Kei Islands – South Maluku – Beach Paradise

Kei – it’s all about the beaches

Coaster Cottages

When we woke up in the morning following our journey from Banda to Kei, after a good night’s sleep, we were able to enjoy our view for the first time. Once again we were struck by the fact that you can visit as many beachside locations as you like but choosing any one as a definitive paradise is almost impossible. But if you like beaches, the Kei Islands is a definite contender.

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The Pelni Experience – Banda to Kei Islands

The very ship we sailed on

We lucked out with the Pelni on price and timing.  The Banda to Kei Pelni runs once every two weeks.  It is supposed to arrive at 2.00am on Monday morning, leave two hours later and the journey is 12 hours.  Not ideal, but Pelni ferries are not known for their punctuality and by early Sunday evening, word had got round that it was running late (as usual).

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