Pulau Kei Kecil

Pulau Kei Kecil is an inhabited island in the Kei Islands group of Maluku province in eastern Indonesia. It is part of a small archipelago in the Banda Sea and is known locally for its coastal villages and marine resources.

The island’s shoreline features white-sand beaches and shallow coral areas that support fishing and small-scale local tourism. Small villages line the coasts and visitors typically travel by boat between settlements and to nearby reefs for swimming and snorkeling.

The Kei Islands have been inhabited by the Kei people for centuries; communities on Kei Kecil maintain customary village structures and maritime livelihoods. The island has not been the site of major historical monuments but has seen gradual development linked to regional administration within Maluku province.

Pulau Kei Kecil sits in southeastern Maluku, Indonesia, within the broader Kei archipelago. It lies in the Banda Sea and is administered as part of Maluku province; larger regional towns and air connections are located on nearby islands and the provincial network.

• The usual air gateway for the Kei Islands is Dumatubin (Langgur/Tual) airport - arrange onward boat transfers in advance because public schedules are infrequent and small wooden boats are the normal local connection.
• Book accommodation and any island transfers ahead of time (especially in the high season) and carry cash; many small homestays and local boats do not accept cards.
• Plan arrivals and departures around daylight - inter-island boats often run only in the morning and early afternoon, so allow extra time for connections rather than relying on same-day transfers.