Pernah gak sih kalian ingin liburan tapi maunya dekat dari Jakarta karena gak punya waktu banyak? Bagi ku yang pecinta laut sih tempat yang paling cocok ya pantai dengan pasir putih dan air laut yang bening. Dari Jakarta paling dekat yang terpikirkan oleh ku yaitu pulau di kepulauan seribu. Nah kali ini aku mau kasih review tentang satu tempat yang bagus buat liburan singkat di kepulauan seribu, lengkap dengan detail harganya yang nanti kalian bisa temukan di bagian bawah post ini.
Have you ever want a short escape but not far from the capital city of Jakarta because you don't have much time? For a sea-lover like me, the most suitable destination is a white sandy beach with crystal clear sea water. The nearest from Jakarta that I had in mind was some island on thousand islands. So this time I want to share my review of a good destination for a short escape in thousand islands, complete with all the details including prices.
Have you ever want a short escape but not far from the capital city of Jakarta because you don't have much time? For a sea-lover like me, the most suitable destination is a white sandy beach with crystal clear sea water. The nearest from Jakarta that I had in mind was some island on thousand islands. So this time I want to share my review of a good destination for a short escape in thousand islands, complete with all the details including prices.
Jadi ceritanya waktu itu kepala pusing banget karena kerjaan numpuk, klien pada rese, banyak trouble, skripsi belom kelar, aktifitasnya padat. Belum ditambah dongkol abis ngajak gebetan nonton bareng, eh tapi ditolak.
Back then, I had a headache because I had so much work assignment, annoying clients, so many troubles, unfinished thesis, hectic schedules. Plus rejection from inviting a crush to watch movie together.
Pokoknya penat, mau kabur sesaat, kosongin pikiran dari segala macam yang bikin stress. Pingin liburan ke pantai yang air lautnya bening, tapi gak mau yang jauh-jauh, soalnya jatah cuti udah habis. Dan cuma punya waktu pas weekend sabtu dan minggu doang.
So sick of daily hectic life, and I want to relieve all the stress inside me. I wanted to go to a beach with clear water, but not a far place, because I already used all my leave at office. So all I had was the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
Coba-coba searching di google, mau kemana ya...
Eh, nemu tempat ini!
Then I tried to search on google, and I found this place!
Then I tried to search on google, and I found this place!
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| Crystal clear sea water! Duh pingin ke sana lagi rasanya. |
It's called Pulau Seribu Marine Resort a.k.a Pantara Island. Very close from Jakarta, only took about 90 minutes by speedboat from Marina Ancol pier. After browsing the photos of the place and the facilities, without hesitating I booked a room.
Jadi Sabtu pagi aku berangkat dari pelabuhan Marina Ancol naik speedboat. Kaya gini nih penampakan speedboatnya di Marina Ancol.
So, Saturday morning I departed from Marina Ancol by speedboat. This is what the speedboat at Marina Ancol looks like.
Satu setengah jam perjalanan, lumayan lah rasanya seperti naik wahana arung jeram di Dufan karena lumayan ngebut speedboatnya. Mungkin bagi yang gak kuat bisa mabuk laut kali ya, karena 1 orang penumpang ada yang mabuk sih. Kebetulan aku kuat-kuat aja, jadinya gak kenapa-napa.
One and half hour, it felt like riding the raft ride (arung jeram) at Dufan because the speedboat was very speedy. Maybe for people who are not used to ride a boat will get seasick, because there was 1 passenger got seasick. And me? I was just fine, thank you for your concern :)
Nah, pas sampai di sana, aku langsung disambut oleh staff resepsionis dengan welcome drink sambil menunggu proses check in.
When I arrived at the island, the receptionist staff greeted me with a welcome drink.
When I arrived at the island, the receptionist staff greeted me with a welcome drink.
Pinggiran gelasnya dihiasi gula-gula berwarna merah muda. Setelah aku tanya pada bartendernya, katanya welcome drink ini terbuat dari jus nanas, jeruk dan apel. Nyummy!!
