Tanjung Gemok is your primary alternative — but only when the closure is Mersing-specific. Peak monsoon season (1 November to 28 February) closes both jetties simultaneously.
If Mersing jetty is closed and you need to reach Tioman Island, your primary alternative is Tanjung Gemok jetty in Pahang, operated by Tioman SpeedBoat with daily 60-minute speedboat sailings during the operating season.
However, important context: both Tanjung Gemok and Mersing follow the same Marine Department of Malaysia closure schedule. If Mersing is closed due to peak monsoon (1 November to 28 February), Tanjung Gemok is typically also closed for the same reason. This guide explains when Tanjung Gemok is a viable alternative — and when it is not.
Peak monsoon closure (1 Nov – 28 Feb): Both Mersing and Tanjung Gemok are suspended per Marine Department of Malaysia regulations. During this period, there is no alternative ferry service to Tioman Island. Travellers must reschedule to operating season dates (1 March to 31 October).
Understanding the type of closure determines whether Tanjung Gemok is a viable alternative.
Tanjung Gemok speedboat services are an effective alternative to Mersing in these specific scenarios.
These scenarios close both jetties simultaneously — there is no alternative ferry route to Tioman.
For peak monsoon or regional weather scenarios, travellers must reschedule to operating season dates — there is no operational alternative.
What to do if your booking is affected depends on which operator you booked with.
Follow these steps in order to assess your options and find the fastest path to Tioman.
Check whether the closure is Mersing-specific or regional. Visit Marine Department of Malaysia advisories and confirm with your Mersing operator directly.
Visit the Tanjung Gemok to Tioman speedboat page or call Tioman SpeedBoat at 60198301228 to confirm sailings are operating.
If Tanjung Gemok is operating, book directly online. If both jetties are closed, plan alternative dates within the operating season (1 March to 31 October).
For Tanjung Gemok, book online for instant confirmation and e-ticket. For rescheduling, contact your accommodation on Tioman to update your arrival date.
If you are already in Mersing, switching to Tanjung Gemok is a straightforward drive north on Federal Route 3.
Plan your Tioman trip around these guidelines to minimise the risk of encountering a closure.
No, Mersing jetty is not permanently closed. The most common reason for closure is the peak monsoon season (1 November to 28 February), when all Tioman ferry operations are suspended per Marine Department of Malaysia regulations. Mersing operates daily during March to October.
Yes, if the closure is Mersing-specific. Tanjung Gemok jetty in Pahang operates daily 60-minute speedboat sailings to Tioman during the operating season (1 March to 31 October). However, if the closure is due to peak monsoon or severe regional weather, both jetties are typically closed simultaneously.
Yes. Both jetties suspend operations during peak monsoon season (1 November to 28 February) per Marine Department safety regulations. Both resume operations on 1 March each year.
Check official Marine Department of Malaysia advisories, your specific Mersing operator's website or social media, or call your operator directly. For Tioman SpeedBoat (Tanjung Gemok) status, call 60198301228.
Contact your Mersing operator directly for refund or reschedule options. Their policies vary by operator. If switching to Tanjung Gemok, you can book a Tioman SpeedBoat ticket separately via the link on this page.
Tanjung Gemok jetty is approximately 50 km north of Mersing, a 45 to 60 minute drive via Federal Route 3 through Endau and Kuala Rompin.
No. All commercial ferry and speedboat operations to Tioman Island are suspended from 1 November to 28 February per Marine Department safety regulations. There is no alternative ferry service during this period.
Daily 60-minute Tanjung Gemok to Tioman speedboat sailings during the operating season (1 March to 31 October). Book online for instant e-ticket confirmation, or call 60198301228 for same-day assistance.
