Banda Islands

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.

Experience 12 days aboard Ombak Putih from Maumere to Ambon, sailing through Flores, Alor, Wetar and the Banda Islands. Explore remote villages, snorkel coral reefs, visit volcanic islands, encounter wildlife such as whales and dugongs, and discover the culture of eastern Indonesia.

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.

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.

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.

Travel 13 days on Katharina from Komodo to Maluku on a northern Indonesia route. Explore Komodo National Park, Flores Sea, Bonerate Atoll, Wakatobi National Park, the Banda Sea, Sula Archipelago, & Ambon while snorkeling reefs, visiting remote islands, & experiencing coastal communities, guided by experienced tour leaders & marine biologist.

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.

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.

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.

Departing from Maumere, this exciting 12-day South Pacific cruise on Katharina visits the remote Banda Islands, where you can wander through the nutmeg plantations before retracing ‘the marine spice route’ north through the Moluccan Islands to the clove plantations of the fabled Sultanate of Ternate.

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.

Sail aboard Katharina on a 14-day Indonesia cruise from Ambon to Kaimana. Explore the Banda Islands, Kei Islands, Aru Islands, Triton Bay, and Namatote with snorkeling, kayaking, cultural visits, and remote island exploration across the Maluku and Papua regions.