Perenthian in January?

[bgrindberg]

Came across this board just recently and really liked what I have read so far.

As I am planning a three to four weeks trip in mid January I was wondering what the conditions in the Perenthian Islands are going to be viz & weather. As I cannot take time off any other time, the question is whether it is absolutely a no-go / no-dive area or just not the best time of the year.

Any insight is greatly appreciated!

 

[timyang]

The east coast of Malaysia will be closed until after February for the monsoon. That means no ferries will be going to Perhentian. It will practically be a deserted island. Tioman tends to open a bit earlier. So try your luck there in January. But it's not likely.

 

[bgrindberg]

Thanx!