About Advance Snorkeling
I'm a diver, a good swimmer and I had snorkel a lot around the world. Can I just skip your advance training for your finest snorkeling?
Yes, if you would be able to demonstrate all the skills with ease. We follow strictly to our practice as there's no room for mistakes. Safety is our concern, so we don't want any incident happen during our outdoor adventure. Training is for you to overcome strong waves, strong current, navigating extreme shallow corals, as well as know how to deals with venomous creatures like COT, jellyfish and sea snakes. Untrained person can be dangerous.
I'm also a Scuba diving instructor. Can I skip your advance training?
Yes, if you would be able to demonstrate all the skills with ease, just like how you treat your student. You may need to familiarize the equipment, the place, the harsh environment like strong current and waves before you can do the activity safely.
I do not know how to swim. Can I still snorkel?
Of course you can. Swimming and snorkeling are completely 2 different set of skills. People can swim doesn't mean they can snorkel. On the other hand, people can snorkel doesn't mean they can swim as well. However, learning snorkeling is a lot easier than you think and it will also indirectly help you to learn swimming.
I have phobia, I'm afraid of water, and I have bad drowning experience. Can I still learn advance snorkeling?
Definitely can, as long as you keen to learn. It is all begin with yourself. With the proper guide, we had helped a number of people to overcome their aqua phobia, and to get rid their bad experience. Once you overcome it, you will find the joy to stay in the water.
I'm worry about my children. Can you focus on my children only?
We focus on everyone and that's including you. No need to worry about your child, instead concentrate on improving yourself. If you are busy looking after your child during the training, you will missed some important points, and also your children will not be able to focus. This not only will not help, but it may end up increase the risks to both of you.
I currently have period. Can I still snorkeling?
Ladies may be worried about shark attacks, bleeding underwater, and other considerations when snorkeling while menstruating, but may be hesitant to ask for advice. So ladies, do not be afraid, it is not because you have your period that shark will come and turn you around. Do as usual, protect yourself with a tampon, a towel or a menstrual cup, and jump into the water without any fear.
I'm bleeding. Will the shark bite?
The idea that sharks attracted by blood scared a lot of people. True or myth? It is myth.
Contrary to common belief, sharks are not attracted by human blood at all, only by fish blood which are part of their food chain and this this was proven by a scientific experiment.
I'm not snorkeling. Can I just stay on the boat with my friends?
Yes, you are welcome to join the boat. You just need to pay for the boat ride fee which is RM150/person. Equipment are not included. Please take note that if you just stay on the boat for a long period, you may get seasick easily. You may snorkel yourself around the boat but at your own risk.
Important note!!! You are not allowed to follow snorkeling together, as that would put an unnecessary added burden on the instructor to look after untrained snorkeler. This will compromise the safety and cause danger to others. If the similar case happen, you will be charged a penalty of RM500 on top of your boat ride fee. If you wish to join, you need to join from the start of the training.
I think I'm not teachable. Many professional had tried to teach me but failed.
As long as you keen to learn, you have nothing to lose. Although you had being taught many times, but possibly the way you may being taught wrongly. Keep in mind that certain way that works for others may not always works for you. If you never give up, we will not give up on you. Eventually you will find one way out and you will be grateful that you have never gave up when you look back.
My children just 4 years old. Can he/she snorkel?
50/50. If he/she can learn how to use the snorkel to breath, there is a high chance he/she can snorkel. I had guided the children as young as 4 years old and elderly as old as 75 years old in advance snorkeling. However it will still up to you to judge whether your children is suitable to take up our activity or not (the most important point is he/she able to listen to instruction and eager to learn).
Can I book your finest snorkeling only? I want to stay in other place.
Yes, you can book for the snorkeling only (non package) if you already have the place to stay in Tioman. You are advised to stay in Kampung Genting as our training take place 9am in the morning here. If you plan to stay in other village, you will need to take your own sea taxi/naga shuttle and reach our center before 9AM. For return, you may take your own sea taxi or opt for our drop off (charges apply). If you interested to join our exclusive snorkeling, you may contact us to check for availability.
Price – RM300/Person
Advance booking – Earliest 1 week before trip, Latest 1 Day before trip
Meet up – X Rector Center
Start Time– 9 AM
End Time – 6:30 PM
Available Drop Off Point – Paya, Japamala, Tekek
Drop Off Charges – RM 30 / Person
I have sign up for the finest snorkeling, but I drop out after the training. Will I be charged full amount?
In case you are not be able to successfully complete the training due to some reason, we will only charge you the advance snorkeling course which is RM70/person. As long as there is personal valid reason (example: health condition), or trip cancellation due to bad weather condition, it will be acceptable. Otherwise you will need to pay for the full amount.
About X Rector Minsu
Can I get a room with sea view?
We do no have jungle view or sea view or sunlight entering the room. To maximize the comfort of the rooms, an indoor corridor has been enclosed to prevent bugs, ants, mosquitoes, sand and dust from entering the room.
My ferry is early in the morning, Can I check in early?
Earlier check in is not possible, our check in time is after 2PM. After the guest check out, we need several hours to clean the room thoroughly before the next guest occupy the room. We need to ensure the room is in the best condition before we pass it to you. While you waiting for check in, we have a place for you to relax and store your luggage.
I want to take evening ferry back. Can I check out late?
Late check out is not possible, our check out time is morning before 10AM. After you have check out, we need several hours to clean the room thoroughly before the next guest occupy the room. We need to ensure the room is in the best condition before we pass it to the next guest. While you waiting for your ferry, we have a place for you to relax and store your luggage.
Is there a room cleaning service?
No, we do not provide room cleaning. You can access the cleaning tools for self service. However one thing we can assure you; You will get the cleanest room from us (dust free, sand free) compare to all of the rooms that you can find in Tioman. The rest is depends on how you upkeep the cleanliness during your few days of staying with us. Treat the place just like your home and we all will stay together like a family. Room tower can be changed if required, approach staff to do so.
Can I bring bathroom towel to go snorkeling?
Absolutely not, bathroom towel are not suppose to be taken outside from the room, it is meant to use for shower use only. We have a beach towel for rent which is only RM5/pc throughout your entire stay.
Why do I need lower the noise after 10PM?
The rooms are connected side by side so we must respect each other. Although the room has soundproofing materials installed inside the wall, it cannot block 100% of the sound especially the vibration from the wood. You can listen to people walking, however your privacy is still maintain as long as you not talk out loudly. So for those who watch DVD please lower the volume, and for those who has children please look after the children. If you still need to have fun after 10PM, you can use our entertainment room and activity deck which open 24 hours as long as you keep the place tidy after use.
If you have any questions which is not listed in above FAQ, please contact us.