Pulau Payar

Pulau Payar is a popular island for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts keen on exploring Langkawi’s undersea action. Just 30km south of the main island, it is about 45 minutes away from the Kuah jetty point and you can take either a catamaran or a speedboat to get here.

Comprising four islands, the largest of which is Pulau Payar, and three smaller isles (Pulau Kaca, Pulau Lembu and Pulau Segantang) this marine park is spread over two nautical miles. None of these islands are inhabited and are strictly regulated by the Fisheries Department of Kedah to maintain their pristine condition.

Kedah Fisheries Department introduces certain guidelines to help preserve the marine park and only allowing tour operators registered with them to conduct tourism activities in the marine park.

The Payar Island Marine Park will be limiting visitors to 100 per week in a bid to preserve its biodiversity. The park will be closed to tourists on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week and it will also be closed for tourists between March and May each year to preserve the park.