Marine Tourism In Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands

[S. Anto]

Marine Tourism In The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua is the most ideal place of maritime tourism in Indonesia today. Beautiful views of Raja Ampat, is second to none elsewhere. So far, Raja Ampat is better known for diving marine tourism. And for tourists in our country can enjoy the nautical tourism with a walk by renting speedboad among the small islands which around 700 island in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat name reputedly comes from the legend rooted in its territory. It is said that there was a woman who found seven eggs, then she took care of the eggs until hatching. Of all the eggs four to four princes. While the other three eggs into a ghost, a woman, and stone. After the split up the four princes and living in different islands. Over time, they appear as kings in their respective territories on the island Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Timur, and West Misool Island. Among the scattered islands are coral islands of which there are a number of natural caves are adorned with several skulls and human bones. No one knows who is buried there.

 

Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua is the most ideal place of maritime tourism in Indonesia today. Beautiful views of Raja Ampat, is second to none elsewhere. So far, Raja Ampat is better known for diving marine tourism. And for tourists in our country can enjoy the nautical tourism with a walk by renting speedboad among the small islands which around 700 island in Raja Ampat.