Banda Sea

Banda Islands were the original Spice Islands and the most coveted destination on earth, particularly by the Dutch and Portuguese who colonized the islands and exported the indigenous nutmeg and cloves. History tells of a violent past under colonial rule. Not to missed to visit the island of Banda Neira to view the historical little town, to visit the nutmeg plantation and enjoy their hospitality and to taste the sweetness of nutmeg jam.

The seas around these tropical paradise islands are coveted for their spectacular diving and snorkeling on some of the world’s richest reefs. Just off the jetty jump into for dusk dive to see beautiful colorful mandarin fish hopping around ready for their nightly ritual. The massive horn corals and table corals spread out in almost all dive site. And the one most heard also is Gunung Api site for its sea snakes.