Plan Your Trip

Your island journey begins in Merang, Setiu, Terengganu. The scheduled boat journey to Lang Tengah Island takes approximately 30–45 minutes. Travel time and departure are subject to sea and weather conditions.

Guests should allow additional travel time for:

🚗 Unexpected traffic or road delays
🛒 Purchasing food, drinks, ice, and personal supplies
🍱 Collecting pre-ordered meals or groceries
🏧 Cash withdrawals or last-minute shopping
🧾 Jetty registration and booking verification
🎒 Unloading and organising luggage
👥 Passenger registration and headcount
🦺 Safety briefing and life-jacket preparation
🚤 Boarding the scheduled boat transfer

⚠️ Plan to arrive at the confirmed jetty early. Late arrival may result in missing the scheduled boat, and alternative transfers may be limited or subject to additional arrangements and charges.

💡 Travel Tip: Complete your shopping before reaching Merang, as product availability near the jetty or on the island may be limited. 🛍️🥤🍞🧴

Getting to Merang

a) ✈️ Travelling from Sultan Mahmud Airport to Merang 🚕🛣️

After arriving at Sultan Mahmud Airport, Kuala Terengganu ✈️, guests may continue their journey to Merang 🚤🏝️ using:

🚕 A local taxi (RM60)
📱 An e-hailing service
🚐 Pre-arranged private transport
🚌 Group or chartered transport

The road journey is estimated to take approximately 45 minutes ⏱️, depending on traffic, weather, road conditions, and the location of the confirmed jetty. 🚦🌦️🛣️

b) 🚌 Travelling from the Bus Station to Merang 🚕🛣️

After arriving at the bus station, guests may continue their journey to Merang 🚤🏝️ using:

🚌 A local bus service
🚕 A local taxi
📱 An e-hailing service
🚐 Pre-arranged private or group transport

⏰ Please arrange your onward journey early enough to arrive at the confirmed jetty before the required reporting time.

c) 🚙 Travelling by Car to Merang 🛣️🚤

Guests travelling by car should drive directly to the confirmed boat-embarkation jetty in Merang. 🚗📍🏝️

Before beginning your journey:

📲 Obtain the latest jetty location from the SEM Campsite team
🗺️ Enter the confirmed location into your navigation application
⛽ Check your fuel level before travelling
🛞 Ensure your vehicle is in safe condition
⏰ Plan to arrive before the required reporting time
🚦 Allow extra time for traffic, road delays, and unfamiliar routes
🛒 Complete any food, drink, ice, and personal-supply purchases before boarding

🅿️ Parking may be available near the jetty for an additional daily charge. Parking availability, location, security arrangements, and charges may vary depending on the confirmed departure point.

⚠️ Do not rely on an old location, online map listing, or previously used jetty. SEM Campsite may use different boat-embarkation points depending on operational arrangements, weather, tides, sea conditions, or boat schedules. 🌦️🌊🚤

📞 Always wait for the SEM Campsite team to confirm your exact departure jetty, reporting time, parking instructions, and boat schedule before travelling.

💡 Travel Tip: Save the confirmed jetty location, contact details, and booking information on your phone before departure. 📱📍🧾✅

Departure Jetties

·        SEM Redang Jetty — normally identified as the default

·        Al-Ameen Jetty

The final jetty may change for operational reasons. Follow the latest booking message rather than an older map or social-media post.

What to Bring

Essential Documents

·        Identification or passport

·        Booking confirmation

·        Emergency contact details

·        Cash or suitable payment method for extras

Clothing and Personal Items

·        Quick-dry clothing

·        Swimwear

·        Comfortable footwear

·        Towels

·        Toiletries

·        Personal medication

Sun and Weather Protection

·        High-SPF reef-safe sunscreen

·        Hat and sunglasses

·        Light rain jacket

·        Insect repellent

Food and Drinking Water

·        Meals and snacks for the full stay

·        Sufficient drinking water

·        Cooler box and ice

·        Cooking ingredients and seasonings

Electronics and Comfort

·        Power bank

·        Charging cables

·        Headlamp or flashlight

·        Waterproof phone pouch

·        Dry bag

·        Reusable water bottle

·        Optional camping chair

·        Optional sleeping bag or pillow

Island supplies can be limited and more expensive than on the mainland.

Food and Kitchen Arrangements

Meals are not included. Guests must bring and prepare their own food.

Shared kitchen areas and cooking equipment are available. Clean all equipment after use and follow the campsite’s food-storage and kitchen-use rules.

Confirm the policy for non-halal food and the use of shared utensils, cooking areas and freezer before departure.

Electricity and Connectivity

Basic electricity normally operates from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. All platform equipped with plug point.

Electricity is intended for lighting and basic device charging rather than high-powered appliances. Bring a charged power bank and flashlight in case of interruption.

Mobile connectivity 4G full bar is generally available at the campsite, but signal strength can vary by provider, device, weather and location.

Boat and Water Safety

·        Follow all crew and staff instructions.

·        Wear a life jacket when directed.

·        Keep luggage secure and protected from water.

·        Do not enter the sea when conditions are unsafe.

·        Do not swim alone.

·        Supervise children continuously.

·        Stop activities immediately when instructed.

·        Boat transfers may be postponed or cancelled when conditions are unsafe.

Final Checklist

Two days before travel

·        Confirm the jetty

·        Review the weather update

·        Purchase food and drinking water

·        Charge devices and power banks

·        Download offline maps

·        Check your booking details

On departure day

·        Pack ice last

·        Protect electronics from water

·        Bring identification

·        Arrive by 9:30 AM

·        Attend the safety briefing

·        Follow luggage instructions