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The Spice Islands Snorkeling Expedition a Voyage Form Raja Ampat to the Banda Islands with Marine Biologists Lee Goldman and Ethan Daniels The Spice Islands Snorkeling Expedition A voyage form Raja Ampat to the Banda Islands with marine biologists Lee Goldman and Ethan Daniels January 26 - February 9, 2015 ©2015 All images and content of this brochure document are the property of Coral Triangle Adventures LLC (unless otherwise noted) The magic of Raja Ampat meets the romance of the Spice Islands! This tour delivers the one-two punch as we board the luxury liveaboard Mermaid II to visit Raja Ampat, the world’s epicenter of marine biodiversity, and the Banda Islands, a cluster of volcanic islands in the center of the Banda Sea also known as the Spice Islands. The romantic era of sailing to explore the world, often referred to as the ‘Age of Exploration’ (16th – 19th centuries), a time when the Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch ruled the seas, was, in no small part, promoted by Europe’s desire for a spice that could only be found on selected islands in central Indonesia. Nutmeg and Mace grew exclusively in the Maluku Islands, collectively known as the Spice Islands. For several centuries some of these tiny islands; particularly the Banda Islands, were the focus of wars, trans-oceanic races, and global trade in a quest to monopolize the highly valued spice. As soon as nutmeg was successfully grown on islands closer to Europe and the tastes of modern civilization changed the ‘Spice Islands’, once the center of maritime activity, soon became all but forgotten. Today, the islands remain largely left alone and are far from the beaten path for travelers. Though once prized for their nutmeg, they are now prized for their pristine coral reefs and amazing diversity as they reside in the geographic epicenter of the coral triangle. Celebrated explorer and naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace wrote of the Banda Islands, “Banda is a lovely little spot, its three islands enclosing a secure harbour from whence no outlet is visible, and with water so transparent, that living corals and even the minutest objects are plainly seen on the volcanic sand at a depth of seven or eight fathoms.” Our 12-day cruise begins in Sorong, the gateway into the islands of Raja Ampat, and we will island-hop our way down to the Banda Islands, spending our days snorkeling on many of the spectacular reefs that can be found in the Coral Triangle! We will also have the opportunity to visit some of the historical sites on the Spice Islands, bringing us back to a time when sailing ships ruled seas in search of discovery and trade. Indonesia Raja Ampat Banda Islands Pulau Koon Raja Ampat Raja Ampat, or ‘four kings’, is located off the northwestern tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula, a region of West Papua on the island of New Guinea. The name Raja Ampat refers to the four main islands, Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. These large islands are a combination of volcanic rock and limestone, but many of the over 1500 smaller islands and islets are pure raised limestone. Raja Ampat is famous for its diversity of habitats ranging from exposed seaward reefs to sheltered lagoons and hundreds of kilometers of unspoiled underwater wilderness and is arguably the epicenter of marine biodiversity on the planet! Banda Islands The Banda Islands are a group of ten small islands, the largest is only 25 square kilometers, located south of Seram in the Banda Sea. They are volcanic in origin, and one island, Banda Api, is still an active volcano (api in Indonesian means fire). Their colorful and important history aside, they are located in the geographic center of the Coral Triangle and have some of the best reefs the region has to offer. Weather and Water Conditions The main islands of Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands reside south of the equator and generally have good weather throughout the year. Air temperatures are usually in the lower 30s C (upper 80s F) during the day without much of a difference at night. Given the tropical climate, rainfall can be expected. Rain clouds often develop quickly, dump intense amounts of rain, but last for only a short period of time (sometimes only a few minutes) before the sun is shining once again. Water temperatures average around 28º C (82º F). Our Expedition What makes our Spice Islands snorkeling expeditions so successful is our knowledge of the area combined with a bit of flexibility, an important element in adventure travel. The general itinerary includes areas that, historically, have always delivered the best snorkeling experiences. The flexibility of our itinerary allows us to incorporate local weather, tides, and currents into our design so that we can visit these areas at the best possible times. Furthermore, we