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
[edit]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
[edit]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.
Get around
[edit]From the beach you can start a walk on the island.
See
[edit]The viewpoint on the far north of the island.
Do
[edit]Snorkeling and walking.
Buy
[edit]To buy something in Pulau Pisang, you have to pay in cash.
Eat
[edit]Bring your own food.
Drink
[edit]Bring your own beverages.
Sleep
[edit]There are no overnight stays on the island unless you arrange one with a local resident.
Connect
[edit]No Internet is available here (no Wifi, and cellphone data does not work).
Go next
[edit]You'll have to track back to Banda Neira or Banda Besar.