- CURRENT NEWS / Asia
- 19 June 2020
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INDONESIA OFFERS ENDLESS CRUISING ADVENTURES across multiple regions, including 17,508 islands scattered on both sides of the equator, about 6,000 of which are inhabited.
The Lesser Sunda Islands include Bali, Lombok, Komodo, and onward to Timor. There are amazing dive sites, snorkelling and clear waters on this route. The scenery is spectacular, ranging from white sandy beaches to the three coloured lakes of the Kelimutu volcano, as well as the magnificent Komodo National Park where guests can get up close to the legendary Komodo dragon.
Bali also offers luxury hotel resorts, spas and world-class restaurants and shopping, and acts as a superyacht hub for the region.
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The Raja Ampat Islands off West Papua are said to have the world’s richest reef systems and are increasingly popular as a superyacht destination.
The archipelago consists of four large islands and around 600 smaller islands, with steep mountain cliffs, dense jungle and deserted white sandy beaches.
Bunaken National Marine Park in North Sulawesi is home to a diverse marine life of coral, fish and mammals. With sheltered bays, wall dives, barrier reefs, and mangroves, this is a superb cruising ground for diving enthusiasts, while across on Borneo lies the wild Indonesian state of East Kalimantan, home of orangutans and the stunning Derawan Archipelago.
FACT FILE: INDONESIA
Government
Presidential Democratic Republic
Population
266,794,980 (est. 2018)
Language
Bahasa Indonesia (official) plus Malay, Javanese, Sundanese and hundreds of others
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Climate
Lying along the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate, with two distinct monsoonal wet and dry seasons.
Humidity is generally high, averaging about 80 percent.
Temperatures vary little throughout the year; the average daily temperature range of the capital, Jakarta, is 23– 33°C.
The dry season is from June to September and the wet season is from November to March.
UTC
+7 to +9
International dialling code
+62
Superyacht services
The Lighthouse Consultancy
+62 361 289 587
info@thelighthouseconsultancy.com
thelighthouseconsultancy.com
Asia Pacific Superyachts – Indonesia
+62 811 340 0668
richard@asia-pacific-superyachts.com
asia-pacific-superyachts.com/region/indonesia
Asia Pacific Superyachts – Raja Ampat
(Fitri Sukma Dewi – GM)
+62 361 75 9723 | +62 813 5401 3946
fitri@asia-pacific-superyachts-raja-ampat.com
asia-pacific-superyachts.com/region/raja-ampat-indonesia
Ben Line Agencies
+62 21 252 2149
daniel.pitts@benline.co.id
benlineagencies.com
Indonesia Marine Services
+62 370 648 791
development@etindmar.com
etindmar.com
Indonesian Marine Services, Bali
+62 361 710-625
Info@indonesianmarineservices.com
indonesianmarineservices.com
Superyacht services (continued)
Seal Superyachts Indonesia
Superyacht Support Agency
+62 81 338 732 764
+62 361 289 587
info@thelighthouseconsultancy.com
seal-superyachts.com
Yacht Support Group, Bali
cilian@indoyachtsupport.com
indoyachtsupport.com
Compass Fresh Provisioning
+62 361 766 259
service@compassfresh.com
compassprovisioning.com
PT Asianfast Marine Industries
asianfastmarine.com/en
Marinas
Batavia Marina, Jakarta
Benoa Harbour, Bali
Indonusa Marine
Medana Bay Marina, Lombok
Nongsa Point Marina, Batame
Serangan Island, Bali
Ports of entry (POE)
Bali
East Nusa Tenggara
Jakarta
Lombok
Maluku
North Sulawesi
Papua, Padang
South Sulawesi
Recent superyacht visitors
Octopus
Ocean Victory
Lady Candy
Approximate distance in
nautical miles from Bali to:
Jakarta (515)
Singapore (858)
Darwin (989)
Fremantle (1,534)
Hong Kong (1,886)
Useful publications
Land of water (G Tahija and P Dean)
Cruising guide Southeast Asia (Vol 2)
Indian Ocean cruising guide (Heikell)
Cruising guide to Indonesia
Useful websites
indonesia-tourism.com
cruisingguideindonesia.com
indonesia.travel/au/en/home
lonelyplanet.com/indonesia
Weather
meteovista.com/asia/indonesia/111
Diving
asiadivesite.com/indonesia-dive-sites
Government/business
gbgindonesia.com/en/main/useful_resources/
government_ministry_and_agency_links.php
