Showing posts with label Ferry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ferry. Show all posts

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Ferry to the Pangkor Island in Malayasia

Pangkor Island is located in Malacca and into the state of Perak, Malaysia. Pangkor natural beauty of the island is well managed by the Malaysian Government. To reach the island Pangkor can be done via the sea by using the ferry. There are 3 ferry companies that serve this route is the Pan Sirver Ferry (683 2188), Mesra Ferry (683 5800) and Duta Pangkor Ferry (681 2566). Pan Silver Ferry routes from Lumut to Pangkor (return).

Mesra Ferry boat. via www.pulau-pangkor.com


Pan Silver ferry


Duta Pangkor ferry. via www.pulau-pangkor.com

Langkawi Ferry Service-Ferry in Malaysia


Name
Langkawi Ferry Service

Location
The States of Kedah, Malaysia

Founded : 1996
Operated : Langkawi Ferry Service Sdn.Bhd

Route
Langkawi – Kuala Perlis
(Daily ; Approximately 1 hours 15 minutes)

Langkawi – Kuala Kedah
(Daily ; Approximately Approximately 1 hours 45 minutes)

Langkawi – Penang
(Schedule ; Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes)

Langkawi – Satun, Thailand
(Schedule ; Approximately 1 hours 15 minutes)

Penang – Medan, Indonesia
(Schedule ; Approximately 6 hours)

P. Tioman – Tg. Gemok
(Daily)

Tg. Gemok - Mersing
(Daily)

Name of Ferry (specification)
Alaf Baru 1
(capacity : 116 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Alaf Baru 2
(capacity : 152 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Impian 2
(capacity : 164 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Impian 3
 (capacity : 93 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Kenangan 1
 (capacity : 117 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Kenangan 2
(capacity : 191 Passengers ; speed : 36 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Kenangan 3
 (capacity : 192 Passengers ; speed : 38 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats ; Mini canteen)

Kenangan 6
 (capacity : 218 Passengers ; speed : 38 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats ; Mini canteen)

Lambian 1
(capacity : 162 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Lambian 2
(capacity : 164 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Lambian 3
(capacity : 155 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

Satun 1
(capacity : 110 Passengers ; speed : 32 knots ; facilities : Air-conditioned, in-house video, reclining seats)

"Kenangan 3", Langkawi Ferry Service

Penang Ferry Service-Malaysia

penang map via geocities



Name
Penang Ferry Service

Location
The State of Penang, Malaysia

Route
Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Buterworth -
Ferry Terminal Raja Tun Uda at Weld Quay in George Town in Penang Island.

Began operation
1920 (under the management of a Chinese-owned company).

Operated
The Penang port Commission (PPC)
and Penang Port Sdn Bhd

Ferry Fleet
8 ferry fleet

The Name of Ferry
Pulau Rawa, Pulau Talang-Talang, Pulau Undan,
Pulau Rimau, Pulau Angsa, Pulau Kapas,
Pulau Payar, Pulau Pinang


"Pulau Rimau", Penang Ferry Service. via travelshootpost

Saturday, April 23, 2011

List of Ferry transportation in Malaysia

Ferry is the inter-island transport links are important to us. In Malaysia, the transportation is very strategic because this country does have a lot of islands. There is also a ferry that used to connect cities in Malaysia with cities in neighboring countries like Indonesia and Singapore.

Penang Ferry Service
Langkawi Ferry Service
Pangkor Ferry Service
Tioman Ferry Service
Labuan Ferry service
Tawau Ferry service
Miri Ferry service
Sandakan Ferry service

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Ferry in Phuket, Thailand

map via atitara


Phi Phi Islands. via travelguidephuket


Phuket is an island located in Thailand and become a world tourist destination. There is a causeway that separates the island of Phuket and the mainland of Thailand. Most visitors come by plane and there also are using the regular ferry that connects the south of Phuket with its surrounding islands like Phi Phi island, the mainland in Krabi (Ao Nang Beach) and Yao islands in Pha Nga Bay.



figure via shorttraveltips


figure via shorttraveltips


In addition to the regular ferry, there are islands charter boat with a premium price. In the holiday season many people who will spend time to relax on the island of Phuket. This makes the ferry is always solid. Many companies provide car service at the same time crossing. For the first time to Phuket are advised to choose a company that provides car rental services as well as crossing. More practical than you have to rent a car and ferry separately. It's a matter of time ferry departure. You will be hard to account for long road trip and directly connect with the ferry departure time if you rent a car and a separate ferry.
Ferry Schedule


Ferry from the island of Phuket to Phi-Phi
  • Every day: 08:30, 10:30, 13:30 and 14:30
  • Places left: Rasada Ferry Terminal Pier, Phuket Town.
Ferry from the island of Phi Phi to Phuket island
  • Every day: 09.00, 13.30 and 14:30
  • Places left: Ton Sai Bay Wharf.
note: The trip took about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Ticket price (one way): 500 baht / person, (round trip) 900 Baht / person.



Ferry from Phuket to Krabi (Ao Nang / Railay beach)
  • Every day: 08:30
  • Places left: Rasada Ferry Terminal Pier, Phuket Town.
Ferry from Krabi to Phuket (leaving from Ao Nang)
  • Every day: 15:15
  • Places left: Pier ferry in Noppharat Thara Beach.
Note: The trip took about 2 hours. Ticket prices: 650 baht / person, (round trip) 1200 baht / person.



Ferry from the island of Phuket to the island of Koh Lanta (via Krabi)
  • Every day: 08:30
  • Places left: Ferry Terminal, Phuket Town.

Ferries from Koh Lanta to Phuket (via Krabi)
  • Daily : 13:30
  • Places left: Sala Din Wharf Pier.
Note: The trip took about 4 hours and ticket price (one way) 1000 baht / person, (round-trip) 1800 baht.



Ferry from Phuket to Koh Racha
  • Daily : 9:00 
  • Speed boat from Chalong Pier.
Speed boat from Koh Racha to Phuket
  • Daily : 15.00
  • Koh Racha to Chalong Pier boat.
Travel time is approximately 1 hour, ticket prices, one way about 550 baht / person, round trip 1000 baht.

 
Ferry from Phuket to the Similan islands
  • Daily : 08:30
  • From Thap Lamu Pier, Takua Pa - 50 kms north of Phuket.
Ferries from the Similan islands to Phuket
  • Speed every day at 15:00 from the Similan islands boat to Thap Lamu Pier
note : Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours and the ticket (round-trip) 2500 baht.



 
Ferry from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi and Yai
  • Daily every hour from 07.30 to 17.00, depart from Bang Rong Pier, North East coast of Phuket.

note :
all ferry departure time which has been described above can change at any time or is not the same between one company and another company, as well as with the ferry ticket prices. For accuracy ferry schedules and ticket prices then we suggest contacting your travel company.