 45 minutes to complete, including the return journey.
Note: If you go during the daytime, make sure you bring your hat, sunglasses and put some sunscreen on!
Melaka River Cruise Highlights:
Sail underneath landmark bridges
Enjoy the evening breeze and lights of the city
Walking distance to the Red Square and Jonker Street
10. Ride A DUKW For The First Time With Melaka Duck Tour
Why duck, you say?
A DUKW (or “duck”) is an unusual truck from World War 2 that was developed by the United States as a means for transporting supplies and their troops over both land and water!
It was later replaced by another model due to its lack of power and vulnerability to rust.
The duck boat in Malacca has its origins back in September 2008 and has the maximum capacity of 33 passengers.
Each trip takes about 45 minutes.
Melaka Duck Tour Highlights:
Beautiful seaside mosque along the route from Menara Taming Sari to Melaka Island
Malacca has its own little Portugal with a community that has Portuguese roots!
There’s even a replica of the famous landmark of Rio De Janeiro by the seaside – the Christ the Redeemer statue!
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You can try Portuguese and Malaysian food at the food court and have a beer at one of the pubs while enjoying the sunset too!
The atmosphere here is particularly lively as Christmas or the San Pedro Festival (mid-June) approaches!
Portuguese Settlement Melaka Highlights:
Portuguese-style homes
The Portuguese Square
Excellent sea views
Seafood
12. Rent A Bicycle Around Melaka
Bicycles are another way to get around Melaka and take in the sights!
Some hotels offer bicycle rental services for their guests.
Otherwise, you can also rent from any bicycle rental shop around the city.
The downside of cycling is that you have to take extra care because there are no dedicated lanes for cyclists.
Museums & History In Melaka
Malacca has a rich history due to its geographical advantages as a port.
Many ships stopped by Malacca to take refuge from the monsoons and to re-supply before heading back out to the Straits of Malacca.
Furthermore, Malacca was under the colonial rule of Portuguese, Dutch and the British.
13. Learn About Admiral Cheng Ho At The Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
Chinese history buffs will love this one:
Cheng Ho Culture Museum dedicates the majority of its galleries to Admiral Cheng Ho’s fleet and travels.
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If you didn’t know, Cheng Ho is an extremely prominent figure in the Ming Dynasty history of Chinese exploration and trade!
You’ll see how Malacca was developed by trade at this museum!
Cheng Ho Cultural Museum Highlights:
Display gallery showcasing the life of Cheng Ho and his world voyages.
Close to Jonker Walk
Different sections in the museum – Old Malacca Village, Treasure Ship, Ship Gallery, and the Antique Gallery
Address: 51, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-283 1135 Opening Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm Entrance Fee: RM20 (Adult), RM10 (Child)
14. Visit A Real Peranakan Home At The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
Malacca owes its Nyonya heritage to the Peranakans – descendent of the Chinese settlers who made Malaysia their home and integrated with the local Malay community.
As the former home of 4 generations of a true Peranakan family, you can imagine the family’s opulent lifestyle as you wander through the ancestral home.
Note: This elaborate museum requires advance bookings, especially during busy periods.
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum Highlights:
They have self-guided tour books in four different languages – English, French, Japanese and Chinese
Photo books of the house and an illustrated biography for the family are available for sale as souvenirs
Address: 48-50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-282 1273 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am to 5:00pm (last admission at 4:15pm)
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm (last admission at 5:15pm) Entrance Fee: RM16 (Adult), RM11 (Child) Guide Tour: Additional RM4 per adult Facebook
15. Experience Pre-Colonial History At Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
Made without any nails, the Melaka Sultanate Palace is a direct replica of Sultan Mansur Shah’s extraordinary wooden 15th-century palace with a copper and zinc roof.
Inside the three-storey museum (also called Muzium Kebudayaan), are various galleries.
One of which is a depiction of a royal meeting back in the time of pre-colonial rule.
There are around a thousand historical and cultural artifacts here!
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Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum Highlights:
Signage in both Malay and English
Galleries with dioramas featuring famous local legends (like Hang Tuah and Hang Jebat)
At the Red Square, you can see the Malacca clock tower with a small photogenic fountain in front, and also the former office of the Dutch governor, Stadthuys and Christ Church.
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Red Square Highlights:
There are museums inside the Stadthuys (e.g. Museum of History and Ethnography)
Architecture from the Dutch colonial rule
18. Visit Malaysia’s Oldest Church – St. Paul’s Church, Malacca
In addition to Christ Church at the Red Square:
You might want to check out the well-preserved ruins of St. Paul’s Church on the top of St. Paul’s Hill too!
A statue of catholic missionary, St Francis Xavier stands in front of the church while his empty tomb lies inside.
Do expect a lot of tourists to be here too. Unless, you come early in the morning!
St. Paul’s Church Highlights:
Oldest church in South-east Asia
Hilltop view of the city
Stairs are a must to get up the hill
Free entrance
19. Sail Through History At The Flora de la Mar Maritime Museum
You might think it’s strange that there’s a ship next to the Malacca river.
This is actually a replica of a Portuguese galley but half the size!
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It houses the Melaka Maritime Museum where you can learn about Malacca’s trading history.
Model ships and dioramas help to paint a picture of the historical trading scenes in Malacca!
Note: Be careful if you have small kids with you – the stairs have narrow rails and are quite steep!
