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Select one of the below 12 best Banda Islands trips for 2025 and 2026. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Banda Neira, and Spice Islands. Our Banda Islands trips for 2025 feature Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, and Kayaking, and start from $10,050 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 $16,340
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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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Hiking
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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
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Photography Seminars
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Variable
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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Spice Islands, Banda Islands
from $10,220
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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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Kayaking
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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 $29,790
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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 $15,300
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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
Activities
Cooking Classes
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Variable
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 $16,060
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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
Activities
Fishing
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Variable
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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Cruising Adventures! Banda Islands
from $10,050
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SeaTrek The East Indies on a Spice Island Exploration

Maumere-Ambon - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Visit Laratuka's unique churches
  • Explore the Forgotten Islands
  • Snorkel in crystal-clear water
  • Discover Indonesia’s Ring of Fire
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Maumere / Ambon Island
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Variable
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.
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Breathtaking aerial sunset in Komodo National Park in Indonesia
from $14,600
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 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 13-day cruise 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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Nutmeg Harvest (Myristica fragans)
from $21,450
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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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Scuba Diving, Festival Visits
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Variable
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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Grains and Spices at the market
from $10,050
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The Scents of the Spice Islands

Ambon to Ternate - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Visit Hitu Lama
  • Snorkel over black lava stream
  • View production of sago
  • Trek towards a forest waterfall
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Ambon Island / Ternate Island
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Variable
Make your way through the Spice Islands, a magical destination, on this 12-Day South Pacific cruise aboard Ombak Putih. Visit Hitu Lama, Gunung Api, Manipa, and Payahe Bay, to name a few of the marvelous stops on this luxurious cruise through paradise. You will have opportunities to snorkel and view local wildlife along the way.
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Terraced rice fields
from $10,650
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Tropical Indonesian Odyssey

Benoa - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Spot Komodo dragons on Rinca
  • Discover Alor's moko drums
  • Walk Bali's rice terraces
  • Snorkel at Kei Islands
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Benoa / Darwin
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Benoa, Bali to Darwin, Australia aboard Le Soleal. Visit Komodo National Park, Alor, Flores, and West Papua. Encounter wildlife, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore remote villages shaped by centuries of culture and history.
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Loboc river in the rainforest Philippines, Bohol
from $15,175
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Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin

19 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Yehliu Geopark
  • Marvel at Tojoman Lagoo
  • Explore Fort Belgica
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
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Taipei / Darwin
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Whale Watching
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Variable
Join this 19-day Asian Island Odyssey, cruising from Taipei to Darwin aboard Heritage Adventurer. Traverse the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator. Explore islands with blue waters, pristine coral gardens, and intriguing wildlife. Highlights include Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark and Taroko National Park, swimming with Whale Sharks, and more.
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