Cruise port Redang Island
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Port information & tips for Redang Island
Pulau Redang is a true tropical paradise in the South China Sea and enchants visitors as part of a protected marine park off the east coast of Malaysia. The island impresses with its crystal-clear, turquoise water and powder-white beaches, offering a first-class area for snorkeling and diving thanks to its vibrant coral reefs. Absolute highlights include the Redang Marine Park Centre with its colorful underwater world, the lively main beach Pasir Panjang, and the turtle sanctuary of Chagar Hutang. Since larger cruise ships lie at anchor off the coast, guests reach the island comfortably by tender boat at Pasir Panjang Jetty or the Marine Park Pier. From these central arrival points, the island's picturesque beaches and exclusive resorts are within direct and easy walking distance.
Pulau Redang, an enchanting island off the east coast of Malaysia, is mostly accessible to cruise guests from the DACH region via Fly & Cruise. Arrival typically requires a flight to the nearest airport on the mainland, followed by a ferry crossing to the resorts on the island.
Airplane
The journey to Pulau Redang begins for guests from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with a long-haul flight to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). From there, convenient connecting flights are available to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu. This airport is the closest to the mainland departure point for Pulau Redang and is served by several Malaysian airlines. The flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu is approximately 50 minutes.
Transfer & Ferry
From Kuala Terengganu Airport (TGG), it is a short drive of about 30 to 40 minutes to the departure jetties on the mainland. The main jetties for Pulau Redang are the Merang Jetty (north of Kuala Terengganu) and the Shahbandar Jetty (in the city center of Kuala Terengganu). Most resorts on Pulau Redang organize the transfer from the airport to one of these jetties as well as the subsequent ferry or speedboat crossing to the island. The ferry crossing takes between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on weather conditions and the landing point on Redang. It is advisable to coordinate the exact transfer details and ferry times in advance with the respective resort or cruise line.
Pre-Cruise Hotel
Due to the long journey from the DACH region and the need to coordinate a connecting flight and a ferry crossing, an overnight stay on the mainland—for example, in Kuala Terengganu or Kuala Lumpur—is strongly recommended at least one day before the planned embarkation or ferry crossing to Pulau Redang. This allows for a relaxed start to the holiday, compensates for potential flight delays, and ensures that you can reach the ferry to Redang without any time pressure. Many hotels in Kuala Terengganu also offer shuttle services to the jetties.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that your travel documents will usually include a fixed time slot for check-in, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for the journey to the port and bear in mind that the latest embarkation time—depending on the cruise line and destination area—is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
Even during the trip: For shore excursions, you should be back on board no later than one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements and the notices on board, as docking and departure times can change at short notice.
