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MALUKU these islands located between West Papua and Sulawesi have long been known for their perfect beaches and reliable winds, offering swells to die for. Having your private charter boat allows you to chase the best winds and conditions of crossing cruise, choosing crossing between the West Coast from Morotai and Halmaherarn and the East Coast from Halmahera until the Buli Islands. Maluku Island is truly the best destination a way to enjoying the surf.
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Uncover the fascinating history of Indonesia seas with this amazing 10-day cruise. Leave from Ambon and set sail to the island of Buru, where you’ll tour the Benteng Wantrouw, a Dutch fortress built in the 17th century. Head to the river and enjoy a boat ride through the lush jungles of Buru and catch glimpses a variety of rare wildlife. From there, travel to the town of Sanana and explore a historic Portuguese fortress that still stands today. Continue sailing on to Bacan Island, where you’ll snorkel and see gorgeous coral reefs and tropical schools of fish. Finish the tour discovering more ancient forts on the island of Tidore and visit a nearby museum where priceless royal items are on display.
Maluku – Banda Neira Liveaboards Indonesia Trip Sewa Kapal Phinisi Yacht Charter Boat 10 Days | 09 Nights
Please note, this is a sample itinerary. Each Cruise is different and the detailed day to day itinerary and sites will be tailored to suit guests’ preferences and weather and ocean conditions. Private Charters Boat offers more flexibility in terms of itinerary compared to Scheduled Trips. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke. Expert team of Sailing Trip Indonesia will work with you on the detailed day to day planning once onboard.
Day 1 | Manipa Island
Start the tour by boarding to sailing cruise with a luxurious schooner in Ambon, from where you’ll set sail towards Manipa Island. Arrive at its shore and visit the lovely village of Tumalehu. Here, you’ll witness sago processing, a powdery substance derived from the heart of a sago palm. Sago is considered a staple food in the country and is used for baking and cooking sweet sago pudding.
Day 2 | Buru Island
In the morning, take a tour of the Benteng Wantrouw, an ancient Dutch fortress used to regulate the production of clove trees. Next, visit a traditional fishing village along the coast. Here, you’ll experience local life and see fishermen busy at work. Head back to the cruise and sail to the beautiful island of Buru, where you’ll anchor overnight.
Day 3 | Buru Island
Begin the day by taking a river cruise through the rich jungles of Buru. Here, you’ll spot a plethora of tropical birds including the Pitta, Sunbird and Kingfisher. Also, keep your eyes open for the rare Babirusa, a unique creature that looks like a cross between a pig and a deer. In the late afternoon, depart from Buru and head to the Sula Islands overnight.
Day 4 | Sulawesi
After breakfast, make your way to shore and explore the island of Sulabesi. Trek to the fascinating town of Sanana and walk through an ancient Portuguese fortress that still stands today. Continue past the town and stop at a village, home to Bajau “Sea Gypsies”. Here, you’ll lose yourself in a maze of wooden footbridges that connect stilt houses above the sea together. In the late afternoon, return to the boat and start our journey to the Obi Islands.
Day 5 | Obilatu Island
Spend the day on the island of Obilatu and choose between visiting a traditional village on the north coast or bask under the sun on smooth white sand in one of the gorgeous bays. Next, discover the area between Obilatu and the island of Obi Mayor and take a dip in the clear turquoise sea. End the day with a stunning sunset from the deck of the ship and sail overnight to Bacan Island.
Day 6 | Bacan Island
Arrive in Bacan Island and visit the tiny town of Labuha. Here, you’ll take a stroll through the bustling market and see fresh fruits and vegetables bursting with color. Next, continue your journey to the north coast of the island, where you’ll enjoy an exciting afternoon of snorkeling. This part of Bacan is carpeted with spectacular coral reefs and is full of tropical fish. After, retreat to the boat and rest onboard in the evening.
Day 7 | Bacan Island
Return to the shores of Bacan and spoil yourself with a day of hiking through lush rainforest. Start in the traditional village of Geti and make your way into the vast green jungle. Be on the lookout for exotic wildlife such as parrots, cockatoos, Macaque monkeys and much more.
Day 8 | Kayoa
Depart from Bacan and cruise to the island of Kayoa. Enjoy a day at sea and marvel at the endless isles that pass you by. In the evening, anchor off the coast of Kayoa and gaze at the millions of shimmering stars above you from the deck.
