Located off the east coast of Johor - 15 km from Mersing, the Besar Island is another Malaysia's paradise island where stretches of untouched beautiful beaches will overwhelm visitors from around the world. This island offers visitors clear blue waters where coral reefs form an enchanting underwater garden below and is only an hour boat ride journey from Mersing.

There are many interesting activities. One can go snorkeling, fishing, diving or take a trip to all the nearby islands. Visitors can trek through the woods to see the tropical plants and animals or visit a 'kelong' to see the fishermen hauling up their nets laden with the bountiful harvest from the sea. A number of resorts on the island offer visitors accommodation facilities ranging from traditional Malay village chalets to A-frame huts. Restaurants at these resorts do serve a variety of local, Asian and Western delicacies.