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Underwater fun in Salang

October 30, 2014 By Vaughan McShane 2 Comments

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Getting to Salang

Salang Bay on Tioman Island is just a  two hour ferry ride from our seaside town of Mersing here in southern Malaysia. And the change in scenery that those two hours make is nothing short of astounding.

Now that the airport on Tioman is closed, all island goers have the option of either passing through Mersing or braving it out in the god forsaken Tanjung Gemok  to get to Tioman. So, if you find yourself in Mersing (the better option), staring mind-numbingly at the brown, soup-like shores of litter and mud – I’ve put this little post here to re-assure you that you’re in for a treat.

Follow this link for up to date and very clearly outlined information on how to get to Tioman.

Here is a quick photo-blog recap of a recent “working weekend” to Salang Bay – we beached, snorkeled, had an unbelievably good time and, yes, even managed to work a little too.

Please excuse some of the underwater pics that were taken on my old GoPro – they are a little blurry.

Snorkeling in and around Salang

Salang Bay, Tioman

Salang’s jetty extending out into the exquisite blue.

Salang Bay, Tioman

Getting ready for our day trip to Coral Island (Tulai Island)

Coral Tualai Island, Tioman

Just a cheap five minute boat ride away – Coral (Tulai) Island

Coral Tualai Island Tioman

The magnificent corals that lay just beneath the surface.

Coral Tualai Island Tioman

Gazillions of tropical fish abound.

Coral Tualai Island, Tioman

That’s a brilliant blue parrot fish.

Coral Tualai Island, Tioman

Hello!

Coral Tualai Island, Tioman

This was our first drop off point (first of three.)

Coral Tualai Island, Tioman

The GoPro really doesn’t do the colour of the water any justice.

Coral Tualai Island Tioman

Diving down for a closer look :)

Coral Tualai Island Tioman

Linda having a go with a Canon in underwater housing that Jason rented for the day (also really well priced.)

Next location on Coral (Tulai) Island: Long Beach

Coral Tualai Island Tioman

Yes, the water is this colour.

Coral Tualai Island Tioman

Me with my old GoPro (recently put into retirement by an upgrade! – pics to follow soon.)

Coral Tualai Island, Tioman

Linda and Michelle enjoying the beach which we had all to ourselves.

Salang Bay, Tioman

Hello again! We are so lucky to have been to places like this! (And live just two hours away from it!) Tioman in the background.

Salang Bay, Tioman

Lauren and her colleagues: Julie, Linda, Patrick, Sam, Michelle, Jason and Lauren (Left to Right)

Next we headed to our third and final snorkeling destination – Batu Malang:

Salang Bay, Tioman

Every time I looked around I was surrounded by tons of colourful fish.

Salang Bay, Tioman

Some sea-urchins having a meeting! (Update: i’m actually told by a mate that they are indeed social creatures!)

Salang Bay, Tioman

Lauren looking lovely :)

Salang Bay, Tioman

A Parrot Fish that actually held still!

Salang Bay, Tioman

More fish :)

Salang Bay, Tioman

It’s difficult to tell who photobombed who!? This guy was pecking at my lens :)

Salang Bay, Tioman

Back at Salang for sunset after a rough day snorkeling. Does it get better than this?

 

Some Pics of Salang 

Salang

Linda and Sam making a new friend! (Actually I think he was more interested in getting to know them.)

Salang

Sunset :)

Salang

More sunset :)

Salang

Last sunset! It just kept on getting better.

Salang

Where we stayed – the Salang Indah Resort – we probably wont stay there again. (this isn’t the actual accommodation.)

Salang

The JuiceBar  – Which gets lively in the evenings.

Salang

Some good seafood bbq is available.

Salang

Island Style :)

Picture credit: All of the photo’s were taken by either Lauren or myself with the exception of some underwater photo’s (the clearer ones) which are credited to Jason Trudel.

Filed Under: Capture Tagged With: island, malaysia, photoblog, Salang, Tioman

About Vaughan McShane

Vaughan McShane travels the world with his wife working remotely, writing, surfing where he finds waves and capturing it all on his Nikon & GoPro. Together they seek new terrain to explore, adventure in unlikely places and delicious coffee. Follow their wanderings on The Travel Manuel and follow Vaughan's adventures on Instagram (@VaughanMac_) and Twitter (VaughanMac)

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