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Masohi
Spend 1–2 days in Masohi as a gateway to Manusela National Park and nearby beaches; add a night if you want a climb permit for Mount Binaiya.
Masohi is the capital of Maluku Tengah Regency on Seram Island, a small port town of about 38,000 people. It offers easy access to Manusela National Park, Mount Binaiya, and several coastal attractions. With limited accommodation and transport, a short stay (1–2 days) covers the main sights; longer if you plan a mountain trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (wet season)
- Airport
- AMQ
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Masohi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Masohi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyMasohi is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on boat schedules and avoid night travel on unlit roads.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 fire and ambulance · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMQ Pattimura Airport (Ambon) (Then a ferry from Liang to Kairatu and drive the Trans Seram road, about 3–4 h total).
- Getting aroundUse local bemo (minibus) along the main road or hire an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for flexible trips to beaches and park entrances.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (local warung)Rp5,000–8,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp250,250
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp300,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp70,000 · Mid Rp120,000 · High Rp200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMQ Pattimura Airport (Ambon) (Then a ferry from Liang to Kairatu and drive the Trans Seram road, about 3–4 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Masohi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Use local bemo (minibus) along the main road or hire an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for flexible trips to beaches and park entrances.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Air Belanda Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bemo from Masohi town centre, about 30 min
Freshwater spring emerges from the sand.
Ora Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bemo or ojek, roughly 35 min
White sand, snorkeling with clownfish; watch for sea urchins.
Mount Binaiya base
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Hire an ojek to the park entrance, about 1 h 15 min
Permit required; full climb needs 2 days.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Onemai
Budget hotel, rooms from Rp250,250 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp250,300 | Rp250,300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp70,000 | Rp70,000 |
| Fast boat Ambon → Masohi (round‑trip)1 × Rp150,000 · check schedule | Rp150,000 |
| Bemo day‑ticket (unlimited rides)1 × Rp25,000 · check price | Rp25,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp49,500 |
| Trip total≈ Rp544,800 per person per day, bed included | Rp544,800≈ US$35 |
Hotel Onemai price per night
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long‑distance ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (local warung) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Meal (rice with side dishes) | Rp15,000–30,000 |
| Fast boat ticket Ambon ↔ Masohicheck schedule | Rp150,000–210,000 |
| Bemo ride (short trip) | Rp5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules to Ambon are limited; check daily fast‑boat times.
- Climbing Mount Binaiya requires a permit from the Manusela National Park office in Masohi.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
- General
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Ambon (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fast boat Ambon → Masohi: about Rp150,000–210,000 round‑trip (check schedule)
- Bemo day‑ticket: about Rp25,000 per person
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
- Di mana pelabuhan? — Where is the boat terminal? (di mana pelabuhan)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Masohi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (wet season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for a park‑office permit visit and early start for Binaiya.
- Use a local guide for safe mangrove trekking.
Sources
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