Cempedak Island

Feel the sea breeze as you take a Laser or catamaran across Cempedak’s shimmering waters. The Boathouse team will prepare your boat, offer quick sailing tips, and ensure you’re ready to glide into the horizon with confidence. As you skim over shallow lagoons and deeper blue stretches, watch the island’s granite boulders and lush greenery drift by.

Whether you’re mastering the sails, chasing the sunset, or simply letting the wind lead your course, every moment on the water captures Cempedak’s effortless rhythm of adventure and calm.

Wander through Cempedak’s pristine landscapes where nature thrives undisturbed. Only a third of the island is developed, leaving forested trails, mangroves, and dramatic rock formations to explore. As you walk, listen for hornbills echoing through the trees and watch silver leaf monkeys leap overhead.

Look closer — you might spot sea otters by the shore or the elusive pangolin at dusk. Offshore, Irrawaddy dolphins sometimes break the surface in fleeting silver arcs. Every step brings you closer to the island’s raw, natural heart — wild, alive, and endlessly rewarding for the curious traveller.

Slow down and savour the island’s gentle pace as you gather around a weathered table for an afternoon of games. Shuffle tiles for Scrabble, plot a checkmate in chess or bluff through Paso with rattling dice and a rum in hand. Laughter rises with the tide while warm light slips across the sand.

When stillness calls, lose yourself in the growing library or read The Idler on your in-room iPad, fingers trailing the page. These small rituals—shared stories, playful rivalry—turn idle hours into memorable island company and calm. Stay late and watch stars whisper over the island.