Pulau Rusukan Besar, Labuan
When visiting Labuan Island for a vacation, island hopping is one of the main activities, especially if you relish the sun, sand, sea and surf. The main island of Labuan is surrounded by six smaller ones, one of which is Pulau Rusukan Besar. ‘Pulau’ is the local word for island.
Visiting Pulau Rusukan Besar has to be arranged through a tour operator. The main company is Emma Glorious Tours Sdn. Bhd. Those who sign up for a package will be ferried in a passenger boat and collected at the same spot at a designated time according to a daily schedule.
What’s there to do on Pulau Rusukan Besar? Of course, there’s sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and diving, for those who enjoy the sun and sea. There’s also massage services for vacationers who want a relaxing time under the shade.
The Marine Park Information Centre is located on the 14-hectare Pulau Rusukan Besar. Opening hours are from 9am to 4.30pm. Much information is shared through photos, posters and exhibits.
Actually, how much time does one need to allocate for a trip out to Pulau Rusukan Besar? Half a day is fair, if you go for snorkelling or other water activities.
Holidaymakers who wish to spend a longer time on the island may rent a chalet for the night. The shocking pink chalets are spacious and comfortable, as you can see from my photos.
So, if you do find yourself visiting Labuan one day, do not miss out the chance to head out to Pulau Rusukan Besar.
Visitors to Pulau Rusukan Besar also need to pay the following charges to Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia:
Malaysian
RM5 /adult
RM2 /child
Foreigner
RM30 /adult
RM15 /child
*fishing is strictly prohibited on this island.
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ainy tak pernah pergi labuan. lepastu tak pernah dengar pun pasal pulau ni. tapi cantik giler pulau dia. mashaAllah boleh masuk dalam wishlist ainy ni. dapat island hopping tu best!
Tak pernah dengar pasal pulau ni. Tapi memang terasa nak pergi bercuti ke Labuan..kalau sis pergi bolehlah nanti ke Pulau ni..sesekali pergi ke tempat yang tak pernah pergi best jugak..pengalaman
Labuan is memang one of my wish destinations. I thinks as long as there is a will there will be away. Planning my next holiday now.
What a nice island to visit for holiday. I never heard about Pulau Rusukan Besar before and never know that Labuan is surrounded by 6 small islands
My wishlist place to visit next time, Labuan. Love to see their beach and blue sea. Love the environment too.
saya sendiri tak pernah lagi berkesempatan ke Labuan. Hope one day sampailah ke sana. Teringin sangat nak ke sana
Wah pulau ni dulu nyaris dah AS nak pergi dengan husband, masa dia bekerja di platform minyak di labuan.
Memang teringin sangat nak pergi bercuti di pulau ni. tapi tak kesampaian ketika itu
pulau rusukan, kalau tak baca mesti ingat tadi menu makanan tulang rusuk ! waaah nampak macam menarik je tempat ni, nanti kalau dah dapat hidayah nak singgahlah tempat ni nanti… macam menarik..
Tak pernah lagi pergi Labuan. Macam best je, lawa juga Pulau Rusukan Besar ni. Boleh letak dalam travel bucketlist
Every time I read about your labuan post, definitely I will go check the flight price… Lol indeed a very beautiful place with all the natural green beauty. I’m still thinking to go this year or next year…