A Few Reasons to Avoid Ferries in Indonesia

The first boat that greets you as you step on the deck:

From the boat we think we’re taking:

To the one we actually take (after walking through the first boat to get there)

And of course, inside the boat its three to a seat. (and two to every life jacket). Plus a few live chickens for entertainment.
Inside the Ferry - 3 to a seat

A few pictures from the Nunukan Ferry dock from our 2.5 hour ride from Nunukan to Tarakan.