Day 9 | Tidore
In the morning, step on the island of Tidore and take a stroll through the ruins of ancient Portuguese fortresses. Continue to scenic clove and coconut plantations and admire the endless view of towering palm trees. Next, walk to the small coastal town of Soa Siu and visit the local museum where the sultan’s crown and other royal items are on display.
Day 10 | Departure
On your final day, arrive in Ternate in the morning and depart the schooner. Here, we say farewell and are more than happy to assist you with your next travel plans.
Banda Sea Liveaboard Cruise (LOB)
The Banda Sea is located in the central region of Indonesia and was once known for its lucrative spice trade where foreigners came from all over the world to trade in that most valuable of commodities, nutmeg. The Spice Islands are full of historical significance and you can visit Old Dutch forts and learn all about the history of this once great trading route. Nowadays the region is attracting overseas visitors for very different reasons.
There are the small and beautiful macro creatures that are more often seen around Ambon, such as the scorpion fish which carries its name. You will see big numbers of pelagic fish, most notably impressive numbers of Napoleon wrasse, dog-toothed tuna and squadrons of mobula rays at sites throughout the Banda Islands area. And the schools of fish in the Banda Sea need to be seen to be believed. If you luck is in then you can find a sight not easily forgotten, yourself diving with schooling hammerheads.
Banda Islands highlights destinations include sites like Batu Kapal, Gunung Api and Batu Belanda. Further out into the Banda Sea you will dive in the best dive spots such as Koon Island, Nusa Laut, and the critter haven of Ambon.
Because the Banda Sea is located centrally in Indonesia’s vast diving area, it borders many other wonderful diving sites regions. That means that liveaboard trips to the Banda Sea often include other areas in their itinerary. Unlike other areas like Komodo and Raja Ampat where boats tend to follow 1 or 2 established routes, no two Banda Sea liveaboard trips are ever the same!
Best time to sailing in Banda Islands
The best time to visit Banda Islands is in March-April and September-November. These months enjoy stable and sunny weather to allow for exceptional land explorations. While the Banda Sea enjoys calm waters, guaranteeing unforgettable diving and snorkeling adventures.
You can choose from routes such as Ambon, Banda Neira, The Forgotten Islands & Alor; Flores & Banda Islands; Banda, Flores & Alor; Banda Sea & Triton Bay; and Banda Sea & Forgotten Islands to name just a few.
Most of these trips run for around 10 to 12 nights’ duration and will allow you to sample the wonderful diving in the best sited of Banda, as well as its neighboring regions.
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Please note, this is a sample itinerary. Each Cruise is different and the detailed day to day itinerary and sites will be tailored to suit guests’ preferences and weather and ocean conditions, In this area, the weather is rather uncertain and it may happen that there are big waves and a strong wind. Private Charters offers more flexibility in terms of itinerary compared to Scheduled Trips. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. Please note that this itinerary is a diving program, and available change to snorkeling/ leisure trip. Our Expert team of Sailing Trip Indonesia will work with you on the detailed day to day planning once onboard.
Day 1 | Ambon
Ambon Our staff will pick you up at the airport for immediate boarding Depending on the arrival time, we might do the check dive around Laha or Tulehu Bay and maybe even a night dive. Laha or Tuleu Bay: area known for its fabulous muck dives, probably among the best in the world for the macro dive. Only the Lembeh Strait in Indonesia can compete.
Day 2 | Nusa Laut
Nusa Laut South of Seram, fantastic diving experiences on the reefs of Nusa Laut. These rather picturesque islands of Maluku are popular dive destinations due to their diversity of reef fish species, ghost pipefish, frogfish and the variety of well-preserved hard corals.
Flash News: we have seen sperm whales in the area on previous trips, so keep your eyes wide open.
Day 3 | Banda Islands, outer reefs
You will now arrive at the northern end of the outer reefs of the Banda Sea: Pulau Suanggi. The waters here are full of fish, reef sharks and tuna. As a small bonus for bird lovers, many species can be observed around the island: brown boobies, red-footed boobies and frigate birds. We will do 2 dives, and after head to banda neira island to enjoy a magnifecent night dive inside its small harbour.
