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Spice Islands Small Ship Cruises

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Discover the captivating allure of the Spice Islands with Adventure Life's array of 3 small ship cruises for 2025. Join us on a cruise journey through the vibrant history and diverse landscapes of Indonesia's Ambon and Spice Islands. Explore local pottery-making, stroll through Dutch Fort Belgica, visit old nutmeg plantations, and keep an eye out for unique wildlife. Experience village visits, wildlife viewing, and relaxed activities set against the backdrop of well-preserved European relics and vibrant local traditions. Delve into the region's historical significance as the focal point of the global spice trade in the 16th and 17th centuries, enriched by the lava flows of Gunung Banda Api. Engage in an adventure filled with small ship sailing, village visits, and wildlife viewing, offering a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of the Spice Islands. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Grains and Spices at the market
from $9,850
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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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Archaeological Site Visits
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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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Cruising Adventures! Banda Islands
from $9,850
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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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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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Cruising Adventures! Banda Islands
from $9,850
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The East Indies on a Spice Island Exploration

Maumere - Ambon - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • 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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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
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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.
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