Unlocking Bangsring Underwater’s Secrets: A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
BANGSRING UNDERWATER LOCATION
Bangsring Underwater is located in Wongsorejo district’s Bangsring village. Bangsring Underwater Beach is located not far from Banyuwangi city and takes only 30 minutes to reach. It is not difficult to find this location; continue north about 2 kilometers after Grand Watu Dodol and you will see a large sign that says ‘Bangsring Underwater Beach,’ not far from the main road.
ROUTE TO BANGSRING UNDERWATER
You can take the train from Surabaya to the new Banyuwangi Station, then a motorcycle taxi or bus to Situbondo, and then a motorcycle taxi to the Bangsring Underwater Area, which is about 2 kilometers away. Visitors can use Java Travel to make their trip more convenient and comfortable.
BANGSRING UNDERWATER UNIQUE
This beach is managed by a group of local fishermen who named it Bangsring Underwater in honor of the underwater wealth that they share. Previously known as Bangsring Beach, many fishermen used poison and bombs to catch fish, causing many corals to be damaged and die; they lost not only corals but also ornamental fish that lived on the reefs. At the time, the local fishermen took the initiative to rebuild the damaged corals by replanting corals as fish houses. They also educate other fishermen so that they do not use poison or bombs to catch fish.
The corals they planted grew and ornamental fish returned to life on this beach several years later. This beach first opened in 2014, and it was named Bangsring Underwater Beach.
Visitors to Bangsring Underwater Beach can enjoy the underwater beauty by renting snorkeling equipment for 35,000 rupiahs (2017 – 2018). Snorkeling is possible even for visitors who cannot swim because the sea has barriers such as nets and shark breeding grounds. Visitors do not need to be concerned about being swept away or drowned. Visitors can enjoy underwater charms while swimming with sharks.
THE FLOATING HOUSE
In the center of the beach is a floating house measuring 27 x 7 meters and equipped with a toilet, where visitors can see a variety of ornamental fish, and a shark sanctuary measuring 3 x 3 meters for each box. There are also four shark breeding boxes. In addition to sharks, there are lobsters, ornamental fish, and groupers. Visitors can take pictures with the fish using the Underwater camera provided by the guide.
Visitors can also feed the fish bread, which is available for purchase. Visitors can cross to the Bangsring Floating House by boat for 5,000 rupiahs. Visitors can also take a relaxing Banana Boat ride.
BANGSRING UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES
There are 500 different types of ornamental fish in the Bangsring Underwater Beach Conservation Area, which spans 15 hectares along the Bali Strait. Not surprisingly, visitors will be pleased with the snorkeling activities because the ornamental fish and corals are stunning.
Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the sunset from behind Mount Merapi if they return home in the afternoon. Visitors to Bangsring Underwater Beach will be disappointed by the orange gradations that reflect above the sea.
Visitors can enjoy educational rides in the form of knowledge installations about the sea after enjoying the underwater scenery and swimming with sharks. Visitors are encouraged to take care of and care for the sea as a group.
TIPS AND TRICKS
- Wear sun protection, such as sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats;
- bring swimwear; if possible, bring your snorkel;
- rent or bring a camera for underwater documentation;
- if you bring your food and drink, bring plastic bags to take home or throw away.
- No throwing anything into the sea except bread for the fish to eat • No stepping on coral • No feeding fish other than bread
