Pulau Seribu

Pulau Seribu, or the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu), is an archipelago in the Java Sea north of Jakarta administered as a regency of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. The group includes around 100 to 110 islands and islets stretching north from the city coastline.

Islands range from inhabited settlements and small resorts to uninhabited coral outcrops; tourism activities include day trips, snorkeling, diving and short-stay beach resorts. Facilities and infrastructure vary by island, with some villages providing simple guesthouses and dive operators while others are conserved or undeveloped.

The archipelago forms part of Jakarta’s maritime territory and is a convenient coastal escape for city residents and visitors. Most passenger boats and speedboats depart from Jakarta’s northern piers such as Ancol, Marina and Muara Angke, with journey times varying according to destination island.

• Number of islands (approx.): Comprises roughly 100 to 110 identified islands and islets, of which only a minority are permanently inhabited or developed for tourism.
• Popular islands: Popular day-trip islands include Pulau Pramuka and Pulau Tidung; both offer visitor facilities, clear water for snorkeling and short walks.

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• General use: Functions as both a recreational area and a marine conservation zone with inhabited islands, resorts and day-trip facilities.
• Access from Jakarta: Common departure points in Jakarta include Ancol, Marina, and Muara Angke; travel times vary from under an hour for the nearest islands to several hours for outer islands.