Moyo Island
Moyo Island
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Tika Gracie
Melbourne, Australia77 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Power only from 6pm to 6am, no transport other than Gojeck and really hard to find places to eat. It is expensive to get to the island by boat which is about AUD$160 each way. There is one waterfall worth visiting and a couple of snorkeling/dive spots but really not worth all the trouble.
Written January 2, 2020
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gayanitiya
Jakarta, Indonesia25 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Moyo Island is located close to Sumbawa. To go there you’ve to cross by public boat from Labuan Badas (local tourist one way IDR 50k, foreigners IDR 100k). The island is famous because of its waterfall called Mata Jitu which has been visited by Lady Diana. You can visit Mata Jitu and Dwi Mba’i waterfall with ojek cost of IDR 100K. There are options of accommodation with Amanwana at the top since it’s a group of Aman. However I was staying in Iman Jaya Homestay owned by local, Pak Beta (he also owns public boat) with cost of IDR 250K including breakfast. The homestay is clean, cheap with private bathroom and owner is very friendly. Food provided tasted good. The island itself is unique and surrounded by beautiful beaches like Poto Jarum, Crocodile Head. You can also rent a boat to go to Satonda Island and visit The famous salty lake.
Written September 24, 2019
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Alega
Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia5 contributions
Sep 2019
Ready slow boat to moyo island,.ticket price Rp.150.000 each,.for more information please call +6285337132099
Written September 23, 2019
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annabella
Trento, Italy33 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We are here on the island of Moyo. To get here, you have to pass by Lombok. Arrived in Sumbawa at the airport, you have to travel by boat to reach the island. We took the public boat, but the noise is deafening. And despite the low cost, I wouldn't do it again. The private boat costs around 100 euros. We are at the Blueemocean resort. The place is very beautiful and the position to the west, gives every evening magnificent sunsets. Here there is the sea, a beautiful coral reef directly from the beach and a long deserted beach where you can walk. If I think of crowded beaches, here is an unknown concept. The managers are Italian Renato and Indonesiana Liza. They are beautiful people, so available and attentive, with whom it is also nice to chat. The resort has a diving center. Good food. The excursions that can be done from here are the large and small waterfalls, the island of Satonda and snorkeling from the boat. Until mass tourism arrives here, it is worth not to waste a few days enjoying nature, silence, the sea, sunsets and a magnificent view of the sky with the Milky Way at night.
Written July 21, 2019
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emilyodom
54 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This island has all what a Traveller needs.
Blue ocean, unspoiled coral reef, virgin jungle and breathing waterfalls.
Been there a few times already and can't wait to return.
Only few tourists go to Moyo island since it's challenging to find information about the island and how to get there.
There only a 3 places to stay on Moyo:
Amanwana, Blue emOcean resort and Sunset Moyo bungalows.
Amanwana is the oldest one on Moyo, very luxurious.
Blue emOcean resort is brand new, western standards and great food
Sunset Moyo bungalows is an homestay in the main village.
Waterfalls were the highlight of our holiday.
See you soon Moyo!!
Blue ocean, unspoiled coral reef, virgin jungle and breathing waterfalls.
Been there a few times already and can't wait to return.
Only few tourists go to Moyo island since it's challenging to find information about the island and how to get there.
There only a 3 places to stay on Moyo:
Amanwana, Blue emOcean resort and Sunset Moyo bungalows.
Amanwana is the oldest one on Moyo, very luxurious.
Blue emOcean resort is brand new, western standards and great food
Sunset Moyo bungalows is an homestay in the main village.
Waterfalls were the highlight of our holiday.
See you soon Moyo!!
Written July 25, 2018
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timadang
Kangaroo Flat, Australia243 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
I visited Moyo with a group of bikers who were taking part in the first Horizons Unlimited motorcycle meeting in Indonesia. We visited two waterfalls to swim. The route to the falls, and the area around them, was spotlessly clean. This was really refreshing to see and is because the village chief takes his reponsibilites seriously. The water was delightful and the jungle mysterious. Great island
Written February 4, 2018
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DS Rizal
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia68 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
A island must visit if already in Sumbawa. Can take a boat from the main land to go to Moyo Island. There are only few luxury cottages in this islands. This islands and stayed by Lady D, Mick Jagger, Beckham and many celebrities over the world. A island where you can really relax and ease your mind. Sorround by seas and you can see the coral and many types of fish in the seas as the water is very clear. The food served in the rwsurant also good. The staff are very friendly and Co operative. You can also do Islands hoping from MOYO Island.
