Bajau Indo Blog
Technical guides, case studies, regulations, and updates on the modular floating structure industry in Indonesia.
Floating Lounges for Lakeside Cafés and Resorts: A Planning Guide
A floating lounge adds a relaxation area on the water for lakeside cafés and resorts. Learn about its functions, roof, furniture, railings, walkway access and capacity.
Floating Resort Masterplan: Zoning, Walkway Patterns, and Phased Construction
How to prepare a floating resort masterplan: site zoning, floating walkway patterns, spacing between cottages, utilities, and construction phases that can be expanded later.
Floating Fishing Cabins: A Concept Guide for Fishing Tourism
Designing a floating fishing cabin for a lake or reservoir: layout of the fishing deck and roof deck, pontoon structure, walkway access, safety and water cleanliness.
Indonesian Water Tourism: The Role of Floating Infrastructure for Lakes, Rivers and Coasts
Indonesian water tourism is growing on lakes, rivers and coasts. Learn the role of floating infrastructure, opportunities for local governments and operators, and how to start.
Electric Tourist Boats for Nature Tourism Areas: Benefits and Operational Considerations
Electric tourist boats suit lakes and quiet nature tourism areas. Learn about their benefits, charging, routes, and an example at the Bogor Botanical Gardens.
Floating Houses for Tourism: Overwater Villa Concepts and Technical Considerations
Planning a floating house or villa for tourism? Learn the concepts and key considerations: building load, utilities, mooring systems, and permits.
Mangrove Docks: Educational Tourism Access with Modular Floating Structures
Floating mangrove docks provide educational tourism access with few permanent structures. Learn how to plan one and see Nusa Dock at TWA Mangrove PIK.
Bajau Indo Floating Restaurant on the Manggar River, Balikpapan: A Unique Culinary Icon in East Kalimantan
A homegrown Indonesian innovation: the Bajau Indo floating restaurant now operates on the Manggar River in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, and has become a main attraction at Deboekit Riverside, a fast-growing destination close to Balikpapan city center.
Bajau Indo Catamaran at Bogor Botanical Gardens: An Eco-Friendly Water Tourism Icon to Be Proud Of
The Bajau Indo-built catamaran at Bogor Botanical Gardens, known as Perahu Tutur Danau, has operated since December 2024 and quickly become a visitor favorite, adding an innovative touch to nature-based tourism in Indonesia.