MV Pindito

Few liveaboards in West Papua compare to diving in these waters aboard the Pindito, pioneer of dive tours in Raja Ampat and once voted Tauchen Magazine Best Liveaboard of the Year. This boat is well known throughout Indonesia and the owner / operator Edi Frommenweiler has been diving these waters longer than almost anyone. He loves to share his years of experience with his guests, many of whom often return to Pindito time and again.

A very experienced boat crew that know the Raja Ampat liveaboard diving region better than anyone else. This elegant wooden yacht has en-suite private cabins and crew who are very attentive and friendly, and will share a beer with you (all beers and spirits are free of charge on Pindito safaris), combine to provide a unique adventure. The boat is stable and quiet under motor, and this combination will soon have you unwinding and feel right at home.

For those who want to maximise their time marveling at these amazing dive sites that the Pindito visits, complimentary nitrox is indeed an excellent perk on these Raja Ampat dive tours. The boat is also rebreather (CCR) friendly. For photographers, the inhouse camera room will come in very handy too. Pindito also uses individual diver locator devices as a free service for added safety.

Pindito cruises Raja Ampat and Triton Bay from December to May, June to September sees the liveaboard visit the Komodo National Park, and the Banda Sea and Alor in May, June, and October to December. All guests can also enjoy the paddle boards, water skis and wake board that are all onboard.

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Dive experience: An open water license is required to dive on Pindito's Indonesian liveaboard safaris.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, alcoholic drinks (spirits and beer), land tours, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max 6 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, delayed SMBs, individual diver locator devices, boat transfers to/from local airport/hotels, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment rental (US$ 230 per trip - wetsuits not available for rent), dive computer (US$ 60 per trip), dive insurance, harbour fee of US$ 80 per trip, to be paid in advance, Raja Ampat park fee (US$ 100 per person per tour), Komodo park fees (US$ 30 per day inside the park). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash - IDR, USD, EUR, or bank card).

Optional extras: Torch (US$ 60 per trip), 15 litre tank (US$ 50 per trip). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Raja Ampat: Pindito dive tours depart in the morning from Sorong in West Papua (except a few trips from Ambon where detailed above). There is a minibus transfer service from the airport to and from the boat. You can fly directly to Sorong from Jakarta, Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. From Bali there are convenient connections via Ujung Pandang (Makassar) and Manado. We will help you arrange return domestic flights between Bali or Jakarta and the port of departure.
Komodo: The Pindito liveaboard departs in the morning from Benoa Harbour in Bali (except a few trips from Maumere where detailed above). There is a minibus transfer service from the airport and southern Bali hotels to the boat.
Flores: Fly direct to the port of Maumere (direct from Bali, or via Makassar from Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur). Triton Bay: Fly direct to the port of Kaimana in the south of West Papua, from Sorong, connecting to Jakarta. North Sulawesi: Fly direct to the port of Bitung (Manado) (from Jakarta, Guangzhou, Nanking, Shanghai). Halmahera: Fly direct to the port of Ternate (from Jakarta, Makassar and Manado).
For more details, including airlines, see our travel information section.
Airport pick ups are upon flight arrival, hotel pick ups are 8-10 am. Port departure is planned for miidday but will take place once all guests are onboard. The last dive of the trip will be at around 11 am on the second last day of the trip, and the boat will return to port during the evening. Guests disembark in time for their flights or at 9 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: 10% off the published price.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 50% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 7 guests and 1 extra person can join the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 8 or more guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 13 guests and 3 additional persons can join the cruise in Standard cabins free of charge (total 16 guests).

Eastern Indonesia (Cetacean Special) (12 Days / 11 Nights - 24 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, whales, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, onboard experts on minke whales

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: For cruises that use the port of Sorong - Dampier Strait, Wayag, Gam, including whale and dolphin tracking and monitoring (24 dives);
For cruises that use the port of Ambon - Ambon, Banda Islands, Banda Sea, including whale and dolphin tracking and monitoring (20 dives);

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong or Ambon airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best whale and dolphin sites in Indonesia. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-11
These dive and adventure trips are guided by Dr. Heike Vester, an ecologist specializing in social behaviour and bio-acoustics of marine animals. In addition to her constant visual watches from the upper deck, Heike also uses hydrophones to locate the whales and dolphins by picking up their unique sounds. The crew is organized into observation teams and also keep a sharp eye on the water surface for blows or other signs of whale activity, as some species can't be located by acoustics alone. Heike knows the areas which are preferred by these large marine mammals and her long experience and a trained eye do the rest.
Raja Ampat has Omura's, Bryde's, pilot and sperm whales, orcas, as well as many different kinds of dolphins. The Banda Sea has enormous blue whales, but also pilots, sperm whales, and melon heads, as well as Risso's dolphins. Typically the mornings are spent in search of whales, whilst the afternoon are spent macro diving in the most bio-diverse marine regions on the planet.
Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served in the morning, followed by a whale tour. Then an afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start before dinner.
Please note that Pindito cruises back to port on the penultimate day.

