Tanjung Gemok jetty (Jeti Tanjung Gemok) is a modern Marine Department-regulated passenger jetty in Mukim Rompin, Pahang — the closest mainland jetty to Tioman Island and the departure point for Tioman SpeedBoat's 90-minute crossing.
directions_boat See the 90-minute crossingTanjung Gemok jetty (Jeti Tanjung Gemok) is a modern mainland passenger jetty located in Mukim Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia, serving as the departure point for Tioman SpeedBoat sailings to Tioman Island. Operated as a Marine Department of Malaysia–regulated facility, Tanjung Gemok is the closest mainland jetty to Tioman Island (approximately 56 km of sea distance) and offers the shortest crossing time of just 90 minutes on Tioman SpeedBoat vessels.
For travellers from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, and Kuantan, Tanjung Gemok offers measurable advantages over the older Mersing jetty: a 30–60 minute shorter drive via the LPT1 East Coast Expressway, a shorter sea crossing, and newer jetty facilities including a covered passenger terminal, parking, food stalls, and ticketing counter.
This guide covers everything you need to know about Tanjung Gemok jetty — directions, parking, amenities, accommodation nearby, and how it compares to Mersing.
Tanjung Gemok jetty is accessible by car or e-hailing from major Malaysian and Singaporean cities. The fastest route from Kuala Lumpur is via the LPT1 East Coast Expressway (the Karak–Jabor stretch), exiting at Maran (or continuing to Kuantan) and picking up Federal Route 3 south to Kuala Rompin.
Quick summaries below — tap through to the dedicated guides for details, photos, and tips.
Short-term parking is available directly at the jetty for same-day sailings. For multi-day Tioman trips, paid long-term lots are within a 5-minute walk — typically RM10–15 per day with 24-hour security.
Read the parking guide arrow_forwardCovered passenger waiting area, public toilets, food stalls and warung within walking distance, a small surau (prayer room), and limited free WiFi. ATMs are limited — withdraw cash in Kuala Rompin or Kuantan first.
Full amenities list arrow_forwardCounter address: Kaunter No. 5, Terminal Jeti Penumpang Tanjung Gemok, 26820 Kuala Rompin, Pahang Darul Makmur. GPS-locatable as “Jeti Tanjung Gemok” — well-signposted from the LPT1 East Coast Expressway.
Open Waze & Google Maps links arrow_forwardFor early-morning sailings (7:00 AM & 8:00 AM), staying overnight near the jetty avoids pre-dawn driving. Options in Kuala Rompin (5–15 min from the jetty) and Kuantan (1–1.5 hours away).
See recommended hotels arrow_forwardTanjung Gemok and Mersing are the two main mainland jetties for Tioman Island. While Mersing has been the traditional departure point for decades, Tanjung Gemok offers four measurable advantages for travellers from the Klang Valley and central Peninsular Malaysia.
From Kuala Lumpur via the newer LPT1 East Coast Expressway versus the older route to Mersing.
Approximately 56 km of sea distance — significantly shorter than Mersing's longer route.
Versus traditional 2-hour-plus Mersing ferries on slower vessels.
Newer covered passenger terminal, parking, food stalls, and ticketing counter.
Tanjung Gemok jetty (Jeti Tanjung Gemok) is located in Kuala Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia, with postcode 26820. The Tioman SpeedBoat counter is at Kaunter No. 5 inside the Terminal Jeti Penumpang Tg Gemok building. It is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours' drive from Kuala Lumpur via the LPT1 East Coast Expressway.
Tioman SpeedBoat Sdn. Bhd. operates daily 90-minute speedboat crossings from Tanjung Gemok jetty to five jetties on Tioman Island: Genting, Paya, Tekek, Air Batang (ABC), and Salang.
The crossing from Tanjung Gemok to Tioman Island takes approximately 90 minutes on Tioman SpeedBoat vessels — significantly faster than traditional ferries from Mersing, which typically take 2 hours or more.
Paid parking is available at the jetty — please ask at the counter for current rates. Short-term and long-term options are available, and paid long-term parking lots (RM10–15 per day) are available within walking distance for multi-day Tioman trips.
We recommend arriving at least 45 to 60 minutes before your scheduled sailing time. Boarding gates close 20 minutes before departure.
Yes. Tanjung Gemok jetty features food stalls, public toilets, a covered waiting area, a small surau, and limited free WiFi. ATMs are limited — withdraw cash in Kuala Rompin or Kuantan before arriving.
For travellers from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, and Kuantan, yes — Tanjung Gemok offers a shorter drive (3.5–4 hours from KL via LPT1 vs 4.5+ hours to Mersing), a shorter 90-minute speedboat crossing (vs ~2 hours from Mersing), and newer jetty facilities.
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