Aru Islands, Indonesia Cruises

Aru Islands, Indonesia Cruise Port

• "The Forgotten Islands" have some of the best diving found around Indonesia. Divers enjoy crystal clear waters, coral bommies, and spectacular wall dives. Chances are also good you'll encounter marine life such as Bumphead parrotfish, Spanish mackerel, and hammerhead sharks (to name just a few).
   
• Butterfly enthusiasts will find some incredibly unique species within the islands. In fact, British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace declared Aru's great bird-winged butterfly to be “one of the most magnificent insects the world contains.”
   
• The local population seems to be a tightly-knit one; experience their artistry, which includes woodcarvings and sculptures that reference ancestral figures, handwoven ikat fabrics, and braided bamboo and palm baskets. Bronze age statues and drums have also been found on the islands.
   
• While you won't find mountains on the islands, there are some beautiful beaches - along with a multitude of wildlife. This includes marsupial species, such as those found in Papua or Australia, as well as rare Birds of Paradise and plenty of crocodiles.