Plongée à Banda Islands — Indonesia

The Banda Islands are Indonesia's original Spice Islands, where vertical walls plummet into deep blue water with some of the Coral Triangle's healthiest hard coral. Virtually zero diver traffic means you'll have pristine sites to yourself. Above water, nutmeg plantations and Dutch colonial forts tell a fascinating history of the spice trade.

Score
71.4
Visibilité
15–35m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
September, October, November
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Banda Islands
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia
71.4

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-4.5250°N

129.8900°E

The Banda Islands are Indonesia's original Spice Islands, where vertical walls plummet into deep blue water with some of the Coral Triangle's healthiest hard coral. Virtually zero diver traffic means you'll have pristine sites to yourself. Above water, nutmeg plantations and Dutch colonial forts tell a fascinating history of the spice trade.

Spice Islands Coral Kingdom

Visibility15–35 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$85
Best MonthsSeptember, October, November, March
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML85.0CH88.0VIS78.0SV70.0TMP82.0DA68.0OP70.0TS55.0GT30.0VAL68.0CRD95.0SP68.0

Marine Life

85.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
85
Megafauna Encounters
75
Reef Fish Abundance
88
Macro Life
78
Endemic Species
80
Marine Life Diversity
85.0
Coral & Reef Health
88.0
Visibility & Conditions
78.0
Dive Site Variety
70.0
Water Temperature
82.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
70.0
Topside Experience
55.0
Getting There
30.0
Value & Cost
68.0
Crowding
95.0
Social Proof
68.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

Fort Belgica tournutmeg plantation walkGunung Api volcano hikesnorkeling

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Fort Belgica
  • Hatta House historical museum

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber600 km — Sanglah Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Bali
Nearest Hospital2 km

Extremely remote; tiny clinic in Bandaneira; nearest chamber hundreds of km away — liveaboard-based evacuation only

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Dive Bluemotion

PADI

4.8
60 reviewsNITROX

SeaTrek Sailing Adventures

PADI

4.7
45 reviewsNITROX