SPICE ISLANDS
Spectacular Yachting Destination in Indonesia
The Spice islands are officially known as the Maluku Islands. They were known for being the largest producers of nutmeg, mace and peper. This small group of islands lie between Celebes and New Guinea. The Spice Islands include Halmahera, Buru, Ambon, Ternate, Seram, Tidore and Kai Islands. The (Spice) Islands have a total area of 850,000 km² of which 90% is ocean.
The Banda Sea is part of the Coral Triangle. Named after the greatest coral reef diversities worldwide. Most of these islands are part of the Wallacea region and are well known for their highly diverse flora and fauna. The Banda Sea region counts hundreds of endemic species.
The Spice Islands are an “off the beaten track” adventure for real explorers and pioneers. A perfect combination of nature, history and diving. The remoteness of the islands take us back in time and tell us the stories of 500 hundreds years ago. Yacht Charter Indonesia prides itself on offering itineraries to the Spice Islands.