The edge of the glass was decorated by a pink colored sugar. According to the bartender, this welcome drink was made from pineapple, orange and apple juice. Yummy!!
The edge of the glass was decorated by a pink colored sugar. According to the bartender, this welcome drink was made from pineapple, orange and apple juice. Yummy!!
Aku bener-bener memanfaatkan waktu liburan singkat kali ini untuk santai sepuasnya, gak mau mikirin banyak hal tentang kerjaan dll untuk sementara. Setelah proses check in selesai, aku diberikan passport seperti ini.
I utilized my vacation time very well, as I don't want to think about work or anything stressful for a while. After the check in process finished, the staff handed me this passport.
I utilized my vacation time very well, as I don't want to think about work or anything stressful for a while. After the check in process finished, the staff handed me this passport.
Setelah selesai check in, aku diberikan kunci dan langsung menuju cottage ku dipinggir pantai. Aku kebagian di sebelah utara, agak jauh dari main lobby. Ternyata bentuk cottagenya lumayan lucu.
Then when I got the keys, I rushed to my cottage beside the beach. It was located on the north side of the island. It was very neat.
Then when I got the keys, I rushed to my cottage beside the beach. It was located on the north side of the island. It was very neat.
Dari luar bentuknya hanya terlihat persegi seperti ini. Dengan banyak jendela kaca, aku jadi membayangkan bangun tidur dari kasur langsung bisa melihat pemandangan pantainya. Pokoknya asyik deh! hehe. Yuk kita intip dalamnya.
From the outside, the shape was just square. With lots of glass windows, made me imagine waking up with a scenery of the beach. Wonderful isn't it! Hehe. Let's check out the inside.
From the outside, the shape was just square. With lots of glass windows, made me imagine waking up with a scenery of the beach. Wonderful isn't it! Hehe. Let's check out the inside.
Pastinya gak mungkin gak ada kasur kan. Kasurnya king size ukuran 180-200. Cukup bersih, namun bagian bawahnya ada serabut benang yang terlepas, mungkin dimakan umur.
A bed is a primary need for a cottage, king size bed with 180-200 size. Very clean, but there are yarn fibers on lower part of it. It must be a quite old one.
A bed is a primary need for a cottage, king size bed with 180-200 size. Very clean, but there are yarn fibers on lower part of it. It must be a quite old one.
Kamarnya, seperti hotel atau resort pada umumnya, dilengkapi wardrobe, meja rias, cermin, dan kulkas kecil, langsung deh aku masukin gummy candies yang aku bawa ke dalam kulkas biar dingin. Makannya nanti pas agak sore sambil liat sunset dipinggir pantai hehe.
The room, was just like the other hotel or resort rooms, equipped by wardrobe, dressing table, mirror, and small fridge. I put my gummy candies inside it to make it cold. So I can eat it while watching the sunset on the beach hehe.
The room, was just like the other hotel or resort rooms, equipped by wardrobe, dressing table, mirror, and small fridge. I put my gummy candies inside it to make it cold. So I can eat it while watching the sunset on the beach hehe.
Terus ada extra single bed juga ternyata di kamar cottagenya. Mungkin untuk family yang bawa anak ya biar bisa tidur sekamar sama anaknya. Semuanya bersih dan rapi. Nyaman dan kerasa banget hawa vacation island.
There was also an extra single bed in the cottage room. For family with a child so they can sleep together. Everything was clean and neat. Very comfortable, and I felt a lot of vacation island nuance inside it.
There was also an extra single bed in the cottage room. For family with a child so they can sleep together. Everything was clean and neat. Very comfortable, and I felt a lot of vacation island nuance inside it.
Sempat bingung cari tombol lampu. Eh ternyata ada di batok kelapa, menggantung di dekat jendela. Unik banget, kalian pernah gak sih liat tombol lampu seperti ini? Sepertinya cuma ada di resort ini aja deh. Rasanya di rumah pingin bikin tombol lampu seperti ini juga, biar keren aja hehe (maafin penulis yang norak ini ya).
