Diving in Banda
The remote Spice Islands of Maluku, by boat
Why dive here
The Banda Islands are a small group of volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, in Maluku in eastern Indonesia. They were the original source of nutmeg and mace, and that spice trade shaped the history of the islands and of much of the region. Today they are remote and quiet, with old forts and colonial buildings in Banda Neira and the volcano Gunung Api rising from the sea beside it.
Getting here takes planning. Most visitors fly to Ambon and continue by small plane or boat to Banda Neira, and many travelers choose to see the islands by boat, which makes it possible to visit places that are hard to reach otherwise. Conditions in the Banda Sea change with the season, so dates matter.
Send an inquiry with your dates and group size and we will tell you what boats and routes are available for the Banda Islands.
A remote, historic island group in Maluku, best seen from a boat.
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Getting there
Fly to Ambon (AMQ), then continue to Banda Neira by small plane or boat. Allow spare days around your trip, as flights and sea conditions can change.
- Nearest airport
- Banda Neira Airport (via Ambon, AMQ)
- Airport code
- NDA
- Region
- Maluku
Questions
How do I get to the Banda Islands?
Fly to Ambon, then continue to Banda Neira by small plane or by boat. Ask us about boat trips that include the Banda Islands.
What is Banda known for?
The Banda Islands were the original source of nutmeg and mace, and have a long colonial history, volcanic scenery and clear water.