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RELAXATION AND ACTIVITIES Tucked within breezy coconut groves, traditional huts adorn selected stretches of the spotless beach.The island's laid back atmosphere is ideal for relaxation but the more adventurous will find it is also a haven for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
Kapas Island is famous for squid catching activities whereby tourist flock to the island from the month of April to September every year for this unique activity. Guest will go squid catching at night time by a local fisherman boat, equipped with the squid catching equipment to catch a squid as big as 20 inches long. The squid caught will be up to the guest for own barbeque and to be cook at the resort restaurant at a minimal charge.
The island is also a host for an annual International event ‘Swimathon Event”, which is held during the month of April every year. The event requires a participant to swim across the ocean from Kapas Island to the mainland which is approximately 6.5 kilometers in distance. This event has been attracting more than 200 participants yearly from all over the world.
Services such as snorkelling around the island is very much standardised and priced accordingly. The standard price of equipment is RM5 per day for mask & tuba and RM5 per day for fins.
GETTING THERE A taxi from Kuala Terengganu airport or the bus terminal costs RM 30.00 per cab for the journey to Marang Jetty. Boat transfer service may start as early as 7:00 and costs RM 35.00 per person (two way).
DIVING
The key attraction for diving at Pulau Kapas is the World WarII shipwreck located 5 nautical miles offshore. The outer reefs on her seaward side has are good diving spots as well. Its shallow water make it an ideal training ground for divers. Besides staying on the island, one may choose to stay at better facilities available in town and may do the diving on day trips.
Leisurely splashing and snorkelling around with a playful but shy variety of fishes are pleasant and undemanding pursuits. Play spot the turtles and pay your silent underwater tribute to the colours of the sea shells besides wind-surfing, kayaking and boating. Previously a well-guarded secret amongst members of the diving community, Kapas has now become more accessible to divers and snorkellers with services offered by Kapas Island Resort.
SEMINARS/CONFERENCES Where else would be better than Kapas Island Resort to hold your organisation's seminar/ conferences where facilities and services are designed to ensure organisers and delegates are well taken care of.
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