Seulako Island Sabang is a small island among four other islands in Sabang Pulau Weh namely Klah Island, Rubiah Island and Rondo Island. This island is smaller than Rubiah Island. Seulako Island is located in the northwest of Weh Island, Aceh, Indonesia. Although relatively small islet, this island keep a variety of underwater natural beauty. If we see it from Kincir Beach, the island can viewed clearly and charming island.
The beauty and diversity of underwater attraction of Seulako Island become a magnet for both international divers and local divers. Diving spots in this island offers amazing beauty ranging from many of the species of coral reefs to rare fish species. On this island there are also the habitats of birds and other animals that inhabit in the island.
Seulako Island has an area of about 0,0055 square kilometers with a variety of marine life that still well preserve. To reach the island you can rent a car from Balohan harbor or from Sabang city to Iboih Beach which is located about 30 minutes from Sabang downtown or 40 minutes from Balohan Ferry Port which is the main gateway to Weh Island from Banda Aceh. Upon arrival at Iboih Beach, you can rent diving equipment or book a diving trip at the local dive shop to this island about 10-15 minutes by speed boat.
If you want to dive around Seulako Island, Here are some of the best diving sites around the island:
- East Seulako Diving Spot on the east side of the island
The East Seulako diving spot has maximum depth of 40 meters. The divers start to dive with the topography of the dive site sloping down with the coral and volcanic rocks. The current not so strong making divers a bit comfortable to see various types of coral and pelagic fish.
- West Seulako Diving Spot on the west side of the island
The same topography as the East Seulako dive site which is sloping condition with a lot of coral reef very healthy. The current is not so strong making this place very comfortable for diving where you can see beautiful corals and pelagic fishes. Moving towards southern part you will find a tunnel as large as 12-15 meters like a sea cave where the cave wall are covered with beautiful coral.
- Arus Paleh on the north side of the island
Arus Paleh means a very strong current that flows along the sloping dive site which is covered with volcanic rocks and large rocks. This spot is suitable for divers with advanced certificate.
- Batee Tokong in the south of the island
The dive site marked by the series of rocks jutting into the sea with topography of sloping wall covered by gorgonian and fan coral. Batee Tokong has strong currents and many reef shark are spotted in this site with other predator fish such as barracudas. Besides, in this spot many moray eels in various colors.
- Seulako Cave
In this Seulako Cave Spot, it is a tunnel like a sea cave with lots of coral. Here you will see small glowing glass fish, bat fish, sweet lip fish and other reef fish. Besides the fish above there are also porcelain crabs, ribbon eels, blue fins, octopus, large nemo, moray and many more.
- Seulako Drift
Seulako Driff has a sloping topography, lots of spotted stingrays, yellow box fish, fan coral, reef sharks, octopus, big eyes, barracuda, lion fish, sweet lips, frog fish, devil rays and many more.
If you are interested in enjoying the beauty of the underwater beauty by diving around this island, you can book a diving package in Pulau Weh with us as follows:
The diving spot in Seulako Island is one of the best dive sites in Weh Island. this island is not good for snorkeling because the current is strong. For visibility under the sea of these dive spots an average of 10-25 meters.
If you are happy fishing in Seulako Island, not far from this island has a great fishing spot. The fishing spot offers you the sensation of catching predator fish like Ruby Snapper, GT, Grouper and Tuna. If you want to try to conquer Seulako Fishing Spot, you can book a Sabang Fishing Trip & Charters with us:
If you are not interested in diving and fishing, you can also book Weh Island Tour Package, Dolphin Trip or Banda Aceh Tour Package below:
Please See Also Top Things to do in Weh Island, Things to do in Aceh & Things to do in Banda Aceh:
Besides being famous for its underwater wealth, Seulako Island also offers beautiful blue sea views. This island at this time very popular among the tourists.
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