Bangka Island

Bangka Island is a small coastal island off the northeastern tip of North Sulawesi, administratively part of Likupang Timur District in North Minahasa Regency. Located north of Manado across from Likupang, it is known for its white-sand beaches, clear waters and extensive coral reefs. The island is a noted diving and snorkeling destination within the Coral Triangle, with several dive resorts and fishing villages, and is accessed by boat from Likupang.

Visitors can expect a small, low-lying tropical island surrounded by clear turquoise water, white-sand beaches and fringing coral reefs. The interior has fishing villages, coconut groves and limited roads, while the coastline offers dive resorts and homestays. The main experience is marine-based - diving and snorkeling on coral reefs, swimming and beach walking - with boat transfers required to reach the island and to explore nearby dive sites and small offshore islets.