Nain Island is one of the
islands in the site of Bunaken Marine Park. Just like any other islands such as
Siladen, Mantehage, Manado Tua and Bunaken, the island has an amazing panorama.
It is not only the panorama which attracts tourists to visit the island but
also its biodiversity. You can find various species of fish and sea creatures
in the island.
The island has incredible topography of both the sea and the land. Hence, when you visit the island, it’s not only marine activities you can do but also activities on land. You will have an exciting experience when visiting the island, especially when your best friends or family accompany your travel to the island.
The island has incredible topography of both the sea and the land. Hence, when you visit the island, it’s not only marine activities you can do but also activities on land. You will have an exciting experience when visiting the island, especially when your best friends or family accompany your travel to the island.
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Location
Nain Island is located off the northeastern
coast of Montehage Island, North
Sulawesi, Indonesia. The most northern island in the Bunaken Marine Park Site
is Montehage. Hence, Nain is near the northern part of the Bunaken Marine Park
Site. To reach the island, you can start from Manado. From wherever you are,
you can fly to Manado first. Then you can travel by boat or charter a private
boat to Nain Island. You better prepare yourself when visiting the island. You
should prepare equipment to do your activity and enough food. The island is not
as popular as Bunaken or Siladen. Thus, it is quite more difficult to find comfortable
accommodations in this island.
Activities
When
you come to Nain Island, you can do marine activities. The most interesting
marine activity is diving. The current of the sea in this island is very
strong. While, the average depth of the sea is 30 m and the maximum depth is 80
m. Such depth and current are suitable for professional divers. If you are an
amateur diver, you should not dive alone. You should take a guide with you. Ask
him or her to lead your diving activity. While diving, you can record the
beautiful fish and other creatures swimming around you. There are some
prominent species such as barracudas or groupers. If you are lucky, you can
find more unique species like hammerheads and jack fish. They are lovely
species. Record the fish when they swim or line in its schools. The record will
become the most amazing video from your marine adventure in this island.
Accommodations
It is
better for you to plan your accommodations first before you go to Nain Island.
The island doesn’t have facilities as complete as popular islands like Bunaken
or Siladen. Hence, you can plan to stay in one of the islands. Otherwise, you
can stay in one of the local people’s houses in the island. Many local people
provide home-stays for visitors who spend their night in this island. You can
enjoy comfortable lodges provided by the local people. You can even interact
with them and get more knowledge about the custom and traditional culture of
the local people.
Visiting
Nain Island offers you a challenging adventure as the island is not as popular
as other islands. It doesn’t have complete facilities like Bunaken or Siladen.
However, your journey will not be wasted as the island has the same beauty as
those two islands.
