Pulau Hatta
A coral island in the east of the archipelago with white sand beaches and steep coral walls. It is one of Banda's best snorkeling spots.
Hatta Island was formerly called Rozengain Island, and was renamed in honor of Hatta. The trip from Banda Neira by boat takes about 1–1.5 hours. The coral walls around the island drop almost vertically from the shore into deep water. Snorkeling reveals large patches of hard coral, sea fans, sea turtles and schools of fish, and with luck you may see whale sharks or dolphins. The village has only basic guesthouses, and most visitors take a chartered boat for a day trip. It can be combined with Ay Island or Sjahrir Island.
Opening hours
Daytime, weather and sea conditions permitting
Nearby sights
- Pulau Sjahrir (Pisang)
- Istana Mini
- Hatta's Exile House
- Fort Belgica
- Fort Nassau
- Rumah Budaya Banda Neira
- Sjahrir's Exile House
- Old Church of Banda Neira