Day 12
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Sorong or Ambon airport.

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Triton Bay, Banda Sea & Ambon (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, whales, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Triton Bay: Namatota, Aiduma, Adi, Kurkap, Kaimana, Pulau Pisang, Momon, Koon, Seram, Banda Islands (including land visit), Nusa Laut, Ambon

Day 1
Meet the Pindito driver at Kaimana airport and transfer to the harbour where the liveaboard and its crew will welcome you. The liveaboard will leave port as soon as all guests are on board. Departure is planned for mid-day. You will pass Bitsari Bay to see some very old paintings on the cliffs. Enjoy a refreshing drink while the cruise director introduces the crew, the other guests and the boat amenities. Be assigned to your cabin and in the afternoon you can unpack your dive gear and get it ready for tomorrow's dives. A sunset dinner takes place in the air-conditioned saloon.

Days 2-11
An easy to follow daily schedule and days full of fun - pre-breakfast, 1st dive, breakfast, 2nd dive, lunch, 3rd dive, snacks, 4th dive and dinner. You will be pleased to discover that the 3 course meals are waiter-served instead of buffet style, with the chef preparing the best of European and Indo-Chinese cuisine. During your tour there will also be a barbecue night on a deserted beach.
The dining won't be the only reason for you to be pleased. Triton Bay is considered a dive destination of absolute world class, with its own unique attractions. It is relatively unexplored, with wonderful biodiversity and unique soft coral gardens. Huge forests of black coral and rugged rocks provide fantastic scenery both above and below water. Potential sightings include whale sharks, epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. Critter appearances include frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs galore.
The Banda Sea never fails to deliver great diving on pristine and colourful corals that attract hundreds of different species of fish, from big pelagics to tiny critters, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish. Even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat. The cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
Please note that only 2 dives will be scheduled for the last full day of the safari before the yacht starts its way to port.

Day 12
You have reached the end of this amazing cruise. Exchange farewells and photos with the people that have helped you make this safari unforgettable. Disembark and enjoy the view while being transferred to Ambon airport.
Note: this cruise seometimes operates in reverse so check exat port details above.

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Raja Ampat National Park (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Misool, Vreni's Garden, Island visit, Wayag, Kawe, Waigeo, pearl farm visit, Jef Fam, Red Wall, Kofiau, Mansuar, Dampier Strait, Koon

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best dive sites in Raja Ampat. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-11
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck where you will listen to the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Expect to witness the beauty of the most biodiverse region in the world, from the very first dives till the end of your trip. You will be pleased to discover pristine coral reefs, sponges, sea fans and an explosion of marine life in different sizes and shapes. Countless nudibranchs and invertebrates will be hard to find without the help of the expert guides, while there will be no need for help to enjoy the view of manta rays being cleaned by wrasses. You can also check out reef sharks and wobbegongs swimming near the sandy bottom, schools of mackerel, tuna and barracuda hunting anthias, glassfish and other small dwellers of the reef.
Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip, then Pindito cruises back to port.

Day 12
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Sorong airport.

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Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Triton Bay: Namatota, Aiduma, Adi, Kurkap; Pulau Pisang, Momon, Raja Ampat: Misool (on trips that use port of Sorong)

Day 1
Meet the Pindito driver at Kaimana airport and transfer to the harbour where the liveaboard and its crew will welcome you. The liveaboard will leave port as soon as all guests are on board. Departure is planned for mid-day. You will pass Bitsari Bay to see some very old paintings on the cliffs. Enjoy a refreshing drink while the cruise director introduces the crew, the other guests and the boat amenities. Be assigned to your cabin and in the afternoon you can unpack your dive gear and get it ready for tomorrow's dives. A sunset dinner takes place in the air-conditioned saloon.

Days 2-11
An easy to follow daily schedule and days full of fun - pre-breakfast, 1st dive, breakfast, 2nd dive, lunch, 3rd dive, snacks, 4th dive and dinner. You will be pleased to discover that the 3 course meals are waiter-served instead of buffet style, with the chef preparing the best of European and Indo-Chinese cuisine. During your tour there will also be a barbecue night on a deserted beach. The dining won't be the only reason for you to be pleased.
Triton Bay is considered a dive destination of absolute world class too, with its own unique attractions. It is relatively unexplored, with wonderful biodiversity and unique soft coral gardens. Huge forests of black coral and rugged rocks provide fantastic scenery both above and below water. Potential sightings include whale sharks, epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. Critter appearances include frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs galore.
You will soon discover why Raja Ampat is considered as a world class diving destination. Enjoy the abundance of tropical fish around pristine soft and hard corals, including snappers, soldierfish and anthias. The macro marine life is also excellent. From frogfish to pygmy seahorses, pipefish to nudibranchs (of every form and colour!). A wide angle lens will also be necessary for your pictures to snap as trevallies, barracudas, mantas and sharks, plus the endemic spotted wobbegong, even in shallow waters.
Please note that only 2 dives will be scheduled for the last full day of the safari before Pindito starts its way to port.

