Getting to Karimunjawa

Most visitors reach Karimunjawa by fast boat from Jepara in about 2.5 hours. Here are your options, and how we can help with tickets.

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Fast boat about 2.5 hours from Jepara
We can book boat tickets for our divers
Flights via Traveloka or Susi Air
Packages from Jepara include the boat

Four ways to get there

Times are approximate and schedules change with weather and season, so always confirm before you travel.

Fast boat

About 2.5 hours from Kartini Harbor in Jepara. The most popular option. Tickets can sell out from April to June, so book early.

Slow ferry

Around 5 hours from Jepara. Slower but steadier, which can suit people who get seasick.

Flight

A short flight from Semarang to Dewadaru Airport on Kemujan Island, on selected days. Book it on the Traveloka app or on the Susi Air website, and check the current schedule.

Overnight ship

The Pelni ship from Semarang takes roughly 7 to 9 hours and runs on a fixed schedule.

Booking the boat as a tourist: at the moment the fast boat and slow ferry do not accept credit card payments from foreign tourists online. If you dive with us, we can book your fast boat or slow ferry tickets for you at no extra charge, at the same price as in the official app.

A simple route

The usual way for most travelers.

Get to Jepara or SemarangMost visitors travel to Semarang first, then continue by road to Jepara. Allow extra time for the road.
Meet the boat at Kartini HarborThe fast boat leaves from Kartini Harbor in Jepara. Arrive early on travel days, and book tickets ahead from April to June.
Arrive in KarimunjawaThe crossing takes about 2.5 hours. If you are diving with us, we pick you up for free from your accommodation in Karimunjawa town for dive days.

Want the whole trip arranged? Our packages from Jepara include the fast boat, homestay, meals and diving. Planning your dive days? See the diving seasons guide.

Travel questions

How long is the fast boat to Karimunjawa?

The fast boat from Kartini Harbor in Jepara takes about 2.5 hours. Schedules change with weather and season, so always confirm before you travel.

Can I pay for the boat with a foreign credit card?

At the moment the fast boat and slow ferry do not accept credit cards from foreign tourists online. If you dive with us, we can book your tickets for you at no extra charge, at the same price as in the official app.

Where do I book a flight to Karimunjawa?

Flights to Dewadaru Airport on Kemujan Island can be booked on the Traveloka app or on the Susi Air website. Flights run on selected days, so check the current schedule.

Do your packages include the boat?

Yes. Our 3 days / 2 nights and 4 days / 3 nights packages from Jepara include the round-trip fast boat, homestay, meals, park fees and Fun Dives.

Need help with boat tickets?

Tell us your dates and we will check the boat and your dive days together.

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