Cost of Tioman ferry vs speedboat

The Tioman ferry has a reported fare, and the speedboat does not have a confirmed one in our research. So this guide works out the ferry for you and gives a formula to weigh any faster boat against it. The goal is to see the true price of the crossing before you compare packages.

For the island, see the Tioman island guide. For the whole trip, read the Tioman budget for two adults.

What does the ferry cost for two adults?

Ferries run from Mersing in Johor and Tanjung Gemok in Pahang, operated by Bluewater Express and Cataferry, and tickets are best bought in advance ^[1]. One guide lists RM60 per adult each way from both jetties, and an older listing shows RM75 from Mersing ^[2].

Fare per adult each way	Two adults, both ways
RM60	RM240
RM75	RM300

The gap between the two reported figures is RM60 for the trip ^[2], so confirm which one applies. Add the marine park fee separately. It is reported at RM5 per adult for Malaysians and RM30 for non-Malaysians, with one listing reporting RM10 for Malaysians at Mersing ^[4].

What do we not know about the crossing?

The research did not confirm the crossing time from an operator source ^[3]. It also has no confirmed speedboat fare. Treat those as questions for the operator.

• What is the departure time on my date?
• How long is the crossing?
• What is the fare per adult and per child, each way?
• Is there a luggage allowance or a charge?

Our guide to shared service choices between ferry and speedboat on Tioman explains how the options differ.

How do you compare a faster boat with the ferry?

Use one subtraction. Take the extra fare per person each way, then multiply by travellers and by directions.

For two adults going both ways the multiplier is four, so a speedboat that costs a little more per person each way costs four times that extra. If the boat saves an hour each way, divide that total by the two hours each person saves to see what an hour costs you.

Is the saved time worth it? It depends on your day.

An hour may matter if it lets you catch an earlier ferry connection or avoid a night in the jetty town. It matters less if your first day is already free.

How does the choice change a package price?

A package that includes the ferry both ways carries RM240 or RM300 for two adults, if the reported figures hold ^[2]. A package that leaves it out looks cheaper by that amount, but you would add it back.

If one quote offers a speedboat and another a ferry, ask each to state the fare, so you can compare them line by line. Our guide on jetty fees and boat tickets included in a package lists the usual wording.

Which jetty changes the cost?

Mersing and Tanjung Gemok are both reported as departure points. The road cost to each differs. Our guide to Mersing versus Tanjung Gemok departures for Tioman compares them, and the cost of getting to Mersing from KL or Singapore adds the road leg.

What should you ask for in writing?

1. Which jetty, which operator and what time?
2. The fare per adult and child, each way.
3. Whether the marine park fee is included.
4. The luggage rule.
5. What happens if sailings are cancelled?

Enter your answers into the island trip cost calculator.

A better fit if…

This breakdown suits you if you are comparing two Tioman quotes and one includes the crossing. It also suits you if you want to know whether a faster boat is worth a higher fare. For peak weekends, read Tioman peak dates and ferry availability.