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Indonesia, The World's Largest Archipelago

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Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, boasts of having one of the best biodiversity levels. It ranks second next to Brazil. This means that there is an intense mixture of floral and fauna, usually bearing Australasian and Asian ancestry. The country is used to be connected to the mainland of Asia. There are a lot of islands that comprise the country, and majority of them are filled with sun-kissed beaches, beautiful and majestic coral reefs, and plenty of different species of fish and other marine creatures. That's why besides immersing yourself into the history and culture of its people, sailing in Indonesia is a popular activity that you can look forward to.


A holiday vacation in Bali will never be complete if you don't try swimming, canoeing, or even diving in any of the 10 best dive spots in the area. Good choices will include USAT Liberty. It's basically a U.S. cargo steamship filled with ammunition by the time it was torpedoed in 1942 by the Japanese. Today, it's considered to be one of the most interesting artificial reefs in Indonesia. You can then proceed to Amed, which is located on the eastern coastline. It has a lot of fishing villages, such as Gili Selang and Lipah. The island is valued for the privacy it gives to visitors.

Another interesting place to visit is the Maumere in Flores Island. It's already a very famous tourist destination, so there are now plenty of tours that you can choose from. You can also select a yacht charter from Bali and then sail through the Maumere. You can also go to the area by flying from Central Flores Island. Formerly a volcanic island, Flores has attractive places to offer to foreigners. You can try shopping at their local market, dine in Wuring (a small fishing village), or experience traditional Indonesian culture at Sikka. Of course, your stay will not be complete without diving or swimming, especially in Pemana.

Sailing in Indonesia may also mean exploring Irian Jaya. This is the largest Indonesian province, with a span of more than 400,000 square kilometers. Besides the beach, you can make a stop and follow several hiking trails leading to Puncak Jayawijaya, a very large mountain range that is 5,800 meters above sea level. You can also camp at other mountains such as Gunung Yamin and Gunung Trikora. There are also several lakes where you can go fishing or canoeing, the largest of which is Panai.

People go to Indonesia for food, clothing, and a sense of culture. They may have forgotten that it's also blessed with an impressive ecosystem, made up of seas, lakes, mountains, and animal creatures. Sailing in Indonesia will allow you to enjoy its natural resources.
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