I can't find the switch for the lamp. Then I found it on this coconut shell hanging by the window. So unique isn't it, have you ever saw a switch like this? I think it's only on this resort. I want to have one like this in my own room too hehe.
Terus di sebelah kasur ada pintu menuju kamar mandi. Ketika aku buka, ternyata kamar mandinya setengah tanpa atap, alias sinar matahari langsung masuk ke sebagian area kamar mandi. Dilengkapi bathtub juga.
Then next to the bed, there was a door leading to the bathroom. When I opened it, I found that the bathroom was half an open bathroom, without ceiling. So sun light pour on half of the bathroom part. There was also a bathtub there.
I can't find the switch for the lamp. Then I found it on this coconut shell hanging by the window. So unique isn't it, have you ever saw a switch like this? I think it's only on this resort. I want to have one like this in my own room too hehe.
Terus di sebelah kasur ada pintu menuju kamar mandi. Ketika aku buka, ternyata kamar mandinya setengah tanpa atap, alias sinar matahari langsung masuk ke sebagian area kamar mandi. Dilengkapi bathtub juga.
Then next to the bed, there was a door leading to the bathroom. When I opened it, I found that the bathroom was half an open bathroom, without ceiling. So sun light pour on half of the bathroom part. There was also a bathtub there.
Setelah meletakan barang bawaan di kamar cottage, aku gak mau menyia-nyiakan waktu, langsung keliling untuk lihat-lihat fasilitasnya.
After I put all my belongings inside the room, I don't want to waste any time, and quick to explore the island's facilities.
After I put all my belongings inside the room, I don't want to waste any time, and quick to explore the island's facilities.
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| Jet-Ski |
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| Canoe |
Jadi di sebelah main lobby ada tempat penyewaan untuk berbagai fasilitas yang ada di pulau ini. Kita bisa sewa canoe, jet ski, bahkan speedboat. Bagi yang suka diving, disini juga menyediakan introduction to diving. Atau mungkin hanya ingin sekedar snorkeling pun bisa sewa alatnya kalau tidak bawa.
Next to the main lobby, there was a rental shop for the facilities on this island. We can rent a canoe, jet-ski, even speedboat. For people who love diving, this place also provide an introduction to diving lesson. Or maybe for just snorkeling, we can rent the equipment here too.
Next to the main lobby, there was a rental shop for the facilities on this island. We can rent a canoe, jet-ski, even speedboat. For people who love diving, this place also provide an introduction to diving lesson. Or maybe for just snorkeling, we can rent the equipment here too.
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| Playground |
For families with children, there was a children playground also here.
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| Table tennis |
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| Tennis court |
Mungkin ada sebagian orang yang suka berenang di pantai, tapi juga ada yang lebih suka di kolam. Mungkin takut kena ombak atau takut digigit hiu? Nah jangan kuatir, di sini juga ada swimming pool koq. Bedanya ya kalau swimming pool airnya bukan air asin seperti di pantai.
Maybe some people love to swim at the beach, but some are prefer to swim on the pool. Fear about the wave or shark maybe? Don't worry, they have a swimming pool here. The difference was just the pool water wasn't salty.
Maybe some people love to swim at the beach, but some are prefer to swim on the pool. Fear about the wave or shark maybe? Don't worry, they have a swimming pool here. The difference was just the pool water wasn't salty.
Aku sih kalau untuk berenang prefer di kolam, tapi kalau main air ya di pantai lebih asik hehe. Terus abis berenang kan capek tuh, sore-sore kita bisa dapet afternoon tea & snack. Ada coffee juga tergantung selera.
As for me, to swim for sport I prefer the pool, but for just having fun, I prefer the beach hehe. Then after got exhausted by swimming, they provide afternoon tea & snack. You can choose coffee or tea.
