KARIMUN JAWA / JAVA, INDONESIA

Location: Karimunjawa are islands in the Java Sea (north of the island of Java) are included in the district of Jepara, Central Java. A land area of ​​1,500 ha and water ± ± 110 000 ha. This archipelago consists of 27 islands, 5 of which has a population that is Karimunjawa as the main island, kemujan, machetes, Genting and mosquitoes. Shaped region offers a variety of beautiful islands trips, ranging from tracking to diving.

Access: To reach the islands can be started from Jepara Karimunjawa by sea or from Semarang by sea or air. The journey to karimunjawa takes 4 hours by speedboat from Semarang and 6 hours by ferry from Jepara ASDP. Both the ferry and speedboat available only 2 times / week. Island Karimunjawa all trips can be reached by foot or by vehicle, while for the other islands to use small boats.

General description of dive site: Karimunjawa provides approximately 30 dive sites. In addition to the reef edge we can also dive in some of the other taka taka taka menyawakan and rock the boat. For lovers of wreck dives you can also visit the wreck indonoor. With depths between 5-40 meters, visibility 5-25 meters and varying currents allows the novice diver to explore the underwater world with a more pleasant Karimunjawa. Cover tightly and coral reefs are dominated by various types of damsel fish will make you feel at home for a long vacation in this area. Parang around the island you can also find various types of clams and napoleon fish because this site is rarely touched. For many homestay accommodation available at very affordable prices or resort with luxurious amenities.

The best dive time: April to October

Conservation status: Karimunjawa set into the National Park since March 15, 2001. Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine fauna, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Some of the rare fauna that are here are the sea eagle and white chest, hawksbill, and green turtles.