Explore the serene and remote Banda Islands, also called the Spice Islands, with expert-crafted itineraries by Aliikai Luxury Yacht, a provider of luxury yacht experiences for exploring Indonesia’s natural beauty.

Specializing in crafting unforgettable journeys, Aliikai Luxury Yacht offers customized  itineraries to some of Indonesia’s most beautiful destinations. A recommended itinerary includes an eight-day, seven-night excursion focusing on the Banda Islands, a chain of small volcanic islands situated between Timor and West Papua. These islands are rarely accessible to travelers and offer a rich history, as well as some of the most magnificent marine life in this part of the world.

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Guests travel on the 135-foot Aliikai, built in the phinisi-style in the small village of Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. In the 19^th century, Sulawesian sailors began to combine the traditional tanja rig with fore-and-aft rig from Western ships sailing through the archipelago. Pinisi evolved from the base hull of Padewakang with front-and-aft rig to its own hull model with a native “pinisi rig.” The luxury yacht Aliikai took more than three years to build, with meticulous craftsmanship by Indonesian carpenters and artisans.

Having recently been refitted with a redesigned interior, Aliikai offers seven spacious cabins designed with contemporary Indonesian interiors, with each cabin having its own special amenities including outdoor terraces, high-end fixtures and linens, an indoor lounge and dining area with wrap-around glass windows, and an airy upper-deck lounge for yoga sessions which transforms into an outdoor cinema at night.

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The yacht also contains a scuba-diving preparation room, a well-fitted kitchen where guests can participate in cooking workshops, and an on-site chef and crew. Adventure gear includes paddle boards, kayaks, scuba diving gear for daily dives with PADI dive expert’s and licensed instructors, water skis, surfboards and a beach volleyball setup when docking on islands.

Aliikai’s comfortable and large living spaces and sailing capabilities make it one of Indonesia’s most sought-after, phinisi-style yachts. Chartering Aliikai to explore the largest wild archipelago in the world is an unparalleled experience. Throughout the year, Aliikai will open a limited number of voyages for private groups of 14–15 persons, or sold by the cabin to smaller groups, couples and honeymooners who would like to experience tailor-made itineraries and unique experiences.

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The Banda Islands voyage starts at arrival at Ambon Airport Indonesia, followed by visits to the following islands: Ambon Island, Nusa Lautt, Pulau Run, Pulau Ay, Banda Besar, Banda Neira and Pisang Island, returning to Ambon Airport at the conclusion of the voyage.

A detailed itinerary aboard Aliikai, focusing on the Banda Islands, is available by request on the Aliikai Voyage website.