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Saparua
Spend 1–2 days on Saparua for beaches, Fort Duurstede and pottery villages; arrive by speedboat from Ambon and stay near Haria or Kulur.
Saparua, the largest Lease Island, offers historic Fort Duurstede, several sandy beaches and active pottery workshops. Boats from Ambon are the main gateway, and accommodation is modest but sufficient for a short stay.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season, lower rain)
- avoid Nov–Apr (higher rain, occasional unrest)
- Airport
- AMQ
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
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 Saparua110 ▾
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 Saparua, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; keep an eye on boat schedules and avoid isolated beaches after dark.
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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 · 118/119 fire/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) (Main gateway for speedboats to Saparua; about 30 km (19 mi) north of the island).AMQ Pattimura Airport (Ambon) (Main gateway for speedboats to Saparua; about 19 mi (30 km) north of the island).
- Getting aroundShare taxis and motorcycle taxis use the island’s paved roads; hire a bike for flexibility.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a beach caféRp15,000–25,000
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personRp35,000
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRp250,000
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) (Main gateway for speedboats to Saparua; about 30 km (19 mi) north of the island)AMQ Pattimura Airport (Ambon) (Main gateway for speedboats to Saparua; about 19 mi (30 km) north of the island)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. 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 (15 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saparua: 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)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 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
Share taxis and motorcycle taxis use the island’s paved roads; hire a bike for flexibility.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pulau Molana (Molana Island)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Speedboat from Haria, about 30 min
Small bungalows, quiet beaches; bring own food.
Nusalaut Island
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Speedboat from Haria, 20 min
Very small, good for a short beach stop.
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.
Penginapan Lease Indah
central Saparua town; basic rooms, not beach‑front
Penginapan Perdana
Rp100,000–200,000 per night; modest amenities
Mahu Lodge
Rp600,000; garden, pool, dive operator
Putih Lessi Indah
bungalows on Kulur beach
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
- High
- Rp200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp120,000 | Rp240,000 |
| Speedboat Ambon → Haria (round‑trip)2 × Rp200,000 · check | Rp400,000 |
| Motorbike hire (per day)2 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp160,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp95,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp522,500 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,045,000≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a beach café | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Meal at RM. Raja Rasa | Rp12,000–30,000 |
| Boat to Molana (one way)check | Rp150,000–250,000 |
| Motorbike rental | Rp50,000–80,000 per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Speedboat schedules from Ambon vary; early morning boats are most reliable.
- Wooden boat back to Ambon departs Haria at 06:30; miss it and you’ll wait hours.Wooden boat back to Ambon departs Haria at 6:30 AM; miss it and you’ll wait hours.
- Some beach accesses require a short hike; bring water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire/ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire/ambulance118
- General112
Embassy
US consular services are in Ambon (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ambon → Haria speedboat: ≈ Rp150,000 round‑trip, 30 min each way (check)
- Motorbike hire: ≈ Rp60,000 per day (check)
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Hello (səˈlamat ˈpaɡi)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (təˈrima ˈkasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much? (bəˈrapa ˈharganya)
- Di mana pantainya? — Where is the beach? (di ˈmana ˈpantainya)
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 Saparua. 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 (dry season, lower rain) · avoid Nov–Apr (higher rain, occasional unrest) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for Molana Island if you want a secluded beach night.
- Consider a motorbike hire for flexible island touring.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Saparua
- secondaryWikivoyage: Saparua, revision 4546737 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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