Kuala Terengganu - Docking
Harbour Entry
The dredged channel to Kuala Terengganu makes the approach straightforward although entry and exit can be difficult in the strong cross (3kn) currents. The curved breakwaters create the most protected harbour along this east coast.
A very large bridge was built in 2018 across the main harbour channel, approximately 500m W of the breakwater entrance. Clearance is far too low for the majority of cruising yachts (12.4m), therefore contact must be made in advance to arrange the bridge to be lifted.
It has been reported that the bridge has opening issues – sometimes it is operational – sometimes not.
Rates per opening range from RM1500 to as low as RM500 – the price is negotiable.
Anchoring:
Anchor on the northern side of the breakwater, in about 4m, closer to the northeastern side of the basin and clear of the middle channel where traffic is constant. There are two or three sets of steps at which to land.
It is also possible to anchor anywhere north at the fishing village in about 3m.
The marina here is on an island 1.5 miles west of the entrance. It provides a fast shuttle service to the main town on the other side of the river. It is also an easy dinghy trip across to the town with a good floating dinghy dock next to the main wet market.
Terengganu Marine Park Islands:
To enter the Terengganu Marine Park Islands, all yachts must first report in at Kuala Terengganu. Prior to arrival, write to the Marine Park Office for permission to enter. This can be done through an agent or by yourself. According to marine park laws here, anchoring is prohibited, but due to limitations on mooring buoys and jetties, authorities may give you permission to anchor in a pre-approved location.
It is important to note that in Terengganu the marine parks are divided into four areas: Redang Islands; Perhentian Islands; Pula Kapas; and Pulau Tenggol. An entry fee is charged to visit each location and it is recommended buying your tickets at the marine park office in Kuala Terengganu.
Last updated: July 2024
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The Drawbridge is still a disaster. Nobody answers the phone under the number shown at the website. No opening schedule in place still. Even the Duyong Marina, located behind the bridge, cannot give any information on how to pass the bridge to come to the marina.
After 2 days I found out another number of the bridge handler. 1500 MR one way. Insane.
So staying outside on Anchor to sit out the bad weather with waves of 4 mtr, breaking in front of the entrance and slamming into the port basin. Its safe behind the breaker, but no way to go out again as long as the waves doesnt go down.
Phone No. Bridge handler: +60 19 644 0212 (whatsapp as well)
The bridge is currently a disaster!
You are asked to request the drawbridge to be lifted at a cost of RM1200 ONE WAY.
Anchoring in the breakwater area is good. I left my boat there for 3 weeks.
A person I have known for a long time checked the boat every 2 days.
(Will check if ok to post his number!)
There appears to be no plan for a schedule. I was told by the bridge office there will be openings each week – for maintenance.
I have seen NOTHING in 4 weeks.
HASHIM. +6019 946 9702
And the day I wrote this at 3 45pm the bridge lifted for 10 minutes!!
Actually impossible to contact Mr. Dim by phone… good to know, the bridge cannot open due to works … I anchored behind the breakwater, paddled with the dinghy ashore, took a taxi (50 rm both ways) to the airport.
After 1 hour in the office of immigration, all paperwork is done, the officer in charge don’t remember the code for the safe where the stamp for the passport is stored. So tomorrow I have to come back early before to visit Harbourmaster and customs… and go back again after to check out.
UPDATE: Kuala Terengganu harbour entry. A very large bridge has been erected across the main harbour channel, approximately 500m W of the breakwater entry into this harbour. Until Sept 2018, passing under/through this new bridge was not a problem as they were still constructing the centre span.
This has now been completed and the only way through and into the harbour is to contact the port to have the centre span lifted (clearance is far too low for pretty much all cruising yachts.
For now, cruisers are advised to contact During Marina inside Terengganu harbour well in advance of your arrival to advise ETA at the new lift bridge. Recent cruisers have had success by liaising with Mr Din at Duyong Marina on +60 13 34 3068.
As this is early days for the operation of this lift bridge, expect some confusion around booking this. Patience and politeness will go a long way. There is no VHF channel advised for comms to do this at the time of writing this update.
A monohull is now 4 Ringgit per meter and a catamaran 5.30 per meter per day. + power and water. The showers/ Sauna 30 per person and the gym 20 per person, they are no longer free courtesy of a new manager.
Bernie Katchor has passed on more details about Awi:
Awi’s yellow house: phone +60179840337
I suggest people call him to see if he has availability.
The jetty is rickety, water and electricity are available. You need to use 4 anchor lines to remain nearby the jetty (i.e. tying to the floating jetty is not important, the 4 lines are). I went through the flood that 250,000 people were evacuated in on these lines – the river rose 12 ft 2 miles from the ocean.
5 deg 19.731 x 103 deg 7.553 is the location.
He is a valuable contact for any cruiser as he knows everything, speaks English and will taxi around.
Bernie Katchor
berniekatchor could you please give me Awie’s contact thanks. Just spoken with the Marina and they are asking rm50 per day for a 10m vessel, almost 30% more than the Langkawi RYC and certainly not the same facilities lol
Awi’s yellow house has a small wharf and may allow you to leave your boat there. Mine was there in thereat flood River rose 12 ft near the mouth 250,000 folks evacuated. I put anchor fore and aft and used Awi’s fixing post and the boat was ok. Awis yellow house is a half-mile upriver from Ria Haz.
marina secure.10 ringgit marina bus takes a load of people shopping Excellent shopping town. 10 ringgit call marina to collect you
2 great supermarkets giant and the other one
accom near marina @ 30 ringgit awi’s yellow house Awi knows everything where to buy
ria-haz is us$140 a night marina 3 ringgit per metre /day discount for month Saleh manager good English cheap meals ria-haz
ria-haz bus to airport 10 ringgit
anchor in front of marina lock dinghy or find Awi to get it returned.