Thousands Tourists Thronged Seribu Islands
Reported by Suparni | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Long weekend holiday this time is apparently very used by people for a trip to a number of islands in Seribu Islands. Until this noon, as many as 1,500 tourists have packed the island using a regular ship from Marina Dock, Ancol.
Today is the peak tourist flow during long weekend holiday
"Today is the peak tourist flow during long weekend holiday," said Budi Jeep, Marketing Manager of a company's travel services and tours at Marina Ancol Dock, Friday (3/25).
From the data, Tidung Island is still a favorite destination of tourists, followed by Pari and Pramuka islands.
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He added, the number of tourists also increased about 100 percent compared to usual weekend holiday.
Since 6 AM, Marina Ancol Dock is crowded by tourists who will cross over to Seribu Islands. Dozens of fast ships already on standby at the dock. By noon, the dock condition gradually deserted in line with the departure of the ships heading to Seribu Islands since morning.