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Activities Booked for tickets ahead of time. Passenger boat and speed­ boat to Karimunjawa are often full especially during holiday. Diving & Snorkling Riding speedboat is more comfortable. If you ride the passenger boat, come early to get a comfortable seat. If this is your first trip to Karimunjawa, you are suggested to use a travel agency or at least a tour guide. Up to this moment electricity in Karimunjawa is not 24 hours. It is turned on from 6 PM to 6 AM. Make use of the time to recharge your gadget’s battery such as camera, handy cam and cellular phone. Fishing, snorkeling and diving tools can be rented in Karimunjawa. Bring sun block lotion to protect skin from the sun. Bring hat if possible Destinasi: Karimunjawa Photographed: Ibu Penyu | Ravina Destinasi Indonesia | 28 Remember to bring jackets, because at night the wind often blows stronger. The rent of the fisherman’s boat ranges betweet Rp 300.000 to Rp 600.000 depend on the size of the boat or the boat’s capacity, wth the time limit from dusk until dawn. Before you travel, spent time to search for in­ formation or brow the internet. The cyber world can be the best information source to look for and select travel agent, tour guide, and hotels that are recommended a lot. It is safe to visit Karimunjawa with your family to tour and learn the marine world. But if you decide to lodge at Apung House, it is not rec­ ommended to bring children under the age of 7 , or children that needs continuous supervision. Because Apung House is in the middle of the sea, children above the age of 7 should always be supervised. Always wear life jackets when boating, and make sure the boat is equipped with them. These are tourist’s favorite activities. Equip­ ments can be rented at Karimunjawa or at the lodges. Karimunjawa and its surrounding are heaven for divers. The waves are calm. There are a lot of untouched underwater garden, although there are some damage ones with the brownish corals. Explore the Islands There are 27 little islands in Karimunjawa. Some are close to each other that make them an astonishing tourist attraction. The clear blue water and unpolluted white sand can be an extraordinary view and exciting photographic object. Pesona bawah laut Karimunjawa. Sunset & Sunrise 29 The sunrise and sunset are astonishing view. Cycling/Motor cycling At Karimunjawa there are bicycle and motor cycle rentals. It is pleasant to go around the island riding a bicycle and once in a while rest at the food stall and cart selling young coconut juice on the side of the street. Glass Bottom Boat Watching coral reef and decorative fish in a rented glass bottom boat can be very enter­ taining. Involve in the Local People’s Activities If you are the type of person who likes to interact with the local people, traditional crab hunting is worth trying. You will be equipped with a spear, pincer and petromaks lamp. Fishing Karimunjawa island and the lodges provide fishing equipments and including the bait. Budget In principle, touring at Karimunjawa can be inexpensive if you come in group, so you can share renting the room and boat. You are not recommended to travel al ۙHY