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Select one of the below 15 best Banda Islands trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Banda Islands. Our Banda Islands trips for 2026 feature Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, and Kayaking, and start from $9,610 for trips of 8 to 22 days. Contact Adventure Life's Banda Islands trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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Explore the culture of Indonesia
from $18,520
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Raja Ampat & Spice Islands

Darwin to Sorong - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Visit Banda Neira fort
  • Snorkel at Seram and Besar Islands
  • Meet local artisans in Tumbur
  • Chance to swim with whale sharks
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Darwin / Sorong
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Set sail on a 19-day cruise aboard Coral Geographer from Darwin through Indonesia’s Spice Islands and Raja Ampat, famed for their ancient cultures, historic forts, and incredible biodiversity. This adventure blends cultural insights and natural wonders.
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Wajag Island, Raja Ampat
from $15,295
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Living Treasures of Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands

Roundtrip Denpasar - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Visit Wayag Island lagoon
  • Explore Raja Ampat
  • Hike Mount Pindito
  • Discover Banda Neira’s history
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Denpasar / Sorong
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Photography Seminars
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Arrive in Bali to begin your 13-day journey, then fly to Sorong for embarkation aboard the Greg Mortimer to explore Raja Ampat and the Moluccas. This trip combines adventure and cultural experiences, with opportunities for diving, birdwatching, and visiting remote villages and historical sites.
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Sunset at an ocean resort in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
from $12,294
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Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands

Darwin Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Banda Neira history
  • Snorkel Raja Ampat reefs
  • Visit Kei Islands' white-sand beach
  • Learn about Spice Islands culture
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Darwin / Darwin
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Set sail from Darwin through Indonesia on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, exploring Banda Neira, Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Kei Islands. Snorkel coral reefs, hike jungle islands, visit historic spice ports, and swim beneath Kitikiti Waterfall in remote tropical settings.
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Cruising Adventures! Cultural encounters Kora Kora
from $10,250
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East Indies on a Spice Island Exploration

Maumere - Ambon - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Explore Banda Islands
  • Visit traditional villages
  • Discover spice history
  • Sail past volcanoes
  • Taste fresh nutmeg
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Maumere / Ambon Island
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Village Visits
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Sail Indonesia aboard the Katharina on this 12-day voyage from Maumere to Ambon. Visit the historic Banda Archipelago, snorkel vibrant reefs, sail past volcanic islands, meet local communities, experience traditional weaving, and discover the region's spice trading heritage.
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Spice Islands, Banda Islands
from $10,530
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Spice Islands & South Raja Ampat Expedition

Ambon to Ambon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Explore Banda Neira forts
  • Dive Pulau Koon Reefs
  • Spot birds in Kapatcol
  • Snorkel Fibiacet Island
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Ambon Island / Ambon Island
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Sail on an 8-day Aqua Blu cruise through Indonesia’s Spice Islands and South Raja Ampat, exploring vibrant reefs, historic forts, and remote lagoons. Dive Pulau Koon, kayak Wayil, visit jellyfish lakes, spot rare wildlife, and discover the untouched beauty of the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat.
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Forgotten Islands villagers performing a traditional dance in cultural attire.
from $33,020
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Raja Ampat, West Papua, & Forgotten Islands Expedition

Sorong to Labuan Bajo - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Dive Wayag’s Figure Eight Rock
  • Explore Banda Neira’s Dutch forts
  • Experience Melissa’s Garden
  • Observe Abui Tribe’s dance
  • Tour Fort Revenge on Pulau Ai
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Sorong / Labuan Bajo
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Embark on a 22-day cruise aboard Aqua Blu through Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Forgotten Islands, starting in Sorong and sailing to Mioskon, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Penemu, and Banda Neira. Discover vibrant reefs, ancient forts, remote villages, and rich marine life from Pulau Koon to Alor, Maumere, and Labuan Bajo.
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A serene river surrounded by lush green forest in Raja Ampat, Kali Biru, Indonesia.
from $16,550
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Raja Ampat & Spice Islands Expedition

Sorong to Ambon - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Explore Kali Biru river
  • Dive Mayhem Reef thrills
  • Explore Banda Neira’s Dutch forts
  • Spot dugongs near Nusa Laut
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Sorong / Ambon Island
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Cooking Classes
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Embark on an 11-day luxury cruise through Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands aboard Aqua Blu, visiting Sorong, Mioskon, Yangeffo, Aljui Bay, and Yeben Island. Snorkel with reef sharks and dugongs, explore ancient caves and Dutch forts, and experience local culture in Arborek Village and Nusa Laut.
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A group of local villagers playing traditional instruments in Forgotten Islands, Indonesia
from $17,330
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Spice Islands & Forgotten Islands Expedition

Ambon to Labuan Bajo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Explore historic spice route
  • Meet indigenous island tribes
  • Experience Wetar Island
  • Hammerhead encounter at Nyata
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Ambon Island / Labuan Bajo
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Fishing
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Discover Indonesia’s remote Spice Islands and Forgotten Islands on a 12-day expedition from Ambon to Labuan Bajo aboard Aqua Blu. Snorkel coral reefs, explore historic forts, meet local communities, and experience the beauty and culture of these rarely visited islands.
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Nutmeg Harvest (Myristica fragans)
from $22,090
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Spice Islands & Asmat Tribe Expedition

Ambon to Ambon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu
  • Explore Banda Neira forts
  • Swim with whale sharks
  • Discover Asmat rituals
  • Visit Kei white beaches
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Ambon Island / Ambon Island
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Scuba Diving, Festival Visits
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Discover Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the remote Asmat region on a 13-day Aqua Blu cruise featuring diving, snorkeling, and visits to traditional villages. Explore historic Banda forts, vibrant coral reefs, and witness rare cultural ceremonies in one of Southeast Asia’s most untouched regions.
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Snorkel in clear blue water above a large whale shark
from $11,150
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Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks

Ambon - Kaimana - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Discover Banda Archipelago
  • Snorkel off Ceram Coast
  • Visit Kei and Aru Islands
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
  • View Ancient Cave Paintings
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Ambon Island / Triton Bay
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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Sailing
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Experience the Katharina 14-day cruise from Ambon to Kaimana, exploring the Indonesia Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks. Visit Banda, Kei and Aru Islands, snorkel coral reefs, kayak through lagoons, discover local culture, and swim with whale sharks in Triton Bay.
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Breathtaking aerial sunset in Komodo National Park in Indonesia
from $11,040
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journey

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
  • Experience Indonesia's culture
  • See Komodo dragons upclose
  • Island hop around Indonesia
  • Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands
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Benoa / Darwin
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This 12-day cruise on Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.
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Cruising Adventures! Banda Islands
from $10,250
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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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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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