Flora de la Mar Maritime Museum Highlights:
Three museums in one – Royal Navy Museum, Flora del Mar and the Maritime museum
You can walk around the ship deck for a view of the Malacca river!
Address:http://bit.ly/FlorDeLaMar Contact: +606-283 0926 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 9:00am to 6:30pm Entrance Fee:
Malaysian: RM5 (Adult), RM3 (Child)
Non-Malaysian: RM10 (Adult), RM6 (Child)
20. Go Back In Time At The Villa Sentosa
Over at Kampung Morten are over 50 traditional Malay-style houses.
The name, Morten comes from the British administrator, Frederick Joseph Morten.
You can actually visit the inside of one of these houses!
Villa Sentosa (or the Malay Living Museum) is a private museum but visitors can come to see it every day.
An open-air courtyard is the main component of the house. Which is essential for keeping the house cool!
Villa Sentosa Highlights:
Fully furnished with many antiques
Guided tours
Well-preserved
Address:http://bit.ly/VillaSentosa Contact: +606-282 3988 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 12:00pm and 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Entrance Fee: By donation Facebook
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Art & Indoor Activities In Melaka
If you have time to spare, you can visit these unexpected art galleries!
21. Be Bamboozled At The Illusion 3D Art & Upside Down House Melaka
It’s a 15 minutes’ walk between these two places:
Illusion 3D Art has more than 35 hand-painted 3D murals that will bring out the child in anyone!
Image credits: luvfeelin.com
Image credits: luvfeelin.com
Upside Down House Melaka meanwhile, is close to Parameswara Jetty.
The rooms inside look like a normal contemporary home but upside down!
Regardless of which place you choose, prepare to have tonnes of fun taking photos with friends and family!
Illusion 3D Art Museum Address: F2-29, Second Floor Jalan Merdeka Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-221 3002 Opening Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm Entrance Fee:
Malaysian: RM34 (Adult), RM17 (Child)
Non-Malaysian: RM50 (Adult), RM25 (Child) FacebookUpside Down House Melaka Address: G12 & G14 & G16 Jalan PM7 Plaza Mahkota, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +6011-1072 2260 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:am to 7:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am to 9:00pm Entrance Fee:
Malaysian: RM18 (Adult), RM12 (Child)
Non-Malaysian: RM22 (Adult), RM16 (Child) Facebook
22. Hang Out At The Orangutan House
It’s hard to miss the huge mural of an orangutan on the outside of the yellow building along Jonker Street.
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This is the art gallery of the local-born artist, Charles Cham.
You’ll be tempted to get a couple of original graphic tee-shirts or canvas bags with his prints due to their reasonable prices and high quality!
Note: This isn’t the only outlet in Malacca.
The Orangutan House Highlights:
The artist himself is very friendly and up for a chat if he happens to be at the store!
Prices in the shop are cheaper than online
Prints available for sale
Exclusive tee shirt prints available only at the shop
Address: 59, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-282 6872 Opening Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm Facebook
Melaka Food
One of the things in Malacca that you absolutely cannot miss out on, is the food!
And lastly, they have a superb coffee menu to be proud of!
This is a cozy spot to do some people-watching!
Calanthe Art Café Highlights:
13 states’ coffees of Malaysia are available here
Homemade desserts
Creative beverages
They serve many other drinks besides coffee
Excellent laksa
Alcoholic beverages – try their royale Bailey cocktail
Address: 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-292 2960 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 9:00am to 11:00pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday to Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00am Facebook
25. Pick Out The Perfect Souvenir Melaka
Whether you’re looking for a unique item to take back home or wanting suitable gifts for your family and friends, there are plenty of souvenir shops to sift through in Malacca!
Gula Melaka, pineapple tarts, Chicken Floss Tou Sar Kok, Dodol, and handmade beaded shoes are some of the things you can find!
Tip: Packaged pastries are usually a failsafe option if you don’t know what to get!
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Here are some of the best ones:
San Shu Gong (三叔公)
Jing Yuan Biscuit and Bakery
Jonker Gallery
Nyonya Story Enterprise
Tan Kim Hock Product Centre
Ah Lan Beaded Shoes & Accessories
LW Nyonya Pineapple Tarts House
Nyonya Story Enterprise
Orangutan House
Sweet Summer Cottage
Melaka Shopping Mall
Sometimes, it’s nice to splurge on yourself.
Or maybe, you just need to escape the heat for a bit!
26. Bargain-hunt At Melaka Premium Outlet (Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Village)
Ever been to an outlet village before?
This one has an open-air concept complete with a lake, fountains and a windmill.
Obviously inspired by Malacca’s Dutch heritage.
They have more than 1,500 spaces in their free carpark.
You’ll find dozens of different fashion brands spread over 180,000 square feet, including some renowned sportswear titans like Nike.
And if you happen to run out of cash, the ATM machine is at the entrance opposite the Customer Service office.
Address: Jalan Kemus / Sempang Ampat, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-552 8961 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 11:00am to 10:00pm Facebook
27. Catch A Movie Or Shop At Dataran Pahlawan & Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall
When you want a break from the touristy things to do in Malacca:
You can hop over to any of these two multi-storey malls that are across from each other in the historical center of the city.
Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall Address: No. 1, Lot B-02, Mahkota Parade, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Costa Mahkota, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact: +606-282 6151 Opening hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm Facebook
