Question 1

1. Where are Menjangan Island and Tabuhan Island located?

Accepted Answer

Even though they are often visited in the same trip package, these two islands are in different administrative areas: Menjangan Island (±175 hectares): Located in the West Bali National Park (TNBB) conservation area, Buleleng Regency, Bali. Famous for its beautiful wall diving and world-class coral reefs. Tabuhan Island (±5 hectares): This is an uninhabited coral island that is part of the coastal area of ​​Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. Known for its stretch of clean white sand and turquoise sea gradations.

Question 2

2. From where is the boat crossing point to Menjangan & Tabuhan Island?

Accepted Answer

Tourist boat crossings generally depart from the Banyuwangi coastal pier: Main Gathering Point: Grand Watudodol Beach (GWD) or Bangsring Underwater Beach, Banyuwangi. Boat Travel Time: About 20-25 minutes to Tabuhan Island, then continue 45-60 minutes across the Bali Strait to Menjangan Island. If departing from Malang/Surabaya, the road trip takes around 6-7 hours to Banyuwangi.

Question 3

3. How long is the Menjangan & Tabuhan Island snorkeling trip?

Accepted Answer

The total duration of island hopping and snorkeling activities is 7 to 8 hours (One Day Trip). The standard schedule usually starts at 07.30 – 08.00 WIB (gather and register at the pier) and return to dock at Banyuwangi land around 15.30 – 16.30 WIB.

Question 4

4. What are the best snorkeling spots on Menjangan Island?

Accepted Answer

Menjangan Island has several excellent diving and snorkeling spots: Spot Coral Garden: A shallow coral reef garden filled with thousands of anemones and colonies of clownfish (Clownfish / Nemo). Spot Post 2 & Coral Wall (Drop-Off / Wall Diving): Vertical coral cliffs up to 60 meters deep with clear water visibility reaching 30-50 meters, often seen hawksbill turtles, blacktip reef sharks and schooling fish. Spot Post 1 / Mangrove: Calm waters to see soft coral reefs and underwater vegetation.

Question 5

5. Can people who can't swim go snorkeling?

Accepted Answer

It is possible and very safe. Participants who cannot swim will be equipped with standard safety life vests (life jackets), diving goggles (mask & snorkel), and will be accompanied directly by a guide (guide / safety ranger) using a lifebuoy in the calm water area.

Question 6

6. Can we see wild deer on Menjangan Island?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very possible. The name Menjangan is taken from the Javanese/Balinese language which means deer/deer (Cervus timorensis). When the boat docks at the pier of Post 1 or Post 2 on Menjangan Island, you can often find herds of tame wild deer sunbathing on the beach or swimming in the shallow sea water.

Question 7

7. How much is the entrance ticket to West Bali National Park (Menjangan Island)?

Accepted Answer

Entrance tickets to the Menjangan Island TNBB conservation area are regulated by the National Park Office: Domestic Tourists: Around IDR 20,000 – IDR 30,000 per person (weekday/weekend). International Tourists (WNA): Around IDR 200,000 – IDR 300,000 per person. Insurance Fees & Water Activity Levy: Around IDR 25,000 – IDR 35,000 per person. (💡 Tip: All ticket costs, TNBB fees, boat rental, guides and snorkeling equipment are included if you order an all-inclusive tour package).

Question 8

8. When is the best time (best season) to visit Menjangan & Tabuhan?

Accepted Answer

The optimal time is during the dry season between April and November. During this period, the currents in the Bali Strait are very calm, rainfall is minimal, and sea water clarity (water visibility) reaches the best condition to a depth of tens of meters.

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