Guide No. 05 · Getting there
Route · Pulau Tenggol
How to get to Pulau Tenggol
Take your resort's speedboat from A'King jetty in Kuala Dungun, about 45 minutes. Dungun is about 1 to 1.5 hours by road south of Kuala Terengganu airport.
Operator notice
8 November 2026: both island resorts are closed for the monsoon and their boats are not running. Dates for the 2027 season are not published yet.
The journey
- Kuala LumpurFly from KLIA or Subang to Kuala Terengganu. Or bus from TBS to Dungun, about 5 h, RM40–65.
- Kuala Terengganu airportTaxi or e-hailing car south to Kuala Dungun, 84 km, about 1–1.5 h.
- A'King jetty, Kuala DungunResort speedboat about 45 min, one a day: 10:30 or 11:00. About RM80–135 return.
- Pulau TenggolYour resort's own jetty.
Ways across
| From | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| A'King jetty, Kuala DungunTenggol Coral Beach Resort guests | Resort speedboat | 45 min | – |
| A'King jetty, Kuala DungunThe One Tenggol Island Resort guests | Resort speedboat | 45 min | – |
| Tanjong Jara Resort, DungunDive trips for the resort's own guests | Private dive boat | 50 min | – |
No one-way tickets are sold, so the fare column shows a dash. The resort boats are return transfers for package guests: RM79–100 per adult at Tenggol Coral Beach Resort (its site and brochure differ) and RM135 at The One. There is no public ferry. Do not confuse Dungun with Merang (Redang) or Marang (Kapas).
Public boats
| Kuala Dungun to Tenggol Coral Beach Resort |
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| Kuala Dungun to The One Tenggol Island Resort |
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| Tenggol Coral Beach Resort to Kuala Dungun |
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Be at the jetty at least 45 minutes early. The One's own page gives both 8:30 am and 9 am for its boat back to Dungun; confirm with the resort. Sailings depend on sea and weather.
Step by step
Get to Kuala Terengganu or Dungun
Fly from KLIA (AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly) or Subang (Firefly) to Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu. Kerteh airport is private, so do not plan on it. Buses from TBS in Kuala Lumpur run to Terminal Bas Dungun in about 5 hours. Driving is about 370 km on the Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway.
Get to A'King jetty
Kuala Dungun is 84 km south of Kuala Terengganu airport, about 1 to 1.5 hours by road; book a taxi or e-hailing car, or ask your resort about transfers. Kuantan airport is about 2 hours 10 minutes away. From Terminal Bas Dungun the jetty is 2.5 km, about 5 minutes by car.
Check in at the jetty
Register at your resort's counter at A'King jetty on Jalan Rajawali at least 45 minutes before the boat. Ask your resort whether the marine park conservation charge is in your package. Tenggol Coral Beach Resort runs Riverbank Dungun Guesthouse at the jetty for the night before.
Cross to Tenggol
The resort boat takes about 45 minutes, longer in rough seas, and lands at the resort's own jetty. Miss it and the only way across is a costly private charter.
Questions
How long is the boat to Pulau Tenggol?
About 45 minutes by resort speedboat from A'King jetty in Kuala Dungun, longer in rough seas.
Which jetty do boats to Tenggol leave from?
A'King jetty, Jalan Rajawali, Kuala Dungun, on the Dungun river. Both island resorts use it: Tenggol Coral Beach Resort at 10:30 am and The One at 11 am. Guests of Tanjong Jara Resort leave from the resort itself.
Can I go to Pulau Tenggol without a package?
Not practically. There is no public ferry, and the resort boats carry package guests. The alternative is a private charter.
When is Pulau Tenggol closed?
From about November to February, for the monsoon; the resorts and dive centres close. Tenggol Coral Beach Resort's 2026 season ended on 1 November. Expect the island to reopen around March; 2027 dates are not out yet.