Pombo Island
Pulau Pombo
A small white-sand island marine park between Ambon and Haruku. At low tide large sandbars emerge, and the nearby coral reefs are good for snorkelling.
Pombo Island is an uninhabited small coral island between Ambon Island and Haruku Island, within a marine protected area. White sand surrounds the island, and at low tide extensive sandbars are exposed. The shallow reefs around it are rich in fish, making the island a good place for snorkelling and picnics. It is also a bird habitat. You need to charter a boat from Tulehu or Waai village, a trip of about 30-45 minutes. The island has no facilities at all, so bring your own water and food and take your rubbish with you. Do not head out to sea when the waves are strong.
Opening hours
Daytime (depends on boat)
Nearby sights
- Liang Beach
- Natsepa Beach
- Merah Putih Bridge
- Ambon War Cemetery
- Martha Christina Tiahahu Monument
- Fort Victoria
- World Peace Gong
- Saparua Island & Fort Duurstede