Getting There
Bus from Sitiawan to KLIA and LCCT
Online bookings are available: http://www.starwira.com/Default.aspx
Direct bus from KLIA to Sitiawan
Alternative you can take the bus to Sitiawan. From there you can take a taxi (RM 20) or bus RM 2 to Lumut which is only 10km away.
For travelers who want to skip Kuala Lumpur this is an excellent option as the bus does not go through Puduraya in KL city center but goes directly to KLIA and LCCT. It is the fastest option to travel from KLIA to Lumut (Pangkor).
Alternative you can take the bus to Sitiawan. From there you can take a taxi (RM 20) or bus RM 2 to Lumut which is only 10km away.
For travelers who want to skip Kuala Lumpur this is an excellent option as the bus does not go through Puduraya in KL city center but goes directly to KLIA and LCCT. It is the fastest option to travel from KLIA to Lumut (Pangkor).
Starshuttle also offers buses from Ipoh to and from KLIA/LCCTerminal. Buses leave from No,61 Jalan Bercham, Bandar Baru Taseek, Bercham and Medan Gopeng Counter 5
There's since July 2007 again only one ferry to Pangkor, one company running the service.
The ferries leave at day time 15 past and 15 to the hour. Price is RM 10 for a return ticket.
The ferries leave at day time 15 past and 15 to the hour. Price is RM 10 for a return ticket.
One of the five Mesra ferry boats
As there is no more difference between Duta Pangkor and Mesra Ferri, the boats are used between both former rivals to perform the service to Pulau Pangkor (but not to Pangkor Laut - they have their own ferry service).
Safety
What about the safety conditions on board?
Mesra ferries are build in East Malaysia at Borneo.
The ships sail on their own from Borneo all the way to Singapore and Lumut, with only crew on board.
Contrary to other ferries, Mesra ferries have 2 motors available.
The Duta Pangkor boats do not have all the same safety precautions but this doesn't mean they are not safe.
What about the safety conditions on board?
Mesra ferries are build in East Malaysia at Borneo.
The ships sail on their own from Borneo all the way to Singapore and Lumut, with only crew on board.
Contrary to other ferries, Mesra ferries have 2 motors available.
The Duta Pangkor boats do not have all the same safety precautions but this doesn't mean they are not safe.
The Duta Pangkor ferry
Other extra safety measures are 6 escape doors, floating rafts on the upper deck and, very important, life vests for everybody on board. The crew is like airplane staff special trained to be able to help you at the highest level needed. In other words, you're in good hands.
The captains of the ferry to Pangkor are all experienced sailors in the Pulau Pangkor waters. Some of them sail in the area more then 25 years. Again, you're in good hands.
The captains of the ferry to Pangkor are all experienced sailors in the Pulau Pangkor waters. Some of them sail in the area more then 25 years. Again, you're in good hands.
Old Pansilver ferry
But to be honest, there has never been accidents in the Pangkor waters with the ferries to Pangkor to my knowledge. The two motors will hardly break down at the same time and in case necessary, an intercom is available to communicate with the mainland.
Upper deck
The Mesra ferries are the only ferries that have an upper deck available though some of the Duta Pangkor ferries have an upperdeck. This is good news for those who like to make photos from the ship. Although smoking is prohibited inside the ship, the upper deck is available for smokers who can not without.
Upper deck
The Mesra ferries are the only ferries that have an upper deck available though some of the Duta Pangkor ferries have an upperdeck. This is good news for those who like to make photos from the ship. Although smoking is prohibited inside the ship, the upper deck is available for smokers who can not without.
Duta Pangkor ferry
Again, safety first. At the upper deck you will find the floats in case of troubles.