Redang Island

Marine-park island with crystal water and Malaysia's healthiest reefs.

Redang Island sits off Malaysia's east coast in the South China Sea, inside the Terengganu Marine Park. Powder-white Long Beach anchors the resort strip, while protected reefs offer some of the country's clearest water and best shallow snorkeling.

Highlights

• Long Beach resort strip
• Marine-park snorkeling at Pulau Pinang
• Sea turtle sanctuary visits
• PADI scuba certification
• Glass-clear South China Sea water
• Direct fast-boat from Merang jetty

Best Time to Visit

March through October offers calm seas and full resort operations. November through February is monsoon — almost all resorts close entirely.

Language: Bahasa Malaysia, English widely spoken · Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR, RM)