Day 4 | Banda Island
In the morning We will make a land excursion in this spices paradise to visit and learn more about the incredible history of this beautiful island. After that we will head to Pulau hatta / Karang hatta: We will dive both sloping reefs and vertical walls. The current attracts many fish: fusiliers, dogtooth tuna, eagle rays, barracudas and sometimes sharks. On the reef: soft corals, leather corals, big eye trevallies and turtles.
Day 5 | Manuk, Snake Island
Manuk, the ‘Snake Island’, a volcanic island with lower interest on land. It takes its nickname from the large amount of sea snakes found there. You will surely see a lot! The drop-offs here are amazing and sharks, mackerels, tunas and barracudas are often observed.
Day 6 | Serua / Nil Desperamdum
Serua Island and Nil Desperandum (‘no despair’) takes its name from a ship, stranded on the reef. This are the hot spots snorkeling or diving to come across hammerhead sharks if you are lucky enough.
Day 7 | Damar
Damar Terbang Utara / Terbang Selatan, two small islands located south of Damar. Usually, we can expect easy but very fast drifts along marvellous coral drop-offs. Nuss Leur: several pinnacles with all the colourful life of coral reefs.
Day 8 | Reong and Wetar, last step of the Banda Sea
Wetar is a large island north of Timor. Untouched landscapes with lush vegetation, the dives are not to be missed. Stunning drop-offs and pelagic life are waiting for you.
Reong Island: white sand beaches and turquoise water. Steep walls are all around the south side of this little island. Covered in soft corals and gorgeous table corals, these reefs attract a big number of reef fish. Overhangs and small caves make the dive exciting and interesting.
Days 9 to 11 | Alor Strait
Nusa Tenggara area, Timor. An incredibly rich biodiversity on land and underwater. The place offers all types of dives, from superb muck dives to magnificent drop-offs with sweeping currents.
Pulau Pura and Pulau Ternate: clear and warm water with nice coral gardens and a huge marine wildlife. Superb macro to observe, especially the shy mandarin fish. An unusual and excellent bonus of diving here is the possibility of spotting pilot whales and dolphins from the surface. We will take you on a land excursion to see a forgotten tribe in a local village. An unforgettable cultural experience!
Day 12 | East Flores
East Flores Tanjung Gedong: northeast Flores. The reef slopes down into a sandy area with large coral heads. The beautiful deep sections are decorated with soft corals and large table corals. Reef sharks, groupers and other encounters are to be expected. We will cruise to Maumere in the afternoon.
Day 13 | Maumere
Maumere After a nice breakfast on board, our boat crew will organize, according to your flight schedules, your transfer to the airport of Maumere.
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| Adishree Phinisi | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 12 Guest | view more details |
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| Aneecha Catamaran | Bali Island | Catamaran Boat | 35 Guest | view more details |
| Baronang Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Cajoma Dive Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 20 Guest | view more details |
| Cajoma Eco Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Cajoma III Phinisi | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 8 Guest | view more details |
| Cajoma IV Phinisi | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 10 Guest | view more details |
| Cajoma V Phinisi | Alor, Banda Neira, Ambon, Saumlaki, Komodo, Raja Ampat | Phinisi Boat | 20 Guest | view more details |
| Elvano Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 9 Guest | view more details |
| Jofiel Liveaboard | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 8 Guest | view more details |
| Kanha Loka Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 18 Guest | view more details |
| Kanha Nata Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Kurabesi Phinisi | Alor, Banda Neira, Ambon, Saumlaki, Komodo, Raja Ampat | Phinisi Boat | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Lamborajo I Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 20 Guest | view more details |
| Lamborajo II Phinisi | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 17 Guest | view more details |
| Maipa Deapati Phinisi | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Neomi Phinisi | Alor, Banda Neira, Ambon, Saumlaki, Komodo, Raja Ampat | Phinisi Boat | 22 Guest | view more details |
| Ocean Pro II Liveaboard | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Phinisi Boat | 20 Guest | view more details |
| Putri Papua Phinisi | Raja Ampat | Phinisi Boat | 8 Guest | view more details |
| Riley Phinisi | Labuan Bajo – Komodo Island | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 13 Guest | view more details |
| Salila Expedition | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Luxury Phinisi Boat | 20 Guest | view more details |
| Santorini Boat | Komodo; Labuan Bajo | Wooden AC Cabin Boat | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Temukira Liveaboard | Raja Ampat | Phinisi Boat | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Adelaar Liveaboard | Bali, Komodo, Alor, Banda, Ambon | Phinisi | 08 Guest | view more details |
