Karimun Jawa

Karimunjawa is an archipelago of 27 islands in the Java sea, Indonesia . approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Jepara. The islands' name means 'a stone's throw from Java' in JavaneseThey have a total land area of 78 km². The main island is known as Karimun (2,700 ha), while the second largest island is Kemujan (1,400 ha).

Twenty-two islands have been declared 2001 as a marine national park Karimunjawa National Park, Five more islands are either privately owned or are under the control of the Indonesian Navy. The islands have known with extensive coral reefs; a mixture of fringing and Patchy reef. There are a number of dive sites and an upmarket dive resort. The source of income for the local economy is fishing (which is the islands' largest employer), followed by services and commerce.

Most of the beaches in Karimunjawa Islands are white sandy beaches. Here you will be free for leisure to enjoy and relax while swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. From 27 islands in Karimunjawa, there are 5 islands that are perfect for diving, snorkeling and fishing. For you who are attracted for swimming or snorkeling, you can visit The Tanjung Gelam, Menjangan Kecil and Cemara Kecil Island, and You who prefer for sunbathing, the comfort places to visit are white sandy beaches

in Menjangan Besar and Cemara Kecil. To see the marine life of Karimunjawa Islands, you can visit Gosong Cemara and Burung Island by rent a fisherman’s boat. Another activities are bicycle water, water surfing, hiking and camping specially in Karimunjawa and Kemujan Island. The visitors can also see The makam Sunan Nyamplung, He was a leader in Karimunjawa Islands, a historical place where the first Dutch Ship landed. To visit every island, the visitor can rent a motorboat.

HOW TO GET TO KARIMUNJAVA ISLANDS :

Transportation facilities to serve tourists to Karimunjawa such as :

Ships crossing KM ASDP Muria
Ferry for passengers and goods / cars, etc.. Capacity of 250 passengers with 2 level deck. Travel time-Karimun Jepara 5-6 hour drive. On the way to and from Karimunjawa island in certain months of the journey escorted by a flock of dolphins that danced beside the boat.
- Booking & Information: 0291 – 591048
- Schedule of Departure:
Jepara – Karimunjawa : every saturday, monday, and wednesday at 09.00 local time
Karimunjawa – Jepara : every sunday, tuesday and thursday at 08.00 local time

Ticket Price :
Passengers :

• VIP / Executive Rp 50.500/Org
• Economy Adult Rp 31.000 / Org
• Economics Children Rp 20.000 / Org