seamlessly budget in time to explore a new area or visit areas we have recently discovered. This approach results in a solid, proven itinerary that not only delivers fantastic snorkeling opportunities, but also promotes a sense of adventure and uniqueness. Route: The expedition begins and ends in Jakarta, Indonesia. Internal flight to Sorong and return from Ambon. Day 1 (Jan 26, 2015): Meet in Jakarta, Indonesia at our group resort, the Sheraton Bandara for the expedition orientation and welcome dinner. Day 2 (Jan 27): Fly to Sorong and transfer to our boat, the Mermaid II and have our boat orientation and lunch before we depart for southern Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands. Day 3 – 6 (Jan 28 – 31): We will spend three-four incredible days in Raja Ampat before we embark for the Banda Islands. Our first day will be around the island of Batanta where amazing coral gardens, picture-perfect tiny islets, and thousands of reef fish await us. Some of the fringing reefs extend for hundreds of meters and are covered with a dazzling amount of both soft and hard corals. It is not the main island of Misool that attracts us, rather the hundreds of limestone islands that lie just offshore. Each island grouping has a variety of reef habitats that include sheltered bays, shallow reef flats, and exposed seaward slopes and walls. Some of the islands and island groupings we will visit are Len Kafal/Wagmab, Segaf, and Pelee. Along with the incredible diversity of coral and fish that can be seen in just a few meters of water, the area also boasts some of the most scenic island settings imaginable. Day 7 (Feb 1): Pulau Koon is a tiny islet located southeast from the island of Seram. The incredibly healthy reef that surrounds the islet is home to a large diversity of reef fish including butterflyfishes, angelfishes, surgeonfishes, groupers, and snappers. It is also a oasis that attracts a variety of pelagic species including sharks, rays, large tuna and mackerel, and occasionally dolphins and whales.We spend the entire day exploring the vast network of reef before we embark on our voyage to the Banda Islands. Day 8 – 11 (Feb 2 – 5): Our days in the Banda Islands are all about snorkeling over fantastic, pristine coral reefs in crystal clear blue water. Expect to see thousands of reef fish that make their home on the reef, as well as sharks, turtles, groupers, and schools of unicornfishes, barracudas, and snappers. We will snorkel around Pulau Run, Pulau Ai, Manuk (weather permitting), and Karang Hatta. Some of our special snorkels will take place around the volcano, Gunung Api, where the submerged lava flow from the eruption in 1985 is all but invisible under the nearly 100% coverage of coral. We will also have the chance to snorkel along the pier at Bandaneira where we can see the elusive and colorful mandarinfish, sometimes in only a couple of feet of water! We will also have the chance to visit several villages and historical sites such as Fort Belgica on Banda Neira. Day 12 (Feb 6): Pulau Nusalaut. The variety of corals and fishes, as well as the diversity of habitats that include exposed seaward reefs, sheltered reef flats, mangroves, and sea grass will impress even the most seasoned traveler. The reef along the marine sanctuary at Ameth contains some of the largest and most colorful table corals we have ever seen! Not to be outdone, Sponge Reef gives us the chance to get up close to large barrel sponges that have been growing from corals and among sea grass for hundreds of years. In the evening, we embark on our journey to the Banda Islands. Day 13 (Feb 7): Disembark in Ambon and transfer to the Swissbel Hotel Ambon. Afternoon activities include city tour to various historical and cultural sites. Day 14 (Feb 8): Depart Ambon for Jakarta (via scheduled flight). Check in to our group resort, the Sheraton Bandara. Farewell dinner at the resort. Day 15 (Feb 9): International flights or extensions. What to Expect Daily schedule Our snorkeling tours are designed to provide you with a unique, educational, comfortable, safe, and exciting snorkeling experience and we strive to deliver on that promise the entire time. Our daily itinerary generally includes two snorkel sessions, a beach walk or dinghy tour, and a presentation before dinner. Our first snorkel session begins after breakfast and can last up until lunch. We generally budget for at least three hours of water time so its up to you! About an hour after lunch, we jump back in the water for another session. Beach walks or dinghy tours can happen either in the early morning (before breakfast) or in the late afternoon to take advantage of the cooler air temperatures and less intense sun (plus the birds are more active!). This schedule may change if we have special activities planned, such as visits to villages and cultural sites on specific islands.
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