Setelah ngopi-ngopi cantik(?) karena udah kecapean berenang, aku balik ke cottage dan tidur. Eh! Ternyata kebangunnya udah malem sekitar jam 6 lewat! Salah banget deh tidur karena jadi kelewat deh sunsetnya :(
After enjoying the tea time, I went back to the cottage to take a nap. But I overslept and woke up around 6pm. It was a wrong decision to take a nap, I missed the sunset :(
After enjoying the tea time, I went back to the cottage to take a nap. But I overslept and woke up around 6pm. It was a wrong decision to take a nap, I missed the sunset :(
Yaudah deh daripada bete, akhirnya aku memutuskan untuk makan malam aja, karena udah laper juga. Makan malamnya diiringi musik oleh staf pemusik di restoran, jadi gak sunyi senyap, suasana vacation island nya kerasa banget. Berasa seperti lagi liburan ke Hawaii mungkin ya kalau bayangin adegan liburan di film-film (padahal ke Hawaii aja belum pernah).
Then I decided to have a dinner, since I start to get starving. There were musicians at the restaurant, so it's quite lively, I can feel the nuance of vacation island the most on this moment. It's like having a vacation on Hawaii like I saw on the movies.
Then I decided to have a dinner, since I start to get starving. There were musicians at the restaurant, so it's quite lively, I can feel the nuance of vacation island the most on this moment. It's like having a vacation on Hawaii like I saw on the movies.
By the way, restorannya tuh yang mana kalian penasaran kan? Coba deh scroll ke atas lagi, liat foto yang paling awal. Itu adalah restoran terapung tempat pengunjung untuk makan malam, sarapan, dan makan siang. Eits dilarang masuk ya kalau masih pakai baju renang.
By the way, if you are wondering which one is the restaurant, go back to the first photo. The building by the beach is the floating restaurant, for the visitors to have dinner, breakfast and lunch. No swimming suits are allowed inside the restaurant.
By the way, if you are wondering which one is the restaurant, go back to the first photo. The building by the beach is the floating restaurant, for the visitors to have dinner, breakfast and lunch. No swimming suits are allowed inside the restaurant.
Gak nyangka mereka nulis pakai bahasa Jepang juga, dan bahasa Jepangnya pun benar, bukan hasil google translate yang kadang-kadang aneh haha. Ternyata setelah aku perhatikan, bukan hanya di papan pengumuman restoran saja, beberapa petunjuk lain juga ada bahasa Jepangnya. Dan aku juga bertemu dengan pengunjung WNA asal Jepang yang sedang berlibur dengan keluarganya. Sepertinya pulau ini cukup terkenal di kalangan ekspatriat Jepang di Indonesia.
I never thought they also use Japanese on the board too, and it's a correct one, not translation from google translate, which the translation gets weird sometimes haha. Then I notice that it's not only the board on the restaurant, some of other notice are also written in Japanese. And I found that there are Japanese people with their families having vacation on this island too. It looks like this island is quite popular among the Japanese expats in Indonesia.
Setelah makan malam, aku main-main sebentar merasakan angin malam di pinggir pantai, kemudian tidur, soalnya udah ketinggalan sunset, jadi besok mau ngejar sunrise.
After I had my dinner, then I took a stroll by the beach to feel the wind, and went to sleep. Since I missed the sunset, I don't want to miss the sunrise too.
After I had my dinner, then I took a stroll by the beach to feel the wind, and went to sleep. Since I missed the sunset, I don't want to miss the sunrise too.
Singkat cerita, setelah bangun subuh-subuh, aku sewa sepeda untuk keliling pantai pulau ini, dan menemukan spot untuk menunggu sunrise yang asik.
Shortly, after I woke up in the early morning, I rented a bicycle to explore the island, and I found a good spot to watch the sunrise.
Shortly, after I woke up in the early morning, I rented a bicycle to explore the island, and I found a good spot to watch the sunrise.
Akhirnya aku berhenti dan menunggu untuk melihat matahari terbit.
Then I stopped and waited patiently for the sunrise.
Then I stopped and waited patiently for the sunrise.
Kadang momen yang terjadi setiap hari seperti matahari terbit bisa jadi hal yang ditunggu-tunggu saat sedang liburan seperti ini. Ada yang tau gak kenapa?
Sometimes, common things that happened everyday like sunrise, became a thing to look forward to at times when we are having vacation like this. Does anybody know why?
