Rubiah Island: Diving in the beautiful marine park

Rubiah Island: Diving in the beautiful marine park - It is an island with an area of ​​approximately 2,600 hectares which is famous for its underwater scenery. The state of nature unspoiled underwater with a variety of marine life make visitors feel at home who come to linger here.

It can be said this place is a paradise for tourists marine park. Rubiah island name itself is taken from the name of a woman named Cut Nyak Rubiah whose tomb can be found on the island.

Past, through the kingdom of Aceh, this place was once used as a transit location of pilgrims who will sail towards Mecca. This place also was once the site of fortifications Dutch and Japanese soldiers during World War II. If you visit this island, then you will definitely find the former building of the fort.


Location and Transportation

Nuns island known by foreign tourists to enjoy the tourist with an orderly atmosphere and amicably. Nuns Island the which is the most western tip of the island of Sumatra island it has a very beautiful garden and amazing sea. The tourists can see the underwater world filled with boats and then surround Rubiah.

From the ship, usually travelers both in and abroad can watch a variety of tropical fish, coral reefs, giant clams, corals were damaged by the tsunami, as well as an artificial reef the which is planted in the waters around Rubiah. Even sharks usually Appear during the first month or two every year. That said, not all of this maritime region swept the tsunami on December 26, 2004.
 
Rubiah Island is located approximately 350 meters from the beach Iboih or approximately 23.5 kilometers west of the island of Weh. If visitors would come here, so visitors can advance towards the coast Iboih to then cross to the island Rubiah.

From Balohan port, which is port of Banda Aceh crossings - Weh Island, visitors can take a mini bus to get to the beach Iboih general. Charges in pairs around 50.000 *) with the distance of travel about an hour. Arriving at the beach Iboih, visitors can continue the journey by crossing to the island Rubiah.

Travel to the island Rubiah takes about 20 minutes by boat leased by masyarakar around the coast. Uniquely ship here is equipped with a glass box. When on the way to the island Rubiah, this glass box will be lowered into the sea so that the visitors can see the beautiful underwater scenery this more clearly.
 
There are a variety of pricing options for renting this boat, which is tailored to the lease time. For the price of the rent for one hour, visitors will be charged IDR / Rp 300,000 *), for the price of the rental 30 minutes, visitors will be charged IDR / Rp 200.000 *) and the cheapest is IDR / Rp 150,000 *) where the boat will only take visitors to the island and then pick up again in accordance with the agreed time. This boat can accommodate about ten people for a one-way visitor.

Holidays

Rubiah Island is an uninhabited island. Even so, on this island there are a small shop selling food and drinks. The island is always crowded by tourists. Travelers both local and foreign travelers.

They were coming apart just to play on the beach, there is also a drive around the island, some are even snorkel underwater enjoying the beautiful scenery of this island.
Sea water on the island is very clear and clean. Even visitors can see the underwater sights from the water up to a depth of 15 meters.

Quite often visitors will see a bunch of fish that swim in coral reefs sidelines. Types of fish that are often found here include fish such as flag, fish Angelfish, Blue fish Botana, Sergeant fish, grouper, Major, Putri Bali fish and many other fish species found on the island.

In addition, there are various other types of marine life found in these islands, such as sea stars, lilies, squid and various kinds of coral reefs. Coral reefs are found here ranging from hard rock to soft, with a variety of shapes and colors. As table corals and coral horns.

On this island there are also locations where coral transplantation. That rock nurseries conducted by several agencies. Visitors can see while snorkeling, because it is located at the bottom of the sea. Visitors do not have to worry if you do not bring your snorkeling gear.




You can be as much diving around the beautiful coral reefs that became a gathering place for marine animals that are so beautiful. When diving you will feel when you're floating in a beautiful paradise.
A lot of this equipment rental place on the beach or on the island Rubiah Iboih own. Price for a set of snorkeling equipment is varied, ranging from 40,000 *) up to IDR.45.000 *) per day. Visitors are now looking for a place where the rent is cheaper. If visitors to hire in large numbers, then the price may be cheaper.

There are also a variety of shells souvenirs sold by locals. Usually they offer souvenirs to walk up to visitors, while others only provide in the stalls located on the beach Iboih. If visitors want to stay, then around the coast there are bungalows that can Iboih rent by visitors.
Tips
1 Come to this island with your group, so that the cost of the rental boats are noticeably cheaper.
2 Should bring some food and drink before crossing to the island Rubiah. Because the island is only 1 small stalls.
3 Bring headgear like hats or umbrellas. Due to the weather on the island is very hot.
4 Bring your luggage to taste. Do not burden your trip.

Rubiah Island is always crowded with tourists. If you visit the island of Weh, then place this one is very dear to miss out. Invite your family and making travel more exciting. Happy Holidays!

*) Prices are subject to change at any time