8 miles from Mersing
Safe anchorage can be found on the east or west coast on Babi Besar according to the prevailing winds in 6-8 metres. Our spot is off the fringing reef and jetty near Aseania Beach Resort on the southwest beach. A few low-key bungalow resorts and restaurants can be found ashore.
Two miles to the north are the twin islands of Pulau Babi Kechil, joined by a shallow 5-metre reef, which offers excellent snorkeling. On the southern Kechil is a small resort with concrete jetty and walkway. Depending on the swell daytime anchorage in 3-6 metres is possible south of the wide beach and opposite the jetty at 2° 28.402N, 103° 57.377E.