Day 12
You have reached the end of this amazing cruise. Exchange farewells and photos with the people that have helped you make this safari unforgettable. Disembark and enjoy the view while being transferred to Sorong airport.
Note: this cruise sometimes runs in reverse or uses different ports.

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Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Ambon (12 Days / 11 Nights - 30 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Ambon, Nusa Laut, Banda Neira, Koon, Raja Ampat: Misool, Fabiacet, Magic Mountain, Dampier Strait, Manta Sandy, Cape Kri

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best dive sites in Raja Ampat. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-14
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck where you will listen to the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
Expect to witness the beauty of the most biodiverse region in the world - Raja Ampat. You will be pleased to discover pristine coral reefs, sponges, sea fans and an explosion of marine life in different sizes and shapes. Countless nudibranchs and invertebrates will be hard to find without the help of the expert guides, while there will be no need for help to enjoy the view of manta rays being cleaned by wrasses. You can also check out reef sharks and wobbegongs swimming near the sandy bottom, schools of mackerel, tuna and barracuda hunting anthias, glassfish and other small dwellers of the reef.
The Banda Islands never fail to deliver great diving on pristine and colourful corals that attract hundreds of different species of fish, from big pelagics to tiny critters, with high a chance to see endemic species like the Ambon scorpionfish. Even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat in the Banda Sea. Schools of fish will welcome you in their habitats, especially reef fish such as damsels, anthias, soldierfish and angelfish.
The sites around the Alor archipelago have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip, then Pindito cruises to port.

Day 15
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Maumere airport.
Note: this cruise sometime runs in reverse or uses different ports.

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Raja Ampat, Lembeh & Halmahera (12 Days / 11 Nights - 30 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Raja Ampat: Kafiau, Halmahera: Joronga, Maregarano, Tifore, Bangka Island, Lembeh Strait: Angel's Window, Nudi Retreat

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best dive sites in Indonesia. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-11
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck where you will listen to the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Halmahera is the largest island of the Maluku’s. The marine biodiversity is exceptional and its pristine coral reefs offer exceptional conditions for scuba diving and snorkeling; it is a secret gem with so much still to be discovered. You will have the chance to do some wreck diving and experience some of the best coral gardens that Indonesia has to offer. Dive sites range from ridges, pinnacles, caverns, swim-throughs, muck and ancient volcanoes, creating a diversity of diving and coral habitats. Schooling reef fish such as spadefish and surgeonfish, and bait balls attract numerous hunters, tunas, and mackerel and you can also search under the docks at Makian and Lilai for critters. Other encounters can include hammerheads, barracuda, oceanic whitetip sharks, mantas, mobulas, bumphead parrotfish, trevallies, Napoleon wrasse, bonitos and wahoo.
You will soon discover why Raja Ampat is considered as a world class diving destination. Enjoy the abundance of tropical fish around pristine soft and hard corals, including snappers, soldierfish and anthias. The macro marine life is also excellent. From frogfish to pygmy seahorses, pipefish to nudibranchs (of every form and colour!). A wide angle lens will also be necessary for your pictures to snap as trevallies, barracuda, mantas and sharks, plus the endemic spotted wobbegong, even in shallow waters.
No place on the planet gives you the chance to see more shy critters such as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, seahorses, frogfish and innumerable nudibranchs, than the Lembeh Strait. Day after day you will want to extend your bottom time!
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip, then Pindito cruises back to Bitung port.

Day 12
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Manado airport.
Note: that this trip sometimes uses different ports.

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Komodo, Sumbawa & Flores (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Saleh Bay, Moyo Island, Sangeang, Banta Wall, GPS Point, Komodo Islands: Horseshoe Bay, Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall of Texas, Gili Lawa Laut, Tatawa Besar, Maumere, and Komodo dragon land visit

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Denpasar airport in Bali and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best dive sites in Komodo. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-11
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck for the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Expect to witness the beauty of the Komodo National Park and Sumbawa from the very first dives till the end of your trip. You will be pleased to discover pristine coral reefs, sponges, sea fans and an explosion of marine life in different sizes and shapes. The strong currents at Banta island will bring big fish encounters, while more soft corals and reef fish will be seen around Komodo where the water is cooler..
The liveaboard will also visit Moyo island in Sumbawa during the safari, which is famous for its clear waters, healthy corals and probably one of the best reefs you will see during the trip: beautiful corals, reef sharks, sea snakes and a lot more.
One of the highlights of the cruise will be a visit to the Komodo dragons that live exclusively in Indonesia, as well as a tour of Sangeang island and its 2 active volcanoes, the Doro Api and Doro Montoi that generate the hot underwater springs you will experience underwater.
Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams, and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and to watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner..
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip in Flores: countless nudibranchs, frogfish and seahorses, plus batfish and barracudas can be found near the port of Maumere.

