Spice 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.

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.

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.

This 12-day voyage aboard the Ombak Putih invites you to explore tropical islands backed by towering volcanoes and sandy shores. Discover the history of the spice trade from the Moluccas of Eastern Indonesia through China, India, & the Middle East en route to Europe. Sail along stunning volcanic islands interspersed with stops at pristine beaches.