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Bangka (Sulawesi)

Island in Indonesia

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Overview

Bangka is a group of islands off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bangka, Gangga, Talise and Sahaung islands.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep4 places

Blue Bay DiversSingle or double €115 (Rp1.9 million at Mar 2017 rate) per person per day full board with two dives with guide. Cash only.
Dive resort located on the Island Sahaung - Bangka Island - in front of the north peak of North Sulawesi. The small resort faces the bay and offers a long, white sandy beach, which is surrounded by palms and mangroves.
Price
Single or double €115 (Rp1.9 million at Mar 2017 rate) per person per day full board with two dives with guide. Cash only.
Website
blue-bay-divers.de
Mimpi Indah resortAccommodation in traditional bungalows, with full board: single Rp900,000, double Rp700,000 per person. Basic double room in dive centre (cold water shower) Rp400,000 per person
Eco dive resort with coarse sand beach that disappears completely at high tide and a house reef badly damaged by local fishermen. This is a PADI Eco resort and they offer all dive courses from beginner up to Dive Master and some specialties. Nitrox for free. Boat dives Rp500,000 - discounts for 6 or more. Shore dives Rp250,000.
Price
Accommodation in traditional bungalows, with full board: single Rp900,000, double Rp700,000 per person. Basic double room in dive centre (cold water shower) Rp400,000 per person
Website
mimpiindah.com
Bangka Island resortSingle US$123 (Rp1.6 million at Mar 2017 rate), double US$90 (~Rp1.2 million) per person
Several locations. Rates include: buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner, drinking water, coffee & tea. Two dives US$96 for air, US$108 for nitrox; three dives US$135/153.
Price
Single US$123 (Rp1.6 million at Mar 2017 rate), double US$90 (~Rp1.2 million) per person
Website
murexdive.com
Gangga Island resortSingle Rp3 million, double Rp5 million, 3 nights minimum stay
A luxury resort on Gangga Island. Air-conditioned wooden beachfront bungalows with high ceilings and a veranda overlooking the beach are set at the base of a jungle-covered hill. Bar/lounge, cafe, children's play area, concierge, day spa, non-smoking property, restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, spa, WiFi Internet.
Price
Single Rp3 million, double Rp5 million, 3 nights minimum stay
Website
ganggaisland.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Bangka is about 90 minutes Manado, using a combination of car and boat. Most resorts will arrange transfers from the airport for their guests.

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Getting around

There are no real roads on Bangka, and only a couple of villages. The best way to go from a resort to one of the villages is by boat.

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UnderstandThe Bangka area is one of Indonesia's most famous dive areas, and it draws scuba divers from all over the world.

Get inBangka is about 90 minutes Manado, using a combination of car and boat. Most resorts will arrange transfers from the airport for their guests.

Get aroundThere are no real roads on Bangka, and only a couple of villages. The best way to go from a resort to one of the villages is by boat.

DoDive, dive, dive. Diving around Bangka is very varied and possible for both beginning and advanced divers. There are also good opportunities for snorkeling.

EatThere are no restaurants on Bangka, but each resort has its own restaurant. Dishes include lots of traditional Indonesian food but usually they also have some western meals.

DrinkNatural drinking water is available in some resorts, but not all! All resorts offer bottled mineral water, so if you don't trust the source you can ask for bottled water.

SleepMost people choose to sleep at their dive resorts, almost all of which offer full board and attractive package offers (prices listed in the currencies quoted by the resorts).

Stay safeThere are no unusual health risks in the park, aside from the standard set of easily avoided venomous marine critters.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Bangka (Sulawesi)" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Bangka Island (North Sulawesi)", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Nrg800, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Bangka (Sulawesi)" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Summary from the Wikipedia article "Bangka Island (North Sulawesi)", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia

Photo: Nrg800, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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