Giam & Mentagor Islands
Pulau Giam / Pulau Mentangor
Two small islands off Nipah Bay. Kayak across or hop between them by small boat for snorkelling among tropical fish and pristine little beaches.
Giam Island lies just a few hundred metres across from Nipah Bay beach. At low tide the shallows show small fish, making it a popular kayaking destination. Mentagor Island, a little farther out, has rugged rocks and clearer water. Many boat operators along Nipah Bay offer island-hopping snorkel packages lasting about 1 to 2 hours. These usually include two or three snorkelling stops and equipment, and cost from several dozen to over a hundred ringgit per boat. Agree on the price and duration before you set off. Sea conditions depend on the monsoon, and boats stop running when the waves are rough.
Opening hours
Daytime (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Coral Bay
- Teluk Nipah
- Hornbill Feeding
- Teluk Ketapang (Turtle Bay)
- Pasir Bogak Beach
- Fu Lin Kong Temple
- Sungai Pinang Kecil Fishing Village
- Pangkor Town & Jetty