Hatta Island

Hatta Island (Pulau Hatta), formerly Rozengain, is the easternmost island of the Banda Islands in Banda District, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia. Located southeast of Banda Neira, it is noted for exceptionally preserved coral reefs, clear waters, white sandy beaches and a small fishing village. Renamed after national hero Mohammad Hatta who was exiled there, the island is a prominent destination for snorkeling, diving and village-based tourism within the Banda Sea.

Visitors can expect a small, sparsely populated island with white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and a traditional fishing village. The coastline offers extensive coral reefs directly offshore for snorkeling and diving, with drop-offs and diverse marine life. Inland is a simple village settlement with homestays, a jetty and footpaths. There are no large resorts or urban facilities; the setting is quiet, natural and focused on beach activities, underwater exploration and village walks.

Formerly known as Rozengain, the island was historically part of the Banda nutmeg trade. It was renamed Pulau Hatta in honor of Mohammad Hatta, Indonesia's first Vice President, who was exiled to the Banda Islands by the Dutch colonial administration from 1936 to 1942 along with Sutan Sjahrir. The island retains this historical association.

The island hosts a small traditional fishing community that maintains local maritime customs and village life. It represents the cultural landscape of the Banda Islands, where fishing, nutmeg heritage and simple island settlement patterns remain central to daily life and visitor experience.