Location of Banda marine park located between the island of Banda Neira, Volcano Island, Pulau Ai, the island Sjahrir and Hatta Island. Precisely located in Central Maluku district, Central Maluku province. To get to the location can be reached by ferry boat ride from Ambon town for one night. For international arrival usually begin from
Bali "Ngurah Rai Airport" then go to the Maluku island using boat, or a plane depend on the schedule. It's easy to get a schedule because there are a lot of flight or ships to this place
Extremely there are so many marine tourism activities in the waters of Banda , as seen from a boat marine park, diving, fishing and skipjack tuna, saw whales, dolphins, sea birds and watch Arombai Manggurebe (Race Stripe or racing boat). Season should stay on the shady season (season choppy sea), which occurred in March, April, May, September, October and November. tourists can try it yourself using a fishing pole to catch tuna and skipjack.
Banda marine park has 350 species of marine life, including various types of ancient shells that are currently endangered. The beauty of the marine park in which there are various kinds of fish, that the spoil of divers. Services guide can help travelers to use the fishing equipment, as well as explain the process of tuna fishing by fishermen.
In Banda Island there are many shops selling various souvenirs, like miniature ships in bottles, bamboo picking tool nutmeg and replica objects from the Dutch and Portuguese. There is also a guest house for rent to stay
Banda witnessed the beauty of the marine park is a tourist attraction in the world famous underwater. Banda marine park that has 350 species of marine life is a most beautiful marine park in the world. Location marine park in the coastal island of Banda Neira, Volcano island, the island of Ai, the island and the island Sjahrir Hatta.
Visit the marine park in addition to seeing the beauty of the coral reefs can also enjoy a variety of fish including various types of fish and shellfish that are currently disuakakan ancient as Napoleon fish and so on. In addition to the underwater marine tourism, marine tourism is like fishing for tuna and skipjack in the waters of Banda, including also see the beauty of whales and dolphins and sea birds. Marine tourism can be done in the shade (choppy sea season), twice in a year ie March,
Beauty of the tuna fishing and the beauty of sea birds fighting over food with tuna fish, reminiscent of the beauty of the pigeons in the parks of Paris. Along with fishing event, visitors can also enjoy the beauty of whales and dolphins and sea birds are tame swim and fly close to the tourist.
Marine tourism can also be enjoyed by tourists from the coast when done Arombai race event held to welcome the anniversary of August 17 each year or at special events held to welcome guests or tourists is important in every July and October. Event that is not less interesting is the event which could be witnessed bucket uli
twice each year, in March and April in early evening in 15 days (in the sky) at 17:00 until 20:00 CET. Timba uli is "sea party" people of Banda to catch sea animals sea green insect that long (like yarn) and hairy. At this event, people scrambled to shore Banda, men and women, old and young, With the tool takes the catch uli (uli gear) resembles a scoop (East Javanese ) made of fine fabrics and various types of lamps, waiting for uli of basic coastal beaches later arrested. Uli catch is then cooked with special spices then into specialties, delicious and high nutritious eaten with boiled sago and cassava.
Since hundreds of years ago, Banda Naira, one of the islands in the Banda Islands, has spoiled the visitors with the beauty and biological richness. Under the sea, thousands of tiny fish swim through the sidelines lively coral reefs are colorful. They move freely, regardless of the existence as divers and boats passing by.
The beauty of the marine park and the diversity of flora and fauna in it has become a major attraction one of the islands in the Moluccas. In fact, the island has been named a World Heritage Area to the underwater paradise of Indonesia, beating other marine parks. Therefore, Banda Naira is quite popular among the lovers of sea travel. A common activity of the tourists are snorkeling and diving.
The world-class divers recognize Banda Naira as one dive spot (point dive) the best in the world. Visibility dives to 40 meters makes the predicate. In addition, the charm of underwater natural biota can not be found anywhere else in the world.
One of the typical inhabitants of Banda Naira is Mandarin fish. In the afternoon, divers can meet thousands Mandarin fish are moving in rhythm to eating, mating, or just play around. In a little deeper water, look hammerhead sharks, napoleon wrasse, barracudas, or pari welcome divers with the typical hospitality Banda Sea.
According UNESCO, panoramic ocean awesomeness Banda is also inseparable from the eruption of Volcano in Banda. The eruption makes the growth of coral reefs to be the fastest in the world. In just ten years, colorful coral reefs flourish and sustain the marine ecosystem is very rich Banda.
In the Banda Sea has been able to attract international attention. Cruise ships come from various corners along with domestic vessels. Often times, a flock of dolphins jumping gracefully at the side of the boat, as if to remind travelers to always maintain the purity of the Banda Sea.
Mandarin fish are typical inhabitants of Banda are the most sought after international divers for the beauty of its scales.
Historical review
Not only the beaches tourist, historical tourism in Banda Naira can also enchant many tourists to keep coming back here. It all stems from the natural resources of spices are abundant. After Arabic, turn the Portuguese who hunt nutmeg in Banda Island. Furthermore, the Dutch came and controlled the spice trade with its trading engine is well known, the VOC.
These nations have been incised in the realm of historical ink Maluku. Evidence of the existence of European nations still stands majestically in Banda Naira, among other Nassau castle and a church was three quarters of a century old that stands over the grave of 39 Dutch citizens. In addition, there is also a fort Belgica which are also quite popular. Stronghold of Dutch heritage is still keeping the old cannon at the very top. From there it will be seen also the panoramic scenic expanse of ocean and volcanic mountains in the distance.
Aside from being a witness to the colonial, ancient buildings in Banda Naira is also a symbol of the struggle of the Indonesian nation. Homeland patriots like dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, Bung Hatta, and Sutan Sjahrir become part of the past Banda Naira. In this exile island, they still work with local residents to teach while still preparing for the struggle against the invaders.
Now, the former home Soetan Sjahrir more popularly known as Bung Sjahrir Museum. In it, a row of photographs posted on the struggle of the colonial period. In the middle of the room, there is an old phonograph that looked tired playing classical music Bung Sjahrir favorite for years.
While, in the former home of Bung Hatta, Bung Hatta depending suits that had been used when signing the outcome of the Round Table. In one corner of the house, looked a rainwater barrel is believed to be the source of drinking water Bung Hatta in exile.