By Boat to Jerejak

For non-Penangites, Jerejak Island (Pulau Jerejak) is a small island off Penang Island. Jerejak Island can be seen across a small strait of water, from Intel, Agilent, Penang Bridge and even Queensbay Mall.



Shanna had so much fun from our last Penang Hill trip, that she kept talking about it, about how she went up the hill on the train, that we had a rather sudden idea and decision, to bring Shanna for a boat ride to Jerejak Island.



For little kids, there isn't much to do on the island except playing on the beach and using the swimming pool, both activities that can be done pretty much anywhere on Penang Island itself. So, the focus of this outing was the boat ride. The boat (ferry) departs from the jetty near Queensbay Mall. It was a short 15 minute ride to Jerejak Island. It costs us more than we anticipated, RM25 per adult for a return trip. It was free for Shanna (yay!) & Ian (of course!).


Shanna was so excited as we left the house for the jetty, she couldn't stop asking to "go on the boat". She was literally jumping and prancing around in joy & anticipation. While during the whole time we were on the boat, she kept talking excitedly and telling us that she was very happy. Ian, was more laidback (not knowing anything helps :) ), and he fell asleep while waiting for the boat, and only woke up when we reached Jerejak Island.



Waiting @ jetty


When is the boat coming?


Her 'smile'


Ready for nap

Now you see him awake...

Now he is asleep...

View of Penang bridge from the jetty

Off to the boat!

We squeezed into 1 seat for this picture, but there were plenty of seats available

Ian, you woke up!

My happy little boy

Hot, sticky, but happy :)

~ Audrey