Oarsman‘s Bay - Private Island Time

Back to Nacula Island. Not to stay at the Blue Lagoon Resort as last time, but at Oarsman's Bay, located right next to it. So once I checked in to Oarsman's, I went to say hello to some of the staff at Blue Lagoon who I had met during my stay there.

This time, the weather was perfect, with blue skies and I understood why it is called the blue lagoon. The colour truly was insanely turquoise and I was ready to jump in immediately.

The next day, all guests received a little surprise. As there was some construction going on at the resort, management offered to spend the day at their private island (Yaromo Island) instead. It is a mere 15 minute boat ride from the resort and if I ever say 'no' to a complimentary day on a private island, please shoot me.

First up was a trip to a nearby cave, though. After a rocky 20 minute boat ride, and a few steps we reached the cave and jumped into its water. Sunlight was shining through its roof and gave it a mysterious atmosphere. The cave also had another chamber for which we had to duck dive beneath a rock for a few seconds. In other words, you have to hold your breath and follow the light of the torch on the other side. Bit scary, but so worth it. It was a nice experience and definitely something different to all the other water-based activities in the ocean.

Following that little adventure, we were now heading to the private island. And given the blueness of the water and the sunny day, it was a perfect spot. It really was a beautiful spot and Julia (a girl from Germany I met in the dorm) and I decided to take the opportunity to snap some photos and otherwise just lounge around on the beach, go snorkelling, eat lunch and just soak in the paradises atmosphere. It was such a great day in an otherworldly location.

On my last full day on the island, I went snorkelling again (dah) and then did another super cool and very pacific-island-vibe activity - coconut bowling. The aim is to hit a single big rock or bowl in a way so that your coconut is in a specific corridor that gets you the most points. It was quite fun and, taadaa, I won. Whoop! A simply amazing activity.

To review Oarsman's Bay: I liked the place. Together with the Blue Lagoon Resort, it has probably the best location in terms of colour of the water in front of its beach and a complimentary stay on its private island was definitely the cherry on the top. The cave was also a cool little adventure. That said, it was not the best resort and I preferred the nearby Blue Lagoon. Still, I had a good stay there and will happily look back at - especially about the private island.Læs mere