The Banda Sea (Indonesian: Laut Banda, Portuguese: Mar de Banda, Tetum: Tasi Banda) is one of four seas that surround the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, connected to the Pacific Ocean, but surrounded by hundreds of islands, including Timor, as well as the Halmahera and Ceram Seas.

Banda Sea, portion of the western South Pacific Ocean, bounded by the southern islands of the Moluccas of Indonesia (Alor, Timor, Wetar, Babar, Tanimbar, and Kai on the south and Ceram, Buru, and Sula on the north).

Known for its clear waters, it is ideal for swimming and scuba-diving. The sea is surrounded by many islands and coral reefs too. Coming to geography, the Banda Sea lies near the Maluku islands, Indonesia. It is also considered to be a portion of the western South Pacific Ocean.

Mar 31, 2023 · Nestled along the Muluku Islands of Indonesia, the Banda Sea is a crystal-clear water body famous for tourism activities. It is flush with everything from beautiful coral reefs to lovely islands, some of which have active volcanoes! So, it is the perfect place to enjoy a picturesque time during a trip to the lovely Muluku Islands.

The Banda Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Banda) are a volcanic group of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, about 140 km (87 mi) south of Seram Island and about 2,000 km (1,243 mi) east of Java, and constitute an administrative district (kecamatan) within the Central Maluku Regency in the Indonesian province of Maluku. The islands rise ...

Explore the spectacular reefs and islands of this remote paradise, dive with hammerhead sharks, sea snakes and more, and discovering the history of the ‘Spice Islands’. One of the last frontiers of dive exploration in Asia, the Banda Sea is a remote haven for marine life that until recent years remained largely unexplored.

Embark from Ambon and visit remote areas of the Banda Sea full of vibrant coral reefs. We'll have a chance to see schooling hammerhead sharks in an area where they are known to congregate. Look for blue whales and other cetaceans with expert guidance in between snorkeling or diving some of the world’s best reefs.

Banda Islands, island group, Maluku propinsi (province), Indonesia. The islands lie in the Banda Sea, southeast of Ambon Island and south of Ceram. The largest of the nine islands, which have a total land area of 17 square miles (44 square km), is Great Banda (Banda Besar) Island.

The Banda Sea well known for its incredible macro life like seahorses, sea snakes, cuttlefishes, and elusive rhinopias. Manuk islands is special dive sites here, offering divers the opportunity to get up close with huge of sea snakes that live in this area.

The Banda Sea is a deep sea ringed by islands in eastern Indonesia. Right in the middle of the sea are the Banda Islands, while Ambon lies to the north. While they may seem incredibly remote, they were once world famous as the Spice Islands, where nutmeg & mace - much sought after in those days - were grown & fought over by colonial powers.