Tikus Island

Tikus Island (Pulau Tikus) is a small uninhabited coastal island located about 10 km off the coast of Bengkulu City in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra. Known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral reefs, it is a popular day-trip destination for snorkeling and diving. The island features a historic Dutch-era lighthouse and remains largely undeveloped, offering a natural marine environment.

Visitors can expect a small, flat, uninhabited island with a white sand beach, clear shallow waters and coral reefs surrounding the island. The interior is sparsely vegetated with a historic lighthouse as the main structure. There are no permanent settlements or shops. Activities center on beach relaxation, swimming, snorkeling and diving to view coral and tropical fish. Access is only by chartered fishing boat from Bengkulu City, typically from Pulau Baai Harbor or Tapak Paderi Beach.

The island is known for its lighthouse built during the Dutch colonial period to guide vessels along the western coast of Sumatra and into Bengkulu Bay. It has historically served as a navigational marker for maritime traffic near Bengkulu.