Perhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian (in Malay) – Lying just 21km off the northeast coast of Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia, this beautiful island is famous among travellers for its palm-fringed white sandy beaches, turquoise blue sea and laid back lifestyle. The island comprises of Pulau Perhentian Besar (The Big Island) and Pulau Perhentian Kecil (The Small Island).

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The island is accessible from the small fishing port of Kuala Besut via a 40-minute sea journey by speedboat. The island has a number of activities on its beaches and forests, with the most popular being snorkeling and scuba diving. The more relaxing pursuits are sunbathing and swimming. Apart from these, the island also offers activities like canoeing, jungle trekking, fishing and island hopping.

Owing to the islands’ protected status, the main tourist activities have minimal environmental impact. This makes Pulau Perhentian famous in the region for its stunning preserved natural world and diverse marine life.