A 20-minute boat ride from the Marang Jetty to the south of Kuala
Terengganu, takes you to Pulau Kapas, the nearest island to the
mainland. It is relatively small compared to the northern islands of
Perhentian and Redang. Not many resorts are available here but one
can make a day trip during the weekend if you don’t have the time.
Its white sandy beaches and the serenity of the island with
snorkeling and kayaking and water sports activities are what draws
visitors to go for some fun.
The seas around Pulau Kapas is known as a squid breeding ground.
The surrounding seas gets the most attention during the squid jigging
season from March to August. Scores of boats will head to the sea
around Pulau Kapas in the evenings and using lights to lure the
squids to surface, the flotilla of boats can be seen from the shore
resembling a lighted floating city along the horizon. And under a
full moon, it can be quite a captivating sight. There are of course
other areas where squid jigging takes place and if you drive along
the coast at night, it is quite common to see these lighted boats.
