There are so many things to do and attractions in Desaru! Let’s find out what are some of the things that you can do right here in Desaru!
Desaru Fruit Farm
What would a visit to Desaru be like without a visit to the Desaru Fruit Farm?
Fruits galore at Desaru Fruit Farm
Not only will you be able to savour all the different kinds of food available at the Desaru Fruit Farm, the tour guides will also tell you the benefits of all the different kinds of fruit and the quantity that you should take to achieve the benefits.
To top things off, there’s even a sumptuous meal thrown in (inclusive of crabs and crayfish)!
Sumptuous Meal at Desaru Fruit Farm
Crayfish
Crabs
*Please note that the food served depends on the package that you go for. Kate and I had two meals at the fruit farm and we enjoyed western for our other meal there.
A visit to the Desaru Fruit Farm is not only educational but satisfying for the palettes! Great place to visit with the kids as well!
Firefly River Cruise Tour
Another must visit attraction at Desaru is the Firefly River Cruise Tour!
Firefly River Cruise Tour
If you have not tried this river cruise, make sure you experience this magical journey down the river. The river cruise exposes you to your other senses under the darkness of the night. You become more aware of your surroundings and the sounds of the night as well as the waves of the river (and of course the motor of the boat).
As you approach the fireflies, the boat stops its engines to get you up close. If you’re daring enough, you can even place them in the palm for a photo shot! Unfortunately, our cameras are not up to the mark for night shots… (*hint hint* to potential sponsors!)
Beach Activities at Desaru
One of the main attractions of Desaru is of course its coastline formed with the South China Sea. The pristine beaches offers picturesque views of sunrise…
Sunrise at Desaru Malaysia
The clear blue waters also plays host to an array of water activities such as kayaking, banana boat rides and even parasailing!
Clear blue waters of Desaru Malaysia
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How to get to Desaru
There are actually 2 ways to get there from Singapore.
Ferry
The ferry from Singapore to Desaru takes about 45 minutes and you can hop onto the ferry at the Changi Ferry Terminal.
Via the Senai Desaru Expressway
The drive time from Singapore to Desaru has been greatly reduced with the completion of the Senai Desaru Expressway. No longer do you need to make a trip north to Kota Tinggi then south back to Desaru. With the Senai Desaru Expressway, the drive time is cut to about 45 minutes (this excludes the waiting time at the causeway jam!)
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Things to do and attractions in Desaru - Desaru Fruit Farm
If you’re going to Desaru, do check out our reviews of Lotus Desaru Beach Resort as well as Pulai Desaru Beach Resort!
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article.
I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I’ll certainly return.
Hi Monserrate,
Thanks for your comments. We hope that the information from this article can form the basis of your next visit to Desaru!
Unfortunately I went to sleep and missed my flight to Singapore last night. The next time I go there I think I might check out Desaru, it looks beautiful.
Hi Nico!
What happened?! How did you miss a flight to SG?! Yup, do check out Desaru for fringe travelling around Singapore the next time you are here! Besides the attractions that Singapore offers, its also a great base for travelling to many places in southeast asia!
Hoping to go to Malaysia in June – not entirely sure whereabouts yet though so thanks for the inspiration!
No problem Vicky! Do check out our posts on Malacca, KL and Desaru if you would be travelling to these areas!
Cheers!