| Alexa Liveaboard | Komodo, Sumba, Moyo, Bali | Phinisi | 02 Guest | view more details |
| Alila Purnama Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda, Ambon | Phinisi | 10 Guest | view more details |
| Amandira Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda, Ambon | Phinisi | 10 Guest | view more details |
| Amaya Explorer Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor, Banda | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Ambai Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Banda, Ambon | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Amira Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Maumere, Kalimantan | Phinisi | 19 Guest | view more details |
| Arenui The Boutique | Maluku, Banda, Raja Ampat, Alor, Komodo | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Aurora Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor, Ambon | Phinisi | 18 Guest | view more details |
| Benetta Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali | Phinisi | 08 Guest | view more details |
| Blue Dragon Liveaboard | Labuan Bajo, Komodo | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Blue Manta Liveaboard | Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Molucca Sea (Maluku), Kalimantan | Steel Ship | 22 Guest | view more details |
| Calico Jack Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Ambon, Triton Bay, Cendrawasih Bay | Phinisi | 10 Guest | view more details |
| Carpe Diem Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Triton Bay, Cendrawasih Bay | Phinisi | 10 Guest | view more details |
| Cheng Ho Liveaboard | Labuan Bajo, Komodo Island | Phinisi | 24 Guest | view more details |
| Coralia Liveaboard | Komodo National Park, Alor, the Forgotten Islands, Maumere and the Banda Islands | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Damai I Liveaboard | Alor, Bali, Banda Sea, Cendrawasih Bay, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Komodo, Raja Ampat | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Damai II Liveaboard | Alor, Bali, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Gorontalo, Halmahera, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Triton Bay | Phinisi | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Dewi Nusantara Dive | Raja Ampat, Ambon, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, Halmahera, Ternate, Triton Bay, North Sulawesi | Phinisi | view more details | |
| Dunia Baru Liveaboard | Raja Ampat | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| El Aleph Luxury Cruise | Bali, Labuan Bajo, Komodo, Sorong, Raja Ampat, Alor, Forgotten Islands | Phinisi | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Emperor Harmoni Liveaboard | Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea | Phinisi | 20 Guest | view more details |
| Emperor Raja Laut Liveaboard | Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda, Flores, Alor | Phinisi | 12 Guest | view more details |
| Euphoria Liveaboard | Cendrawasih Bay, Raja Ampat | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Fenides Liveaboard | Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda, Alor | Phinisi | 11 Guest | view more details |
| Gaia Love | Komodo, Alor, Banda, Raja Ampat | Steel Ship | 22 Guest | view more details |
| I Like Liveaboard | Komodo, Alor, Maluku, Banda Sea, Triton Bay, Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Indo Siren Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komdo National Park | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Katharina Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Sorong, Misool, Ternate, Kendari, Bali, Komodo Archipelago, Alor, Sumba, Sunda Islands, Banda, Ternate | Phinisi | 16 Guest | view more details |
| Kira Kira Liveaboard | Around Komodo and Raja Ampat | Phinisi | 08 Guest | view more details |
| KomodoKu Boat | Explore Komodo National Park | Standart AC Cabin | 11 Guest | view more details |
| Kudanil Explorer | Komodo National Park, Banda, The Spice Islands, Papua, Raja Ampat, Triton Bay | Steel Ship | 16 Guest | view more details |
| La Galigo | Explore Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Lady Denok Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Maluku, Banda Island, Forgotten Islands | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Lamima Liveaboard | Raja Ampat, Komodo, Flores, Spice Islands, Cenderawasih Bay, Triton Bay, Maumere, Alor | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
| Maluku Explorer Liveaboard | North Moluccas (South-Halmahera) | Steel Ship | 18 Guest | view more details |
| Mantra Dive and Sail | Raja Ampat, Komodo Island, Banda Sea and North Maluku | Phinisi | 06 Guest | view more details |
| Mermaid I Liveaboard | Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea, Alor and Ambon | Steel Ship | 15 Guest | view more details |
| Nyaman Catamaran | Komodo Island, Raja Ampat | Catamaran | 04 Guest | view more details |
| Raja Naga Laut Liveaboard | Bali, Labuan Bajo, Komodo | Phinisi | 10 Guest | view more details |
| Sipuliang 2 Liveaboard | Komodo Dragon Island | Phinisi | 14 Guest | view more details |
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