Banda Islands & Raja Ampat by Snorkel Liveaboard

Journey onboard the beautiful Coralia snorkeling liveaboard as we explore the breathtaking reefs around the Banda Islands and Raja Ampat. We will board the vessel in Ambon, one of the critter capitals of Indonesia. Here in Ambon, it's shallow reefs are the perfect hiding places for critters like seahorses, frogfish, octopus, nudibranchs, and a myriad of scorpionfish. From Ambon, we'll cruise into the Banda Islands, where we'll spend several days exploring the incredible reefs and walls that make this area so special. These emerald islands are historically significant as they were the original spice islands that stimulated the entire spice trade. We will have the opportunity to get a full tour of Banda Neira town. Here we'll tour the fully intact colonial buildings and even a fort, which we’ll get to explore. We will also visit old nutmeg plantations and enjoy some delicious teas and biscuits garnished with nutmeg jam! From the Bandas, we'll make a stop at an area called Koon, where we'll spend the day snorkeling around this remote atoll. This is Eastern Indonesia's largest known congregation spot for breeding fish, so with a bit of luck, we'll be treated to some big fish action! The final third of the trip will be spent in Raja Ampat, where we intend to spend some time in Misool, the Fam Islands, as well as the Dampier Strait. Finishing up in Raja will be the cherry on top of the ice cream that is this extensive liveaboard snorkeling safari!