Sometimes, common things that happened everyday like sunrise, became a thing to look forward to at times when we are having vacation like this. Does anybody know why?
Setelah puas bersepeda, akhirnya rasa lapar udah gak bisa ditahan. Aku memutuskan untuk sarapan dulu.
Then I got starving and decided to have a breakfast.
Then I got starving and decided to have a breakfast.
Sarapan di pinggir pantai gini, rasanya bikin aku ingin terus mengucap puji syukur ke Tuhan karena aku bisa nikmatin semua ini. Sarapan mah singkat aja, abis itu langsung lanjut snorkeling. Berhubung waktu snorkeling kamera underwaternya rusak (case underwater bocor kemasukan air), jadinya gak ada fotonya. Skip langsung ke canoeing.
It was a very grateful thing for me to have an opportunity to enjoy all of this, like having a breakfast by the beach. After I finished breakfast, I went to snorkeling. Unfortunately there was a leak on my underwater camera case, so there are no photos of me having a fun snorkeling. Skip to canoeing.
Bagi yang penasaran seperti apa aktivitas snorkeling itu, bisa cek dengan klik link di bawah ini.
But for you who want to know how fun snorkeling is, you can check it by click the link bellow.
It was a very grateful thing for me to have an opportunity to enjoy all of this, like having a breakfast by the beach. After I finished breakfast, I went to snorkeling. Unfortunately there was a leak on my underwater camera case, so there are no photos of me having a fun snorkeling. Skip to canoeing.
Bagi yang penasaran seperti apa aktivitas snorkeling itu, bisa cek dengan klik link di bawah ini.
But for you who want to know how fun snorkeling is, you can check it by click the link bellow.
Ini pengalaman pertama ku naik perahu kano. Awalnya sedikit kesulitan, tapi lama-lama bisa juga. Bisa pegel tangannya haha.
It was my first canoeing experience. At first I had some difficulties, but slowly I got used to it. But my arms got stiffed haha.
It was my first canoeing experience. At first I had some difficulties, but slowly I got used to it. But my arms got stiffed haha.
Tapi beneran fun banget menurut ku walau baru pertama kali coba.
But it was very fun for me even though it's my first time.
But it was very fun for me even though it's my first time.
Dan akhirnya udah mau sampai di penghujung liburan singkat ku. Sebelum kembali ke Marina Ancol pukul setengah 2 siang, aku menghabiskan waktu dengan benar-benar menikmati saat-saat makan siang di pinggir pantai.
And it's almost the end of my short vacation. Before going back to Marina Ancol pier on 1.30pm, I spent my time to enjoy my lunch by the beach.
And it's almost the end of my short vacation. Before going back to Marina Ancol pier on 1.30pm, I spent my time to enjoy my lunch by the beach.
Makanan yang disajikan pada saat makan siang di Pulau Seribu Marine Resort menurut ku enak banget. Mungkin tergolong masakan Indonesia ya, ada sup yang mirip soto bandung, tumis daging & paprika hijau, fillet ikan, dan sayur-sayuran. Karena prasmanan ya aku nambah deh hehe. Ada buah-buahan dan puding juga untuk pencuci mulut.
The food in Pulau Seribu Marine Resort was very tasty. I think they were categorized as Indonesian food as well, since there are a soup similar with soto bandung, stir-fry beef slices with green peppers, fish fillet, and vegetable salad. All of the meals are all-you-can-eat style, so I had lots of meal there. There are also fruits and pudding for desserts.
The food in Pulau Seribu Marine Resort was very tasty. I think they were categorized as Indonesian food as well, since there are a soup similar with soto bandung, stir-fry beef slices with green peppers, fish fillet, and vegetable salad. All of the meals are all-you-can-eat style, so I had lots of meal there. There are also fruits and pudding for desserts.
Liburan yang singkat di Pulau Seribu Marine Resort alias Pulau Pantara. Namun merupakan 2 hari yang sangat menyenangkan, terutama untuk pecinta laut seperti aku. Rasanya semua stress sudah bersih dicuci air laut, semua penat terlepas dihembus angin laut.
