Another enchanting island in Johor's archipelago is the large island of Pulau Pemanggil. Fifty-five kilometres from Mersing, this remote and peaceful island is much sought-after for its natural beauty and abundance of marine life. About 15km from Mersing, the sea turns into a deep blue; behold the sight of flying fish skipping over the water's surface, sometimes flying to a distance of 33 metres!
It is situated next to Tioman, requires a 4 to 5 hours ride by boat from Mersing. To get to Mersing itself takes 4½ hours by car or roughly 6 hours by coach from KL. . This remote island is also famed for the beauty and abundance of marine life within its clear emerald waters. Chalets and longhouses are available for visitors wishing to spend the night.
