Sabang (Pulau Weh) - Docking

This harbour is well protected, however, most of it is very deep.

Mooring Buoys

There are a few mooring buoys in the NE corner of the harbour in front of the Harbour Master's office.

There are also three moorings on the west side of nearby Pulau Klah. From there it is about 10 minutes by dinghy to the dinghy dock.

Anchoring

There is a suitable anchorage for yachts in the northeast corner of the harbour, near the southern end of a rather large white building with four large blue shipping doors.

Getting Ashore

There is a small dinghy dock in front of the Harbour Master's office. This is a floating pontoon connected to land by a ladder, which can be difficult to use at high tide.

Alternative moorings and anchorages:

Pulau Rubiah, west of Sabang Bay (5.52.614N/95.15.546E), is a much nicer location than Sabang. The west entrance to the lagoon is the easier one.

There are two moorings in front of Pulau Rubiah and opposite, in front of the guest houses of the main island. These moorings are marked with little floats and should be checked for strength. It's possible to anchor in sand, pick a good spot.

The local guest house just west of the dive shop serves inexpensive, decent food, but there is a good choice of places to eat here. Diving is good.

Last updated:  June 2024