TIPS GUIDE REACH & THINGS TO DO IN BAWEAN ISLAND GRESIK

Tips Guide to reach and things to do in Bawean Island. A recommended tips guide to go to Bawean Island Gresik Residence East Java Indonesia. This guide post presents how to reach and plans your travelling lists to do in pristine Bawean Island.

To visit Bawean island in 2025, one of the most favourite transport you may choose is by sea. There are two fast ferry services available from Gresik Port (Pelabuhan Gresik) to go to Bawean Island and vice versa.

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The sailing time of the two fast ferries vary but they usually take around three to four hours to reach beautiful small Island in the north of east Java sea. 

You can also reach Bawean Isle by ASDP Roro Ferry KMP Giliiyang from Gresik and Paciran Lamongan. To reach Bawean by this ASDP Roro, You need to enjoy sailing Java sea about ten to eleven hours because this ship is slower than Express Bahari. Check schedule & book your ticket by access the website provided here TRIP.FERIZY.COM

To reach Bawean Island in fastest way, try to enjoy pioneer flight by SUSI AIR from JUANDA AIRPORT SURABAYA. You will land in BANDARA HARUN THOHIR BAWEAN for about 40 minutes

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Back to populer sea transport mode, You can check the fast ferries schedule HERE. Express Bahari is a private company which operates the fast ferries in Gresik – Bawean area and many others islands in Indonesia.

To enjoy sailing with EXPRESS BAHARI fast ferry, We suppose you to book your tickets in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability and avoid any last-minute hassless by visiting the official website or download the lite app by your hand device HERE

Note : It’s important to note that the ferry schedules and availability may change due to weather conditions, so it’s best to check with the ferry operator or travel agency in advance to confirm the schedules and book your tickets.

Additionally, It’s recommended to pack some motion sickness medication as the sea can be rough at any times😊

So you have already booked the fast ferries ticket to Bawean island. We recommend to book two ways trip tickets for better. Fix your date and transfer your Rupiah to the app payment system. Get the tickets code. Claim your tickets code in Gresik Harbour on the day comes!

Hey.. The day comes.. Let’s pack & go..🥰

Wait! The questions is.. Have you already arranged your trip itinerary before? So you should better to read the next some things to do in Bawean Island for your incredible activities and destination spots. HERE WE GO!

TIPS GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO WONDERFUL BAWEAN ISLAND| List of MUST Visit Places & Things To Do

There are several places and things to see on Bawean Island, including :

• VISIT NOKO GILI & NOKO SELAYAR

Have you ever known about GILI? Of course you have already heard it. Yeah.. Bawean Island presents two Gilis with white sandbars to explore, Noko Gili and Noko Selayar, don’t miss it!

To visit Two Noko sandbars, take a local boat ride to either Noko Gili Island or Noko Selayar. The two Nokos are small uninhabited islands with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.

The two Gilis are wonderful place for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling as well as enjoying sunset. To reach two of them, of course, the cost of boat price rental will be different and more expspensive. Negotiate the boat man about the price! 😊

• EXPLORE TANJUNG GA’ANG

Visit and explore Tanjung Ga’ang, a wonderful scenic cape located on the southern west part of Bawean Island. You can hike to the top of the karst hill to enjoy panoramic view. Sunset will be most adorable and majestic here, Let’s render it.😊

To reach TANJUNG GAANG, You can rent local boat or walk into the bushes to lessen your travel budget. Don’t worry, No wild animal here!

• LOCAL MARKET

Check out local markets, spend your morning time by visiting the local markets in Bawean Island to try the local mini traditional snacks. Taste them with cheap price and of course delicious enough.

You can also find many local food stalls around the town. You can order for Nasi goreng, affordable seafoods or many more cooked.

If you want to bring home Bawean Island. You can buy local handicrafts and souvenirs to display in your home or as merchandise!

• FEED THE ENDEMIC DEER

One of the thing must do in Bawean Island is visiting the Bawean Deer Conservation Center. Visit the Bawean Deer Conservation Center to see the rare and endangered Bawean deer. The center also has a breeding to help preserve the species. Feed them and show the world 😊

• GO FISHING

Book the local boat and enjoy fishing tour: Take a boat tour to find spot for fishing around the island. Get as much as you can for fresh seafood dinner. Ask the hotel front desk to cook them. Of course make a deal how much to make them ready!

• GO HIKING KASTOBA LAKE

Kastoba Lake Bawean presents natural landscape with wide shady forest. Enjoy the fresh air, stop thinking about your business and feel the harmony of nature in Kastoba. Enjoy the tracking path!

• LACCAR WATERFALL

The highest waterfall in Bawean is called Laccar. To reach Laccar you should go to the east from your Hotel then follow small shady village street. Explore the beauty of real village and fresh air by exploring Laccar waterfall.

• VISIT CENA ISLAND

Visit the West part of Bawean. Go to Pulau Cena by taking and riding to the west route. A small uninhabited island with great landspacing and hunting sunset. You can also explore Cena Island underwater by snorkeling and diving.

These are just a few of the many things you can do in Bawean Island. To explore Bawean island, you can rent a motorbike or bicycle HERE and enjoy your trip around the island by your own.

If you feel uncertain how to go. Perhaps you need a local guide with English spoken, Chat our Whatsapp to make your day or half day tour memorable.

Enjoy the island’s natural beauty and respect local! Cheeeeers😊