Bangsring Underwater
A marine protected area managed by local fishermen, where you can swim at floating houses and a shark pool, and snorkel among corals and tropical fish.
Bangsring Underwater lies on the coast of Bangsring village in northern Banyuwangi. Local fishermen have stopped blast fishing since 2008 and turned to coral conservation, and many tropical fish have returned as a result. Offshore, a floating house has a netted 'shark pool' where you can swim with small reef sharks. Snorkeling nearby reveals coral gardens and artificial reefs, and you can also rent a boat to Tabuhan Island. Admission and snorkeling gear are inexpensive. It is about 15 minutes' drive from Ketapang port, so it suits a half-day visit before or after the ferry.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Watu Dodol Beach
- Tabuhan Island
- Ketapang Ferry Port
- Boom Beach & Marina
- Ijen Blue Fire
- Kemiren Osing Village
- Ijen Crater Lake
- Jagir Waterfall