Rubiah Island is one of the islands located in Nangroe Aceh Darussalam. This island is part of the city of Sabang, precisely in the northwest of Weh Island. This 26 hectare island offers the beauty of underwater paradise and marvelous marine tourism. In fact the island is nicknamed as a marine park paradise. This is because the island is like an aquarium that contains a variety of decorations in it.
This island is perfect for tourists who have a hobby of snorkeling, diving or wandering by a glass boat (glass bottom boat) because the island there are various types of coral reefs are very colorful and various forms. Surely the corals that form a very interesting cluster will be very spoil the eyes of lovers of marine tourism. Not only coral reefs that decorate this marine park, various types of tropical fish such as gigantic clams, angel fish, school of parrot fish, lion fish and many others add exotic from the underwater park here.
For the visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of the underwater park is not necessary to bother to bring their own equipment because the island has provided equipment rental facilities for snorkeling. The price is quite affordable, which is about Rp 40,000 per person per day. Or can also rent a boat at a cost of Rp 150.000, - for several hours. If come with a group can rent a boat (glass bottom boat) at a cost of Rp 300,000, - for one way. This boat can accommodate 10-12 passengers.
Amenities
Although there are available diving equipment rental facilities, but the island is still very minimal other facilities such as facilities to stay, gazebo to rest, etc.
On this island there is only a small food stall that is only open in the morning until evening only. It can even be said that this island is still uninhabited, so it really is still natural. Although not inhabited, but the beauty of this island, especially the beauty of the underwater park has invited many tourists both domestic and foreign countries to come here.
In addition to being a destination of local and international tourists, Rubiah Island was also used as a place of research on marine life such as coral reefs and reef fish. Of the 15 types of marine biota protected by the Indonesian government, 14 marine biota among them are found in this Rubiah Island Marine Park. Really a place that is worth to visit especially for tourists who have a hobby of diving. So, immediately include Rubiah Island in Nangroe Aceh Darussalam on your next travel list. Happy trip and always save our earth.
Access transport
Tourists who want to Rubiah Island can use the route from Banda Aceh to Sabang Island by ferry or speedboat. Travel time from Banda Aceh to Sabang Island by ferry will take about 90 minutes with ticket prices starting from Rp. 30,000 per person one way. While using the speedboat will be slightly faster, which is about 45 minutes with rental costs starting from Rp. 50,000 per person one way. After arriving on Sabang Island, the tourists continue the journey to the island Rubiah by boat with travel time about 30 minutes.