Pombo Island, An Isolated Island with Spectacular Underwater View

Travelers, are you in need to escape from the routine and want to feel free in an isolated island? Pombo Island Maluku is the answer. Yes, right. If you want to go to the quiet place, natural scenery, and want to swim in the clear water, you have to go to this island. Pombo Island itself is uninhabited island in Ambon that have been attract travelers who love underwater activities. 

You may know very well that Lombok and Bali are the most tourist destination you desired to visit but you will never regret to come to Pombo Island. This is the right place to relax you mind and your body. Now you curious? Lets find out what Pombo Island offers to you.

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Location of Pombo Island

Before you enjoy Pombo Island, you definitely need to know the location of this island. Pombo Island is situated at Salahhutu sub-district, Central Maluku Regency. Geographically, it located between Ambon Island and Haruku Island. It needs only 20 minutes from Ambon City to reach this isolated island. 

To reach the island, you need to rent a speedboat from Tulehu with the price around IDR500k. Along the trip, you will see that the island is look like floating alone. The stretch of white sand surround the island is truly make you adore it. Moreover, the gradation of greenish blue color around this place creates an exotic ambience. Its really stunning!

Actually, the size of Pombo Island is quite small, but it doesn’t mean you cannot do anything here. With the size of 4 km2, thisi sland is believed as an ideal place for relaxation. Close from Ambon Island and accessible easily by boat. In this isolate island, you will have wide yard, i.e a big ocean. How it sounds?

One thing you need to know about Pombo Island is that there is no informative direction or other facilities, yet. But, although this is an untouchable island, you can meet pombo’s birds that only exist in Maluku Islands. So, this is become a memorable experience when you visit Pombo Island.

Enjoy Pombo Island

The beauty of Pombo Island is really adorable, especially when the water is receding. The new land that previously is a shallow water, then it can be seen slowly and changing into a new land with the white sand. To explore the island, you are suggested to wear sandals because the land full of sharp coral. 

When you observe it carefully, the island is surrounded by big and small rock with crystal water. There are many species of fishes, coral, and seaweed in underwater of Pombo Island. And you know what? Most of travelers who visiting this island will directly jumping into the water to feel the freshness of water. When you are there, you can snorkel or dive freely.

Some people say that Pombo Island having the best diving and snorkeling spot in Maluku. That is why so many tourist, both local and international come here to prove the beauty of underwater with colorful fishes and coral. You don’t believe it? Come and prove it!

Ora Beach – Visiting One of Hidden Treasure in Maluku

Ora Beach is one of beaches in Indonesia that resemble to beaches in Maldives. The natural beauty and resort will spoil all visitors because you will be accompanied by spectacular panorama. Romantic nuance in this place is so perfect for newlywed, and that is why Ora become one of popular spot in Maluku. 
When you arrive in this beach, you will be welcomed by calm water, very quiet and peace. With the fresh air, you can take a breath freely and let your lung getting something clean. Ora Beach offers you natural beauty, indeed. Everyone will adore this place because you can spend your holiday and relax your mind peacefully.

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Location

Ora Beach is situated in Northern Seram Island. Precisely, the beach is located at Saleman Village, North Seram, Central Maluku, Maluku Province, Indonesia. The access to the beach is quite difficult. You have to take a flight by Perintis Plane at Wahai Airport in Seram Island. Then, you continue your trip by crossing the island from Tulehu Port in Central Maluku Regency to Amahay Port in Masohi City, Seram Island by riding speedboat Cantika Express, which is takes 2 hours. Usually, the speedboat departs at 09.00 or 10.00. 

From Masohi City, you will have to continue your trip for 85 km by riding a car for 4 hours. After you will have arrived at Saleman Village at the tip of Sulaeman Peninsula, you can hire a boat to Ora Beach for 20 minutes. Then, after you take a long journey, you will arrive at Ora Beach, a beach with calm water and beautiful panorama. Once you are there, your tiredness will be gone suddenly. Fresh air, blue water, calm wave of water, and an exotic view can be seen in front of you.

Accommodations

Ora Beach has a resort, and this is the only one place you can stay overnight. Ora Beach Resort has many cottages, which is made by wood and looks so simple, but strong. Unfortunately, the room is limited, and that is why you have to reserve it first before you come. The owner does this to unite the nature, and combine clear water, stilt houses and amazing view. The good thing of the resort is that you feel like standing above water. At night, you can hear the wave of water continuously. As you wake up in the morning, and open the door, clear water is there outside. Besides that, you can stay overnight at Pondok Wisata Lisar Bahari in Sawai Village, North Seram district, Center Maluku. You can reach it through sea transportation from Saleman, or from Trans Seram Street. 

Activities

Because it is a remote place, you will not get any signal of your mobile phone or television. That is why you will be like isolated when you come to Ora Beach. As mentioned above, Ora Beach has incredible scenery. Jumping and snorkeling into the water will give you chance to witness beautiful underwater. Coral reefs and colorful fishes will accompany you. After you satisfied snorkeling around the resort, you can continue your adventure by visiting Salawai River to see the process of sago processing, or just to see variety of local birds around Sulaiman Peninsula. If you lucky, you will be able to see thousand of Lusiala birds fly out from the cave. Usually, they can be seen around 18.30 p.m. local time.

Natural landscape of Ora Beach becomes more popular, day by day. It is kind of chance for local and foreign tourists to enjoy one of beautiful beaches in Indonesia. You will enjoy the hidden treasure in Maluku. Snorkeling, bird-watching, and clear water are things you can enjoy when you visit Ora Beach. The busiest time of the resort is from December – January, and June – August. Although the location of the beach is very remote, but it is worth to visit Ora Beach.