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Kanawa Island History, Name & Who Manages It
Kanawa Island has been under private tourism management rather than run as a government park facility. The clearest documented account: bungalow infrastructure…
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Kanawa Island
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Notes from Labuan Bajo — boats, seasons, reef conditions and the practical detail that decides a trip.
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Diving vs Snorkeling at Kanawa Island: Honest Call
Kanawa Island is genuinely one of the best snorkeling sites in the Komodo region — the reef wall starts within about 30…
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Baby Reef Sharks at Kanawa Island: Safe or Not?
Yes, the baby sharks routinely seen in the shallows at Kanawa Island are juvenile blacktip reef sharks, and they are not dangerous…
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Kanawa Island vs Bidadari Island: Which to Pick
Kanawa Island and Bidadari Island are both easy near-bay stops from Labuan Bajo, but they are not equivalent choices: Bidadari is closer…
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Kanawa Island for Seniors, Kids & Non-Swimmers
Kanawa Island is visitable for seniors, children and non-swimmers, but it is not a built-up, accessible-by-design destination: there is no jetty ramp,…
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How Big Is Kanawa Island? Size, Hill & Geography
Kanawa Island is approximately 32 hectares — the figure Indonesia’s national tourism portal and the East Nusa Tenggara provincial tourism office both…
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Phinisi Boats Explained: Day Sailing from Labuan Bajo
What a phinisi is, how its deck works, and why a phinisi boat day trip from Labuan Bajo to Kanawa Island beats…
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Manta Ray Season in Komodo: Best Months & Where to Go
Manta ray season in Komodo explained: peak months at Manta Point, month-by-month odds, snorkel vs dive encounters, etiquette, and day-trip planning from…
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Best Snorkeling Spots Near Labuan Bajo, Ranked (2027)
Ranked 2027 guide to the best snorkeling near Labuan Bajo — Kanawa Island, Manta Point, Batu Bolong, Pink Beach — with 2026…
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Kanawa Island Facilities: Food, Drinks, WiFi & Toilets
What facilities does Kanawa Island have as of 2026? Honest guide to the restaurant, drinks, WiFi, toilets, shade and power for day…
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