Redang Island

Was in Redang Island from the 16th-18th April 2011 =) The place was spectacular subhanAllah! Our journey started from Genting Sempah R&R at 1am, there were 11 of us in 3 cars!

DAY 1 - 16/4/2011
Arrived at Syahbandar's Jetty around 6am. Prayed Subuh at Kuala Terengganu's Grand Continental hotel and had breakfast at a stall nearby. We parked the cars at the jetty for RM10 per day per car. Our ferry was at 9am so we waited a bit. Before boarding, we had to pay RM5 each for the Marine Park Conservation fee. 

Our ferry departed at 9am towards Redang. The ride was comfortable all the way and it took us nearly an hour plus to reach the island specifically Pantai Pasir Panjang. We walked on the white, soft sandy beach towards Coral Redang Island Resort. Half the lodging area was under renovation but the other  half was beautiful including the bar/reception Chicak, their restaurant Matahari and the few semi chalets and standard rooms.

 

Kak Dayah got us an awesome package. We spent RM370 each for a 3 days 2 nights package inclusive of 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 3 snorkeling trips! There was also an additional RM25 for the rental of snorkeling gears (mask and life jacket). 

Our first snorkeling session was on Day 1 itself! They gathered us at the dive shack and we headed out to I forgot where island. hehe. There was not as many fishes as I had hoped for so we just enjoyed the sea and sight =)

Our night time was filled with card games and romantic strolls on the beach. Coincidentally, the moon was full that night and she lighted the sea so beautifully! SubhanAllah! 

DAY 2 - 17/4/2011

It definitely made my day when I get to swim with so many colourful fishes and caught a glimpse of a turtle, a shark and several 'ikan todak'. hehehe. Day 2 had 2 snorkeling trips in store! The first trip at 10am was to the Marine Park! There I saw one of the most awesome view Allah SWT has ever let me see =) SubhanAllah! There was this purple fish who had lips blue and pink in colour! hehe. 


The second trip was to Pulau AKar, just a few minutes away from the Marine Park. Also beautiful with the many different corals! That was where I saw a 1m long shark!

Oh, don't worry about the food! It was GOOOOOOD! hehe. We had BBQ one night and spaghetti bolognese the other =D 

Try taking a long walk to the right side of the island and you'll get to walk on a bridge along the rocks. There are many different gifts shops you can do shopping at and the prices are very reasonable. If you forgot some stuffs like sunblock or pareo, tshirt or require any food/drinks, the prices are not at all marked up. 

Day 3 - 18/4/2011

We took the first ferry out of Redang on the 18th which was at 7am. Reached the jetty at 9am and headed straight back home =)

Redang at dawn

All in all, Redang Island has been enjoyable =) The comfortable lodging,  the delicious food, the softness of the white sand, the beautiful changing temperature of the sea, the friendliness of the fishes, the beauty that God has grant us =)  Alhamdulillah!