Diving In Kapas Island (mei 2011)

Kapas Island answers to all your hopes for an idyllic tropical island – swaying palm trees, untouched jungle, turquoise water gently lapping at the beach and colourful coral reefs just off the shore.

This pictures que getaway is less than 5 km from the mainland and is reached within 15 minutes by speedboat from the coastal fishing village of Marang. Its accessibility from the mainland makes it popular with locals for daytrips and the fairly good availability of budget accommodation means that it is also popular with backpackers.

he resorts on Kapas Island are mostly spread out over three beaches on the western shore, facing the mainland. Accommodation here ranges from dorm rooms to moderately priced air-conditioned chalets.  More luxurious accommodation is available on Gemia Island, a small islet just a few hundred metres northwest of Kapas.Pulau Kapas means Cotton Island in Malay and this peculiar name is attributed to the pure white beaches that are the trademark of this island. The name comes as no surprise once you have walked along these beaches: the sand is soft and white and slopes gently into the crystal clear water.

Another reason why Kapas Island is popular is because of the excellent snorkelling in the waters surrounding the island. There is an abundance of corals and other marine life, visibility is good and the water is shallow and calm. Because the coral is mainly around the rocky edges of the island, you can still go swimming off the beautiful beaches, even at low tide. Kapas Island may be easy to reach, but it is much harder to leave this island after being immersed in its beauty.

First trip to Kapas Island or Cotton Island for me don't have a big expecting but after arrive the island is totally blow me away . It is a really beautiful ,very quite and private island .Not so many guest or tours know about this island .But this island is famous for diver to come for diving trip or weekend trip . From Kl to Kapas island take almost 5-6 hour by bus and driving also almost take same time .Me and my diving group stay 3day 2 night on kapas island at the resort call Mak Cik Gemok Resort .It is a small resort with simple accommodation only for diver to stay .For this diving trip we have done 5 dive at different area the coral reef in kapas island is protected and nice . Me and my friend are very enjoy this trip with the nice crystal clear water and clean beach is a nice destination for short vacation and running from the busy working city life .

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