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Field notes from the Banda Sea

Guides to the crossing, the season and what is actually under the water — written by the desk that answers your enquiry.

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Pink and orange soft corals on a reef wall with reef fish

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Banda Neira or Triton Bay? A 2026 Liveaboard Field Review

Sailing east from Ambon you face a genuine routing decision: circle the Banda Islands and fly home, or push on across the Seram Sea to Triton Bay, Kaimana, where whale sharks feed beside wooden fishing platforms. This field…

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Wooden outrigger boats moored along a busy Indonesian harbour

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Banda Neira Food and Culture Guide

A local Banda Neira food and culture guide: spice-influenced dishes, dining etiquette, and customs to respect before your Spice Islands…

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A hammerhead shark over a pale sandy seabed

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Diving in the Banda Sea for Beginners

Beginner-friendly diving in the Banda Sea: easiest dive sites, PADI courses, gear rental, and confidence tips for a calm first-time…

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