Run Island
Pulau Run
A legendary small island that Britain traded for Manhattan in 1667. Its clear waters suit travelers following the history of spices.
Run Island is the westernmost small island of the Banda group, about 2 hours by boat. In the 17th century it was a British base in the Spice Islands. In the 1667 Treaty of Breda, Britain gave up its claim to Run, and the Dutch recognized British possession of New Amsterdam, later Manhattan. Today the island has only fishing villages and nutmeg groves, with no developed tourist facilities. Its water is extremely clear, and snorkeling reveals intact coral. It is suitable for a chartered boat trip together with Ay Island.
Opening hours
Daytime, weather and sea conditions permitting
Nearby sights
- Pulau Ay
- Lonthoir & Nutmeg Plantations
- Fort Hollandia
- Gunung Api
- Lava Flow Coral Reef
- Old Church of Banda Neira
- Fort Nassau
- Sjahrir's Exile House