Holiday Ayo - The charm of Banda Neira in Maluku is increasingly known to tourists, both local and foreign. The area around Banda Neira offers exotic natural views, because it is flanked by stunning blue seas. 

This panorama of the island area located in Central Maluku Regency is a target for tourists to take photos or just enjoy the view. 

The beauty of Banda Neira has sparked many content creators on social media to share their experiences of vacationing there. 

Don't forget, they also provide tips for a more comfortable and economical holiday to Banda Neira. One of the recommended tips is to choose to travel by boat rather than by plane, because it is more economical. 

For those of you who are planning a holiday there, here are several ways to take a boat to Banda Neira that you can try. 

If from Jakarta, the direct option is to take a boat from Tanjung Priok Port. Ship tickets can be purchased online on the Pelni application. 

Pelni is Indonesia's national shipping company that covers various major routes in Indonesia. The Pelni ship ticket price from Tanjung Priok Harbor to Banda Neira for economy class is IDR 1,100,000 with an estimated travel time of 5 days. 

When ordering boat tickets to Banda Neira, it is recommended to book boat tickets for both return and return trips. 

This is because the KM Nggapulu ship does not always operate every day. If you are going to Banda Neira from Surabaya, East Java, you can also take the KM Nggapulu ship, which will transit at Tanjung Perak Port. 

The ship journey from Jakarta to Banda Neira will make several transits, including Surabaya, Makassar, Baubau, Ambon, until finally arriving in Banda Neira. 

Each stop usually lasts about two to three hours. From Ambon to Banda, there are several Pelni ships that serve this route, such as KM Nggapulu (8 hour journey), Pangrango (14 hours), and Sabuk Nusantara 106 (15 hours).