Water Sports In Jakarta

Water Sports In Jakarta

Indonesia has witnessed massive growth in the water sports industry in recent times. Indonesia is home to 200 dive centers and several dive shops. The phenomenal growth of the dive centers and dive shops can be attributed to increase of water sport enthusiasts and divers. An increasing interest in water sports and diving indicates an improvement in the standard of living of the people. A flourishing economy has led to an increase in people’s income and with it has increased an interest to participate in sports and other activities. Punctuated by several islands, Indonesia is home to a wide array of water sports. Water Sports in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia is a favorite amongst adventure seekers. You can indulge in windsurfing, paddle boats, jet skis, sailing, snorkeling or just swimming to quench your adventurous spirit. The best place to enjoy a variety of water sports is Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) in Northern Jakarta.

Various water sports in Jakarta:

Pulau Seribu in Jakarta is an ideal place for scuba divers. It is home to a myriad of marine life and dazzling coral reefs.

Pulau Seribu in Jakarta constitutes of several small islands spread across the Jaka Sea to Northern Jakarta.

You can indulge in windsurfing, paddle boats, jet skis, swimming, sailing and snorkeling in Pulau Saribu in Jakarta.

Diving trips are offered four times daily (10 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.) in the months of June, July and August. This is the time when reef fish tend to grow large after the monsoon. You can also indulge in diving in the months of December and January.

Modern materials have been deliberately avoided in the construction of the buildings in the thousand islands in Jakarta.

Houses are made of bamboo and wood.

Only efficient divers are permitted to indulge in diving. Inexperienced divers can take special introductory courses by experts.

Diving experts should also go with a local guide as they all know the best spots.

Several resorts offer dive boats. Tourists and visitors can pursue the PADI course to get an in-depth knowledge of diving.

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