Tips Traveling to Karimunjawa Island

Karimunjawa Island does have natural attraction that offers natural beauty of beach. Many tourists whose area is far from tropical atmosphere spend their vacation time in Karimunjawa.

If you decide to travel to Karimunjawa Island, you must prepare and planned as good as you can. Here are some tips that might be useful for you who want Karimunjawa as your destination:

1.    Choosing the right time

If you are planning a visit to Karimunjawa, you should come in March to October. In those months the weather are friendly. Wind and waves are not tide, so you will be able to enjoy snorkeling, diving and others activities on this island.

2.    Transportation Schedule

Transportation schedules sometimes change due to weather. It will be difficult for you to prepare for a time. Limitations of VIP tickets will also be an obstacle. Make sure you confirm the departures with ticketing section before you book tickets.

3.    Accommodation

Learn and find accommodation according to your needs: just to sleep, comfort or even exclusive. Do not find information while at Karimunjawa because this destination is visited by many tourists over the world. You will get trouble finding a comfortable place to stay. There are many hotels and Resorts in Karimunjawa with different services, you can choose it based on it facilities and your budget.

If you have extra budget, use travel agent services to arrange your trip in Karimunjawa. It's just that you really must be careful in choosing a travel agent, because not many travel agents that actually mastering condition of Karimunjawa. Find a travel agent located in Karimunjawa Island or managed by local residents of Karimunjawa.

4.    Electricity

Electricity in Karimunjawa is lit from 18:00 until 06:00 local time, for those who bring electronic equipment such as a camera, smartphone or other electronic device; you should pay attention to Live Time of your device so you will not run out of battery.

However there are some inns that have had engine generator so you do not have to worry about electricity.

5.    Currency

The currency used in Karimunjawa is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The majority of payments, equipment rental, boat rental and service payment only use rupiah in cash.

Unavailability of ATM network makes you have to be good at arranging your finances. Do not carry too much money, but also do not let you run out of money. There are several hotels that accept foreign currency exchange (Dollar and Euro).

6.    Dangerous Animals

Be wary of some animals in the shallow waters of the beach as well. We are going to see an underwater paradise with all its beauty, the exotic and attractive colors, but do not forget that there are some dangerous. Colors and unique shape usually tempt tourists to get closer and touch.

There are several species of animals that you need to be aware of, such as:

ü  Jellyfish

Jellyfish stings can cause tremendous pain, burning and redness of the skin and cause swelling. Avoid areas where visible jellyfish and NEVER touch it even the death Jellyfish.

ü  Anemones

Anemones body shape like a flower, so it is also called sea rose. Some anemones can move like a snail, moving slowly by sticking. They have stinging cells that are useful to protect themselves from predators.

ü  Sea urchin

This animal usually lives in coastal areas, on the rocks, the seabed, in the mud and estuaries (by immersing themselves in clay or under a rock). Animals including this class sleeveless circular but have the thorns that can be driven.

ü  Stingray

Stingrays are found under the sand. Therefore, do not poking the sand while you play on beach. This fish has a sharp tail and venomous. Stingray is not aggressive type, and even tend to flee to avoid human presence. It's just when Stingray ‘escape’, its tail could whip your body.

ü  Stone Fish

Is a carnivorous fish with poisonous needles that living at bottom of reef, camouflaged as a rock. This fish is the most poisonous fish in the world. This fish has a length of about 30-40 cm. These fish can be said very few moves. Even if there is a predator nearby, he would remain silent. Usually tourists will inadvertently step on this fish. Therefore, make sure that you always wear footwear and oversee where you set your feet.

ü  Scorpion Fish and Lion Fish

This fish has beautiful and amazing color so it makes a lot of tourists want to hold it. Don’t you ever touch this fish. These fish can be classified as aggressive and have poisonous that could be fatal. Move away slowly if you see this fish in close distance.

 7.    Crime Rate

Karimunjawa is an area with a low crime rate. It is a pride for the local population and the Government. However, do not be careless by low crime rate. Keep careful in keeping your stuff.