Banda Islands - Revision history

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 *<see name="Snorkeling" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Day-trips can be arranged through guest houses or locals owning boats. Great drop-offs include Pulau Hatta, Pulau Pisang, Batu Kapal, Pulau Ai and the northern shore of Pulau Gunung Api just off the cold lava stream. Make sure that your boat captain knows the sites and make arrangements for lunch as there are no warungs on most islands!</see>
-*<see name="Diving" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">There is only one dive operator in Bandaneira. Consider that many of the underwater world can be seen through snorkeling and you might get to see enough for less money!</see>
+*<see name="Diving" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Because there is only one dive operator in Banda (Bluemotion), diving here is a very unique experience.</see>
-** <do name="Spice Island Divers" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://divingbanda.com" hours="" price="">The only dive operator in the Banda Islands.</do>
+** <do name="Bluemotion" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://dive-bluemotion.com" hours="" price="">The only dive operator in the Banda Islands.</do>
 *<see name="Climb Gunung Api" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Climbing the highest peak of the Bandas (667m above sea level) offers great views and some vulcanic insight. The trail starts at the few houses on the eastern shore and although it is unmarked almost impossible to miss. Bring plenty of water (minimum 3l per person!) as the trail is continously ascending for around 2 hours. Good shoes are advisable as the path is stony and slippery. No guide necessary but not a bad idea if you intend to climb without anyone else. The current fare for boat transport from Bandaneira to Gunung Api is Rp 10,000 per way and boat.</see>

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 *<sleep name="Mutiara Guesthouse" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+62 813 30343377" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Mutiara Guesthouse has nicely furnished and clean rooms. It has spacy common rooms and a lovely courtyard. The owner Abba speaks fluent English and some German/Dutch. There is a highly recommendable dinner buffet for Rp. 50,000 per person. Room rates are incl. breakfast: AC Room Double Rp 125,000; Fan Room Double Rp 90,000; Fan Room Single Rp 70,000.</sleep>
 *<sleep name="Vita Guesthouse" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+62 819 45090110" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">This guesthouse is located at the waterside facing Gunung Api. The jetty is a wonderful hangout place and Alan, the manager of this homestay, provides lots of useful information about the Bandas and activities in English language. Snorkeling gear rental and boat charter easily available from the private jetty. The dinner (Rp 50,000 per person) is very tasty. Room rates are incl. breakfast: Fan Room Double Rp 80,000; AC Room Double Rp 100,000.</sleep>
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 *<sleep name="Mutiara Guesthouse" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+62 813 30343377" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Mutiara Guesthouse has nicely furnished and clean rooms. It has spacy common rooms and a lovely courtyard. The owner Abba speaks fluent English and some German/Dutch. There is a highly recommendable dinner buffet for Rp. 50,000 per person. Room rates are incl. breakfast: AC Room Double Rp 125,000; Fan Room Double Rp 90,000; Fan Room Single Rp 70,000.</sleep>
 *<sleep name="Vita Guesthouse" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+62 819 45090110" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">This guesthouse is located at the waterside facing Gunung Api. The jetty is a wonderful hangout place and Alan, the manager of this homestay, provides lots of useful information about the Bandas and activities in English language. Snorkeling gear rental and boat charter easily available from the private jetty. The dinner (Rp 50,000 per person) is very tasty. Room rates are incl. breakfast: Fan Room Double Rp 80,000; AC Room Double Rp 100,000.</sleep>
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-The Bandas are ''really'' off the beaten track.  Most roads lead through [[Ambon]], from where you can attempt to catch the exclusive perhaps-once-weekly flight with Merpati (Saturday, Rp 125.000 one way). Flights oftenly get canceled due to bad weather and engine problems, so keep reconfirming! Please note that you cannot book a round trip from Ambon. You will need to book the return flight in Bandaneira!
+The Bandas are ''really'' off the beaten track.  Most roads lead through [[Ambon]], from where you can attempt to catch the exclusive perhaps-twice-weekly flight with NBA (previously operated by Merpati)(Wednesday and Friday, around Rp 320 000 one way). Flights oftenly get canceled due to bad weather and engine problems, so keep reconfirming! Please note that you cannot book a round trip from Ambon. You will need to book the return flight in Bandaneira!
 Occasionally Merpati serves Bandaneira from [[Amahai]] on Pulau [[Seram]]. Check upon arrival in Ambon!
-An alternative is the rather more regular but still unpredictable twice-weekly Pelni ferry (KM Ciremai) to Bandaneira. Every other week a 150 passenger boat (KM Gravilla) is leaving for Banda (Rp 155.000, around 15hrs). Check at the small harbour in Ambon!
+An alternative is the rather more regular but still unpredictable twice-monthly Pelni ferry (KM Ciremai) to Bandaneira, usually it leaves Ambon on Saturday afternoon (7 hrs). Every other week a 150 passenger boat (KM Gravilla) is leaving for Banda (Rp 155.000, around 15hrs). Check at the small harbour in Ambon!
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 *<eat name="Nutmeg Jam" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Available in guesthouses and small stores in Bandaneira.</eat>
 *<eat name="Buah Pala" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The fruit of the nutmeg tree can be found as a dried sweet snack along the main street in Bandaneira.</eat>
+*<eat name="Harbor market" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Upon the arrival of the Pelni ships, the harbor area comes to life with dozens of street stalls selling fresh grilled fish and vegetable dishes. Try spicy tuna on a stick with sambal.</eat>
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 The '''Banda Islands''' (''Kepulauan Banda'') are an archipelago in [[South Maluku]] (Moluccas), [[Indonesia]].
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 * [[Banda Neira]]
 * [[Banda Besar]]
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 * [[Pulau Pisang]] (''Syahrir'')
 * [[Pulau Hatta]] (''Rosengain'')
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