No direct roads connect Tioman Island to the mainland thus the only way to get here would be to cross the South China Sea by boat or to fly. There are several ferries per day to Tioman Island from the Mersing or Tanjung Gemak, in Malaysia, jetties. United Ferry Ventures operates two speed boat and two speed ferry services per day. Speed boats leave for Tioman Island at 08.00 and 12.00 hours. The speed boats seats around 20 passengers and the ride takes about 2 hours.