On the Water
The best day out in Bira is on the water. You take a boat from the beach in front of us, snorkel somewhere with very few other people in it, eat grilled fish on an empty stretch of sand, and come back sunburnt. We arrange the boat, the captain and the lunch. You decide how long to stay out.
You leave in the morning. The exact time depends on the tides, and the captain confirms it with you the day before rather than guessing a week out. About thirty minutes across to Pulau Liukang. You snorkel, then come ashore for lunch — grilled fish, cooked locally, eaten on a beach that is usually empty. Afterwards you either go back in for a second snorkel or head home. That is genuinely up to you and how the water is behaving.
On the Water
Thirty minutes out. Good snorkelling and a wide, quiet beach to have lunch on. This is the standard trip and the one most guests take.
If the snorkelling matters more than the beach, this is the better water — more coral, and noticeably more fish. It is about fifty minutes out rather than thirty, so it makes for a longer day. Ask us for the price of this trip.
Two options, and the difference is speed and cost. A local fishing boat is slower and open, and takes eight to ten people comfortably — which is why most families and groups take one. A speedboat gets you there and back faster and leaves more of the day for the water. Tell us which you would rather and we will arrange it, with the rate.
Snorkelling equipment is available here, and it is charged rather than included. Lunch is charged per person as well, so the boat price is not the whole cost of the day — ask us for the current rates when you book. Sun cream and a shirt for the boat are worth bringing either way.
Diving in Bira is run by diving.de, who operate from Akasha Beach Club, run by the same family as Bara Cabana. We are an official partner. Tell us your dates and what you are after and we will pass it to their team, who will come back to you directly. If you are here mainly to dive, our sister property Mangga Lodge is set up for it — the dive team live there.
FAQ
How long is the boat to Pulau Liukang?
About thirty minutes from the beach in front of the hotel.
What time does the trip start?
In the morning, with the exact time set by the tides. Your captain confirms it the day before.
Is lunch included?
No — lunch is charged per person on top of the boat. It is grilled fish, cooked locally and eaten on the beach. Snorkelling equipment is charged too. Ask us for the current rates when you book.
Can you arrange diving?
Yes. Diving is run by diving.de from Akasha Beach Club, and we are an official partner — tell us your dates and we will pass your request to their team.
Is it suitable for children, or people who have not snorkelled before?
Yes. The water at the snorkelling site is not choppy, and anyone who would rather not snorkel can swim or stay on the boat. The beach at Pulau Liukang is an easy place to rest between sessions, which is why the trip works for families.
The best day out in Bira is on the water. You take a boat from the beach in front of us, snorkel somewhere with very few other people in it, eat grilled fish on an empty stretch of sand, and come back sunburnt. We arrange the boat, the captain and the lunch. You decide how long to stay out.
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