Pulau Pisang

For other places with the same name, see Pisang Island (disambiguation).

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

Understand

Pulau Pisang (Indonesian for Banana Island) is also known as Pulau Syahrir. It is a small, completely overgrown island with a handful of houses scattered around. In the west is a beautiful beach with a nice view on Banda Neira and the Api Volcano behind it.

Get in

You have to charter a boat by yourself in Neira or Lonthoir on Banda Besar. With a private boat, you are free to come and leave whenever you like.

View of Api Volcano from Pulau Pisang

Get around

From the beach you can start a walk on the island.

See

The viewpoint on the far north of the island.

Do

Snorkeling and walking.

The clear waters around Pulau Pisang

Buy

To buy something in Pulau Pisang, you have to pay in cash.

Eat

Bring your own food.

Drink

Bring your own beverages.

Sleep

There are no overnight stays on the island unless you arrange one with a local resident.

Connect

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

Go next

You'll have to track back to Banda Neira or Banda Besar.