Sabang, Indonesia Cruises

Sabang, Indonesia Cruise Port

• Located on the harbor side is Sabang's "downtown," with rows of small shops. Head up the hill to find a Japanese bunker (as the Japanese occupied the island during World War II) that has seen been converted into a park. There are also historic buildings that line the street, with plenty of markers explaining points of interest.
   
• Boat tours to nearby Rubiah Island will let you snorkel and dive near its famous coral reefs. There's also a plethora of colorful fish in the waters. Enterprising vendors sell noodles to tourists to feed the fish, although you might enjoy them further out and away from other vacationers.
  Cross Sabang Bay to get to Iboih, which has a lovely white sand beach, plenty of dive schools, and a great selection of restaurants. If you need an ATM, this is also the place to go, as Sabang doesn't have one.
   
• About nine miles south is the place for geology buffs, namely, the Jaboi Geothermal Spot. Thanks to the volcanic activity on the island, this is a prime location to watch fumaroles emitting steam and gas. When you're done, take a scenic walk through the hills and see how many monkeys you can spot.