5 Most Recommended Islands in Kepulauan Seribu to Visit

Indonesia comprises thousands of islands, each offering numerous amazing things. As the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is also located near various beautiful islands worth visiting, such as the Seribu Islands or Kepulauan Seribu.

Kepulauan Seribu is a national park located in North Jakarta, Indonesia. There are so many islands that offer you a sensational view of a clean sea. So, Kepulauan Seribu is one of the most popular destinations for local or foreign tourists.

For those living in Jakarta, visiting Kepulauan Seribu can be an alternative destination for those who want to enjoy beach vibes, such as a beautiful sunset, tropical breeze, and many more. There are two ways to visit Kepulauan Seribu: Muara Angke or Muara Karang, with a fisherman's boat or speed boat from Marina Bay, Ancol.

There are 5 islands that you must visit in Kepulauan Seribu:

Tidung Island

Tidung became one of the favorite tourist islands, with one iconic bridge named Jembatan Cinta. It is said the couples that pass that bridge will last forever. So, if you are visiting Tidung Island with your loved one, remember to take a picture at that bridge!

Not only suitable for photographing, but Jembatan Cinta also connects Tidung Island and Small Tidung Island and is created for adrenaline junkies! It would be best to jump from the bridge to the sea, which has a height of around 6 meters. Besides that, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset from Jembatan Cinta.

For those who love water sports activities, Tidung Island offers so many activities. You can do snorkeling near a Jembatan Cinta, and it just costs you Rp 50.000 for one day. There are also various watersports at very affordable prices, like banana boats, doughnut boats, and canoeing. Not a big fan of watersports or snorkeling? You can enjoy all of the islands by riding a bike!

Harapan Island

Island hopping, or visiting some small islands around Harapan Island, is one of the main attractions you can visit around Kepulauan Seribu. One of the most famous islands to visit is Harapan Island. You can use a motorboat to do this kind of activity. The small islands you can visit are Perak Island, Bira Besar Island, Bulat Island, Putri Island, and Gosong Island.

To do island hopping, you should start early in the morning. So, you can visit all of that island. While island hopping, you also can do other activities, such as snorkeling, swimming, camping, and enjoying the sunset.

The other activity you should take advantage of while on Harapan Island is visiting a sea turtle conservation. In Taman Biota Laut, located back of the island, you can see hawksbill sea turtles and their eggs. Besides that, Harapan Island also has a mangrove cultivation area, and you can try to plant mangroves by yourself.

Pramuka Island

This island became the center of administration for Kepulauan Seribu. Pramuka Island also has a hospital that supports tourism for this island. The main attraction of Pramuka Island is the beauty of the underwater.

You can visit one area named Area Perlindungan Laut and do snorkeling to see how to preserve coral reefs. This place is also called Padang Nemo because there are many corals and colorful fishes.

Like Harapan Island, on Pramuka Island, you can see hawksbill sea turtles and their eggs called Sukuk in the conservation area. And in the afternoon, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset while catching the mangrove that grows well on this island.

Kelor Island

If on another island, you can enjoy the beauty of nature, such as on Kelor Island, you can see the historical heritage. VOC built a Martello Fortress in the 17 century, and the wreckage of the fortress is still there. Martello Fortress was damaged because of the earthquake in 1966 and the eruption of Krakatau Mountain in 1883.

While visiting Kelor Island, you can also visit Onrust Island and Cipir Island. A museum contains historical relics from the VOC, such as a shipyard, grave, dock, and quarantine barracks. At that time, Onrust Island was used to quarantine pilgrims who had just returned.

The Dutch East Indies government didn't want the pilgrims to bring the virus from aboard. So on Cipir Island, they build a hospital to check the health of the pilgrims before they return to their homes.

Macan Island

This is one of the farthest islands from Jakarta, which has so many amazing things, especially underwater life. That means you must go snorkeling while visiting Macan Island. You can see so many corals and fish.

Macan Island is designed for tourists that want to enjoy a luxury holiday. An exclusive resort named Tiger Island Village and Eco Resort combines an environmentally friendly and modern luxury cottage. Macan Island suits you if you are searching for a peaceful place.

This island has a white sand beach, small waves, and clean seawater. Besides that, you also do snorkeling or canoeing for other experiences. Or, you can visit Small Macan Island across Macan Island, which is unpopulated.

Now you know which islands you can visit if you go to Kepulauan Seribu. To visit Kepulauan Seribu, first, you can fly to Jakarta and find tickets through Traveloka. If you want to stay longer in Kepulauan Seribu, you can also find accommodations with Traveloka.