Written October 21, 2019
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Jo W
12 contributions
Jul 2019
Gorgeous, peaceful island...great for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. You fly there on a sea plane, an experience in itself. This island only has one holiday operator..AMAN......
Written August 18, 2019
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Marion
Apeldoorn, The Netherlands19 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Arranged to go snorkelling on Moyo Island from our hotel in Sumbawa Besar. It was an hour and a half boat ride to a small beach on Moyo, with a couple of places to sit in the shade and a little warung where we had lunch (arranged by the hotel as well).
The snorkelling on the side where the water was a bit choppy was really good. Lots of corals, but also some patches where the coral is dead due to strong currents (fins are a must). Decent amount of fish and a couple of moray eels.
The other side, which was more sheltered from the wind, was infested with Crown-of-Thorns. So sad, because they have ruined parts of the reef there already and it’s a matter of time before the whole reef is gone. I can only hope that the NP authorities take appropiate (and quick) action.
The snorkelling on the side where the water was a bit choppy was really good. Lots of corals, but also some patches where the coral is dead due to strong currents (fins are a must). Decent amount of fish and a couple of moray eels.
The other side, which was more sheltered from the wind, was infested with Crown-of-Thorns. So sad, because they have ruined parts of the reef there already and it’s a matter of time before the whole reef is gone. I can only hope that the NP authorities take appropiate (and quick) action.
Written October 15, 2018
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Alam W
28 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Amanwana in Moyo island provided 20 tents only and gives top services for the quests
All meals are provided with good quality and good taste...good chefs
Sea is very calm during our stay so ideal for sunset cruise or snorkeling around the beach or in Turtle Street, their snorkeling area
If you like to walk, trekking to Bat Cave is good and excursion to Matajitu waterfall with the jeep is interesting
We had a nice 3 nites stay and the food is very good...you even can bring your own wine with out corkage...very much appreciated policy for wine lover like us who can bring our own collections
Very much recommended to try if you like top notch secluded resort...
Alam Wijono
All meals are provided with good quality and good taste...good chefs
Sea is very calm during our stay so ideal for sunset cruise or snorkeling around the beach or in Turtle Street, their snorkeling area
If you like to walk, trekking to Bat Cave is good and excursion to Matajitu waterfall with the jeep is interesting
We had a nice 3 nites stay and the food is very good...you even can bring your own wine with out corkage...very much appreciated policy for wine lover like us who can bring our own collections
Very much recommended to try if you like top notch secluded resort...
Alam Wijono
Written June 4, 2017
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Already slow boat to Moyo island.,ticket price Rp.150.000 each.,for more information please contact +6285337132099
Written September 14, 2019
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Written February 3, 2020
How do i go to Moyo Island if i take a boat from Sumbawa Besar? Whats the timetable going to Moya and back?
Written March 18, 2019
When will be the next public boat to moyo island? Any regular schedule?
Written November 30, 2018
Every thursday and friday if im not mistaken. For further details, you can ask my friend. He's a legit guide in sumbawa and knows lots of things about tourism in sumbawa. His name is Bang Ian, you can ask anything about your plan to go to sumbawa or moyo island. When the perfect time to visit and so on. +6285238575444 Bang ian's phone number.
Dont hasitate to ask anything about sumbawa tourism to him. Tell him that Bagoes MPO Jakarta say hi. Have a great day to you!
Written December 2, 2018
Apakah ada kapal tiap hari ke pulau moyo? Brp harga? Dan dr mana bs naik kapal ke pulau moyo
Written October 7, 2018
Hallo all, the question is how to get to Moyo, we don't have much time so want to take a speedboat out to the island or go snorkeling also with a speed boat. Where to find or contact the speed boat operators? Thanks, Brad.
Written July 7, 2017
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