Rowa Island, a Snorkeling & Diving Paradise in Maluku

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Footage Nusantara - Rowa Island in Tual, Maluku, is a paradise for snorkeling and diving lovers. Known for its stunning underwater beauty and diverse exotic marine life, Rowa Island, also known as Bair Island or Baer Island, is a top marine tourism destination in Tual City.

The island offers an enchanting mangrove forest ecosystem and rock cliffs that rise above the clear seawater. The clarity of the seawater on Rowa Island makes snorkeling and diving here an unforgettable experience. Swimming and diving in the waters of Bair Island provides an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coral reefs, but care must be taken not to damage the underwater ecosystem. The best time to enjoy these activities is between March and August when the waves are calmer.

In addition to its underwater beauty, visitors can also enjoy the view from the top of the coral hill on the island. From the top of the hill, the panoramic view of the vast sea and the green natural landscape can be enjoyed perfectly. However, visitors need to be careful as the cliffs are quite steep.

Renting a boat to explore the entire island is another activity not to be missed. One of the must-visit spots is Lorong Mati, two high cliffs that are close together and form a beautiful passageway for taking pictures. The mangrove forest around the island also offers a cool and fresh view and is home to small fish and Blacktip Sharks.

To reach Rowa Island, the journey starts from Pattimura Airport, Ambon, to Dumatubuh Airport. From there, the journey continues with public transportation to Dullah Barat Jetty, before finally renting a boat to cross to Rowa Island. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes.

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There is no entrance fee to Rowa Island as it is a body of water, but visitors need to rent a boat for around IDR 700,000 per small boat. The island operates 24 hours, but the best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and to get better photos.

Other activities to enjoy on Rowa Island include sunbathing on the beautiful white sand beach, and fishing and sailing around the island. Although facilities on the island are very limited, prepare food and drink supplies before leaving to ensure comfort while traveling on this uninhabited island.

Rowa Island does offer extraordinary beauty from both underwater and land. With careful preparation, a visit to Rowa Island will be an unforgettable travel experience.