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Tun Sakaran Marine Park, also called Semporna Islands Park

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Select one of the below 6 best Bacan Island trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Bacan Island. Our Bacan Island trips for 2026 feature Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, and Kayaking, and start from $10,050 for trips of 12 to 16 days. Contact Adventure Life's Bacan Island trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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Purple Garden Coral Reefs in Indonesia
from $10,050
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In Search of Wallace and His Living Treasures

Ternate - Sorong - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Discover Wallace’s house in Ternate
  • Visit the historic village Dodinga
  • Discover Bacan Island's wildlife
  • Swim in a stingless jellyfish lake
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Ternate Island / Sorong
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Embark on a 12-day voyage aboard Ombak Putih following the footsteps of naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Travel from Ternate to Sorong, exploring the Guraici Archipelago, Bacan, and Misool while encountering rare Birds of Paradise and vibrant coral reefs.
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Cruising Adventures! Banda Islands
from $10,050
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The Scents of the Spice Islands

Ambon - Ternate - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Explore the Banda Archipelago
  • Snorkel rich coral reefs daily
  • Observe traditional nutmeg harvests
  • Swim at Belang-Belang beaches
  • Tour the Ternate Sultan's Palace
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Ambon Island / Ternate Island
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Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Local Market Visits
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Experience Indonesia on "The Scents of the Spice Islands" 12-day cruise from Ambon to Ternate aboard the Ombak Putih. Led by marine biologist Dr Yi Kai Tea, you explore the historic Moluccas, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and discover historic forts, aromatic plantations, and rare wildlife in this pristine archipelago.
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Cruising Adventures! Snorkeling
from $10,600
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The Wonders of Maluku

Ternate - Ternate - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Visit Dodinga's historic village
  • Search for Birds of Paradise
  • Meet Bajau Sea Gypsy communities
  • Snorkel Guraici Archipelago reefs
  • Explore Ternate and Tidore Islands
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Ternate Island / Ternate Island
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Embark on a 13-day Indonesia cruise aboard Katharina, sailing from Ternate to Ternate. You will explore remote islands, snorkel unexplored reefs, and visit historic Sultanates. Discover the unique wildlife of Bacan Island and experience cultural traditions in local villages like Dodinga and Bastiong.
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Wilsons Birds of Paradise
from $10,250
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Raja Ampat To the Volcanoes of Maluku

Sorong to Ternate - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Snorkel Raja Ampat reefs
  • Spot birds of paradise
  • Swim in a jellyfish lake
  • Discover ancient cave arte
  • Visit local island villages
  • See Wallace's Dodinga
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Sorong / Ternate Island
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Rainforest Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Katharina from Sorong to Ternate, discovering the wonders of Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands of North Maluku. Snorkel vibrant reefs, trek rainforests to spot birds of paradise, explore ancient cave art, and experience local customs in remote villages.
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Explore Sulawesi
from $11,350
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Rare Species, Remote Cultures & Remarkable Corals

Ternate - Bitung - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Snorkel Guraici coral reefs
  • Hike Bacan Island jungles
  • Engage Bajau sea gypsies
  • Swim with stingless jellyfish
  • Spot flightless Maleo birds
  • Swim with coastal whale sharks
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Ternate Island / Manado
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Hiking, Whale Watching
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Embark on a 14-day Indonesian cruise aboard the Ombak Putih from Ternate to Bitung and experience the Rare Species, Remote Cultures & Remarkable Corals itinerary. Snorkel in the vibrant Coral Triangle, swim with gentle whale sharks, and encounter endemic biodiversity alongside indigenous sea communities on this oceanic expedition.
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Stingless Jellyfish
from $12,900
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SeaTrek from the Spice Islands to the Dragon Islands

Ternate to Komodo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Explore Tidore’s cloves and volcano
  • Snorkel Guarici’s vibrant reefs
  • Discover Bacan’s unique wildlife
  • Witness Taliabu’s war dance
  • Explore Banggai local markets
  • Drift with majestic manta rays
  • See iconic Komodo dragons
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Ternate Island / Komodo Island
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Experience an epic 16-day voyage aboard Ombak Putih from the northern Spice Islands to the southern Dragon Islands. You explore nearly 1,000 miles of Indonesian seas, crossing the equator to discover rare wildlife, remote Sulu Archipelago cultures, and the legendary Komodo dragons through daily snorkeling and land expeditions.
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