Pulau Ai

Pulau Ai is an island that is part of the Banda Islands.

Understand
The island is limited to a single village with nutmeg and kenari almond plantations. This is a very relaxing place. Ai Island is a popular snorkeling and diving destination.

Get in
At least one daily boat leaves Ai Island in early morning for Banda Neira, then returns from Neira Island to Ai Island around 11:00-12:00.

Get around
On foot or you may ask the locals to ride you by motorbike or rent their motorbike.

See
White sand beaches, fort, and plantations.

Do
Snorkelling or scuba diving.

Buy
There are only few small convenience stores selling cigarettes and other usual stuff.

Eat
All guesthouses include 3 meals a day.

Drink
There is nowhere to get alcohol on this island.

Sleep
There are several cheap options:

Connect
No Internet is available here (no Wifi, and cellphone data does not work).

Go next
You may charter a boat to go to Pulau Run, but using public transport you'll have to track back to Banda Neira.