The journey takes about one hour from the Kuala Terengganu Harbour and about 30 minutes from the Merang Jetty. From Kuala Besut, a town at the border of Terengganu and Kelantan, there are vessel services available to and from Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Kecil and Pulau Susu Dara. The ride takes about 2 hours. The nearest point of depart for Pulau Kapas is Marang. The journey by vessel takes only about 20 minutes.
Time taken for the trips is subjected to types of vessels used.