A Vanished Air Kecil Island in Thousand Islands Regency
Air Kecil or Ayer Island was part of Thousand Islands Regency. It was located near to Air Besar Island and Jakarta. Today, tourists come to the location to explore its reminiscences. Also, travelers would love to learn its history. If you are visiting “Kepulauan Seribu”, you must never miss such opportunity. According to locals, Air Kecil is also called Jusi Island. Due to illegal sand mining, the island vanished. The sibling, Air Besar Island, is also popular actually. It becomes an alternative to enjoy a great vacation in Indonesia.
The Nuance
When it comes to physical appearance, Ayer Kecil Island was a beautiful isle. It consists of white sand and several types of floras. However, you won’t find it anymore. The island was totally ruined. What you can see is only the location or spot where the island was present. The waves erased the existence of the island. Despite this fact, many tourists keep coming to such location. Perhaps they don’t believe such fact. Some of them only want to explore beautiful spots near to the location. Snorkeling is popular there.
Exploring Air Kecil Island
Just because there is no land, doesn’t mean Air Kecil is a bad place for a vacation. On the other hand, it attracts many visitors over time. Why is that? You can take advantage of its nautical beauty. From Air Besar Island, you can take your snorkeling gear and head to Air Kecil territory. The seawater is good for snorkeling there. Not to mention you can rent the local boat easily. The underwater views are the main attraction in such tourist spot!
Next adventure is the boat trip. It is a special voyage, so you can enjoy the journey. Reaching both Ayer Kecil and Besar Island is worth a try. The environment is definitely refreshing. One thing, you should use a comfortable boat. For the best experience, there is a speedboat. It is considered a better option. The thing is you must pay more for it. The price is cheaper if you come with more people. That means all of you can chip in.
Once you explore the reminiscences of Air Kecil Island, it is time to visit the brother. The name is Air Besar Island. It is famous for its cottages. There are both land and floating cottages. All of them are comfortable. All visitors are going to have good times there. So, what’s next? You should try traditional culinary. Thousand Islands Regency is the home of delicious foods. Toothless gum chips are included. Fish chips are also recommended. They taste great!
Nearby Attractions
- Jakarta
- Tanjung Pasir Beach
- Edam Island
How to Get There
In order to reach Ayer Kecil and Besar Island, you must use a boat from Muara Angke. In the port, there are many choices of boats to ride. You can either choose traditional or speedboats. Each of them costs differently, as well. Apart from Muara Angke, you can depart from Marina Ancol Port. For your information, it is the home of speedboats. Make sure you carry much money!
Where to Stay
- Ayer Resort and Cottages
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