It was a short vacation experience on Pulau Seribu Marine Resort or Pantara Island. But it was also a very fun 2 days, especially for sea-lover like me. All the stress are washed away by the waves, all the pain was blown away by the wind.
It was a short vacation experience on Pulau Seribu Marine Resort or Pantara Island. But it was also a very fun 2 days, especially for sea-lover like me. All the stress are washed away by the waves, all the pain was blown away by the wind.
Selain cocok buat yang ingin liburan singkat, menurut ku Pulau Seribu Marine Resort juga pas buat yang mau bulan madu, karena suasana pinggir pantainya romantis bisa menikmati keindahan laut dan kesempatan untuk melihat sunset & sunrisenya, tanpa perlu harus jauh ke Bali. Bagi yang ingin jalan-jalan bareng temen-temen atau kumpul-kumpul arisan juga bagus, bisa sewa sepeda dan keliling pulau rame-rame, atau sewa banana boat buat main bareng-bareng.
Pulau Seribu Marine Resort is also suitable for honeymoon destination, since the beach had the romantic vibes with all of it's beauty and also the chance to watch sunset & sunrise, can be an alternative choice if you don't want to go as far as Bali. For having vacation with friends, absolutely a good choice too, because we can explore the island by bicycle together, or rent the banana boat and play together.
Kalau kalian juga mau liburan ke Pulau Seribu Marine Resort, kalian bisa melakukan reservasi dari berbagai perusahaan travel yang kalian bisa cari di google. Kalau aku sih waktu itu aku reservasi di Pesona Nusa Wisata, karena harganya waktu itu paling murah dari travel agency lain.
If you want to go to Pulau Seribu Marine Resort, you can have a reservation on travel companies that you can find on google. For me, at that time I booked at Pesona Nusa Wisata (click the link on the Bahasa version), because the price was the cheapest at that time.
If you want to go to Pulau Seribu Marine Resort, you can have a reservation on travel companies that you can find on google. For me, at that time I booked at Pesona Nusa Wisata (click the link on the Bahasa version), because the price was the cheapest at that time.
Seandainya kalian ingin liburan ke pantai dengan air laut yang sama indahnya, juga dengan harga yang lebih terjangkau, kalian bisa cek rekomendasi tempat lainnya di post aku yang lain. Silakan klik link di bawah ini.
If you want to have the same crystal clear sea water destination, but more affordable than this one, you can check the other recommended place on the link bellow.
Secara keseluruhan sejak menapak kaki sampai kembali lagi ke kamar di Jakarta, masih berasa nuansa liburannya, feeling berasa enteng setelah santai-santai di pantai. Sangat recommended bagi yang butuh short getaway!
Overall, since I stepped my feet here until I returned to my room at Jakarta, I still can feel the sensation of vacation feeling, my body felt very light after spending time at the beach. A very recommended place for those who need a short getaway!
Overall, since I stepped my feet here until I returned to my room at Jakarta, I still can feel the sensation of vacation feeling, my body felt very light after spending time at the beach. A very recommended place for those who need a short getaway!
Boat Schedule
- From Marina Ancol: 8.30 (Marina Pier 22)
- From Island: 13.30
Tips:
- Vacation package for 2D1N on Pantara Island is Rp 2,060,000/person.
- Better for you to prepare cash so you can rent the facilities on Pantara Island.
- The vacation package price is including speedboat round-trip ticket, 4x meals, snorkeling, canoeing, and bicycle rent.
pulau seribu memang terkenal yyo
ReplyDeleteiya gak nyangka sampe org jepang jg banyak tau
DeleteWaaah koko vinnie weekend getaway nya aja mahal bangeet!!
ReplyDeletekadang kadang boleh lah getaway yang eksklusif dikit, buat manjain diri hehehe
DeleteSering ke pulau seribu tapi belum pernah ke pulau yang satu ini,
ReplyDeletemungkin sekali-kali mesti main2 di resort kepulauan seribu nih..
iya boleh jadi referensi destinasi berikutnya nih hehe
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