Overview
- Johan: 2 Oct β Johannesburg β Singapore (via Doha). 6 Oct β Singapore β Kota Bharu.
- Morgan: 5 Oct β Johannesburg β Kota Bharu (via Doha). Arrives 6 Oct 17:45.
- Together: 6 Oct Perdana KB; 7 Oct ferry to Perhentian Island Resort (Besar) until 12 Oct; 13 Oct fly home.
Day-by-Day with Tips
2 Oct (Thu) β Johan Departs JHB β Singapore
- Carry-on: spare clothes, toiletries, headphones, light jacket.
- Save boarding passes in phone wallet.
Tip: Singapore immigration is strictβno vapes; keep forms handy.
3β5 Oct (FriβSun) β Singapore F1 Grand Prix
- Bring hat, sunglasses, poncho, earplugs, powerbank, portable fan.
- Use MRT to Marina Bay Circuit (faster than taxis).
- Eat at hawker centres (Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat) before the race.
5 Oct (Sun) β Morgan Departs JHB β Kota Bharu
- Compression socks, travel pillow, refillable water bottle.
- Stretch during Doha layover.
6 Oct (Mon) β Meet in Kota Bharu
- Hotel: Perdana Kota Bharu (check-in 15:00β18:00).
- Dinner: Restoran Hover (Kelantanese dishes).
Tip: Kota Bharu is conservativeβopt for light, modest clothing.
7 Oct (Tue) β To Perhentian Islands
- Taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty (~1h30). Aim for the 09:00β10:00 boat.
- Day bag: swimsuit, flip-flops, dry bag, reef-safe sunscreen, motion tablets.
- Check-in: Perhentian Island Resort at 14:00.
Tip: Ferries are tide/weather dependentβconfirm the day before.
8 Oct (Wed) β Snorkel & Explore
- Snorkel: Turtle Point & Shark Point. Afternoon: Coral View Beach.
- Dinner: Beach BBQ.
Bring an underwater phone pouch for photos.
9 Oct (Thu) β Jungle Trek & Hidden Beaches
- Trail to Teluk Dalam viewpoint.
- Pack sneakers, repellent, 1β2L water.
Start early to avoid midday heat.
10 Oct (Fri) β Island Hopping
- Boat to Perhentian Kecil, snorkel Blue Lagoon.
- Carry small MYR notes for tips & snacks.
11 Oct (Sat) β Relax & Wellness
- Morning yoga; optional kayak around the bay.
- Sunset at PIR jetty (photo spot).
Wear a rash guard to prevent sunburn.
12 Oct (Sun) β Back to Kota Bharu
- Early ferry β Kuala Besut β taxi to Kota Bharu.
- Overnight near airport or at Perdana Hotel.
13 Oct (Mon) β Fly Home
- Qatar Airways: Kota Bharu β Doha β Johannesburg.
- Checklist: passports, boarding passes, return rentals, photo backups.
Packing Essentials
- Clothing for tropical heat + light rain; modest outfits for Kota Bharu.
- Swim/snorkel gear, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent, motion tablets.
- Type G plug adapters (SG & MY), powerbank.
- DJI Avata 2 + permit docs; travel insurance; eSIM/SIM plan.

MH606 β SIN 13:40 β KUL 15:00 (Mon 6 Oct)