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Desaru
(The Village of
Casuarinas) is a 25 km stretch of sandy beach lined with casuarina
trees. It lies in the southeastern corner of Johor, approximately 98km
northeast of Johor Bahru. Desaru was developed as a tourist resort bythe Johor Tenggara Develpment Authority (KEJORA).
The resort has several hotels, beach
chalet, an 18-hole international standard golf course and sports
facilities for tennis, canoeing, swimming, boating, snorkeling,
water-skiing, catamaran sailing, jungle trekking and fishing.
One place visitors should not miss
is the Fishermen's Museum located at the Tanjung Balau fishing village.
Visitors can view the museum's impressive collection of fishing traps,
tackles and floats on display as well as an exhibition on the folklore
of fishermen.
Accommodation List in Desaru
How to get
there
Malaysia Airlines operates
regular flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru. From there, you
can catch a bus or taxi to Tanjung Penawar, near Desaru.
Malayan Railway offers numerous
train services connecting major Malaysian cities and towns as well as
Singapore to Johor Bahru. At the Johor Bahru Railway Station, you
can catch a taxi to Desaru or Mersing.
Ferrylink provides services from
Changi Point (near the Singapore International Airport) in Singapore to
Tanjung Belungkor, Johor where transport to Desaru can be arranged.
Ferry Service
For those guests
that prefer to travel byFerry from Singapore, Ferrylink(Tel: 545-3600)
operates four sailing a day between Changi Ferry Terminal and Tanjong
Belungkor Ferry Terminal. The ferry has capacity for 400 passengers and
70 cars in its car deck.
Land transfer (2 way) from Tanjung Belungkor to Desaru could be arranged
at S$10 per person traveling in Mini Van (Combi).
Ferry Schedule
|
Leaving Singapore |
Leaving Tg. Belungkor |
| 08:00am |
09:30am |
| 11:00am |
12:30pm |
| 05:00pm |
06:30pm |
Ferry Schedule (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday in Singapore)
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Leaving Singapore |
Leaving Tg. Belungkor |
| 08:00am |
09:30am |
| 11:00am |
12:30pm |
| 02:00pm |
03:30pm |
| 05:00pm |
06:30pm |
Ferry Fares (Return)
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Passengers Fares |
From Singapore |
Seaport
Tax |
| Adult |
S$28.00 |
S$4.00 |
| Child -
Below 12 Yrs |
S$18.00 |
S$2.00 |
| Infant -
Below 02 Yrs |
Free |
Free |
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Vehicle Fares |
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| Motor Car |
S$34.00 |
S$6.00 |
| Motor
Bike |
S$14.00 |
S$2.00 |
| Bicycle |
S$8 |
NA |
| Van |
S$45 |
S$6 |
| Bus(Below
30 Paxs) |
S$150 |
S$8 |
| Bus(Above
30 Paxs) |
S$210 |
S$16 |
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