The Moluccas: Cruise the Forgotten Islands
A Phinisi boat charter in Banda islands with Indonesia Phinisi Cruises is truly like a travel back into colonial times. The Maluku Islands, also known as the Moluccas, offer a unique mix of colonial history, dreamy islands, buzzing ports and abundant ocean life. The Moluccas lie in the eastern half of Indonesia between Sulawesi and West Papua, have once been subject of conflict between Portuguese, Dutch and English seafarers. This was caused due to their abundance of mace, nutmeg and cloves which were dealt as precious goods during that period. The dramatic and moving past of the Moluccas is still visible on many colonial buildings, forts and museums.
Indonesia Phinisi Cruises will take you to pristine reefs and hopefully encounters with numerous pelagic species and excellent diving conditions. It is, however, the diversity of marine life that really makes this area stand out for divers. Experience Phinisi boat charter in Banda islands, whatever your diving passion, dive tours, we assure you that you will have something not to forget in your life time. The reefs are caked with soft and hard corals and are home to a rainbow of reef fish with everything from wrasse to juvenile emperor angelfish. Macro photographers will be delighted to find mandarin fish and the unusual looking Ambon scorpionfish which is indigenous to these islands.
Central Mollucca Island Cruise Highlights
A Moluccas island Cruise phinisi boats with a mix of extraordinary Land and Seas sites.The tropical islands are blanketed in lush forests, and the ocean surrounding them is teeming with life. Visit charming local villages throughout the Moluccas and stroll along pristine beaches. Cruising Highlights of the Central Moluccas are Dive and Snorkel sites of the Banda Islands and the harbour of banda Neira with a the option to hike the volcano for a extraordinary perspective over the islands. Indonesia Phinisi Cruises will take you to explore Fort Belgica for nostalgic flaire or visit a nutmeg plantation – also featuring the huge Kenari trees.
Ambon: Muck Diving in a historical habour
The Central Moluccans consist of the big island of Seram and the relatively small Ambon. The historic harbour city is the capital of the Moluccas. Situated in the center of the Moluccas island cluster, Ambon features a mountainous terrain covered in forests. The buzzing port bay of Ambon boasts with some of the world’s best muck diving with a great variety of critters to spot. It is also the major departure port for Spice Islands Cruise into the 5,000m deep Banda Sea.
Spice islands cruises
While Ambon is the departure port for most spice islands cruises in the moluccas, towards the south east you can find the picturesque Banda-Islands.
Once centre of spice trade and subject to conflicts between different western seafaring nations. The Banda Islands still hold a lot of colonial evidence of the past. This contributes to the Islands’ nostalgic atmosphere. The charming Banda Neira is the capital island of a group of eleven dreamy islands.
Banda Islands Diving
The Diving around the Banda Islands is extraordinary! Expect high visibility and walls covered with huge sea fans, barrel sponges and orange soft corals. For the lucky ones among you, there is a chance to encounter hammerhead sharks. Pulau Ai, Run and Hatta Atoll are the hotspots, especially around October and November.
Banda Sea Diving With Hammerhead
The Island of the Banda sea have become a hotspot in Indonesia for DIving with schooling hammerhead sharks. The Banda Islands, but also Koon island and Manuk are great spot for sighting these impressive predators.