Rubiah Island

Rubiah Island is a marine park off the coast of Sabang, featuring green hills and white sand beaches surrounded by clear waters. The waters around the island are home to colorful coral reefs and many types of fish that you can see from the surface.

In the early 1900s, the island served as a stopping point for Muslim pilgrims sailing to Mecca on their journey. As air travel became common, this sea route faded, and the island eventually became a protected area for marine life.

The island carries the name of Nyak Rubiah, one of the 44 holy guardians of Sabang City in local tradition. This connection to spiritual history shapes how people relate to this place and its waters.

Visitors reach the island by boat from Sabang, a journey that typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes. It is best to travel in the morning when water conditions are at their best for viewing the underwater world.

Visitors can observe coral reefs at several locations around the island that are being replanted as part of conservation work. These transplantation sites offer a chance to witness how damaged ecosystems are being restored in real time.

Location: Sabang City

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Part of: Aceh

Address: Pulau Rubia, Aceh, Indonesia

GPS coordinates: 5.88306,95.25778

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46