Day 12
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Maumere airport.
Please note that the trip sometimes runs in reverse or has differing ports - check above for details

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Alor & Flores (12 Days / 11 Nights - 38 Dives)

Trip highlights: dolphins, dugongs/manatees, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Maumere, Alor, Kumba, Buaya, Ternate, Pura, Pantar, Marisa, Solor, Kawula and Adonara

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Maumere airport in Flores and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best dive sites in Alor and Flores. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-11
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck for the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams, and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and to watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
The sites around the Alor archipelago and Flores have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip in Flores: countless nudibranchs, frogfish and seahorses, plus batfish and barracuda can be found near the port of Maumere.

Day 12
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Maumere airport or your local hotel.
Please note that the trip sometimes runs in reverse or has differing ports - check above for details.

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Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Alor (17 Days / 16 Nights - 50 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: From: Banda Sea and Banda Islands, Serua, Manuk, Gunung Api, Lucipara. Trips that use ports in Alor, Flores or Ambon will also visit dive sites there, trips that use the port of Sorong will also visit dive sites in Raja Ampat.

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to some of the best dive sites in Indonesia. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-16
From volcanic island chains in the Banda sea, to the vast dry grasslands of Flores, to the vibrant coral reefs of the legendary Raja Ampat, this cruise is all about unique discoveries. The diversity of both the reefs and topside scenery are among the many treats this cruise has to offer. Known to be home of the rarest species on Earth that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet, this mysterious archipelago is a truly moving experience for every passionate diver.
Located in the epicentre of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is considered the most diverse marine region in the world and many experienced divers say it’s the best destination on the planet. The variety and health of corals, fish and other marine creatures is staggering - both large and small. Endemic wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, blacktip reef sharks, oceanic manta rays, schools of trevallies and barracudas, bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, huge schools of fish, are all commonly encountered. The amazing macro life includes peacock mantis shrimps, soft coral crabs, shrimps, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, pipefish; new and as yet unnamed species are being discovered all the time.
The Banda Sea never fails to deliver great diving, from big pelagics to tiny critters, even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat. You will also travel to some less known dive sites to the south, such as Manuk and Serua, or Gunung Api and Lucipara. These spots act like magnets to attract large schools of surgeonfish, barracuda, big tuna, Spanish mackerel, giant jacks, mobula rays swimming out in the blue, and even thresher sharks. There is also the opportunity to encounter large schools of hammerhead sharks. The cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
The sites around Alor and Flores have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck where you will listen to the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip, then the yacht cruises to port.

Day 17
Farewell day has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Maumere airport.
Note: this cruise sometimes runs in reverse or uses different ports.

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Raja Ampat (Cetacean Special) (12 Days / 11 Nights - 29 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, whales, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, onboard experts on minke whales

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Dampier Strait, Waigeo, Batanta, Gam, including whale and dolphin tracking and monitoring.

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to the best dive sites in Raja Ampat. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-11
These trips are led by Wildiaries’ founder, photography and whale and dolphin expert Simon Mustoe and Sea Turtle Foundation’s Tim Harvey. It offers a rare opportunity to encounter rarely seen whales and dolphins including possibly Orcas, Pilot, Sperm and Bryde's whales, Spinner and Pan-tropical Spotted dolphins. We also look for Red Birds of Paradise. There are plenty of snorkelling and photography opportunities with oceanic manta rays and observe a wealth of other ocean wildlife. If you're a diver, you can dive up to 3 times a day. Non-diving partners enjoy this trip just as much and often see much of the same wildlife.
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck where you will listen to the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Expect to witness the beauty of the most biodiverse region in the world - Raja Ampat, from the very first dives till the end of your trip. You will be pleased to discover pristine coral reefs, sponges, sea fans and an explosion of marine life in different sizes and shapes. Countless nudibranchs and invertebrates will be hard to find without the help of the expert guides, while there will be no need for help to enjoy the view of manta rays being cleaned by wrasses. You can also check out reef sharks and wobbegongs swimming near the sandy bottom, schools of mackerel, tuna and barracuda hunting anthias, glassfish and other small dwellers of the reef.
Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip, then Pindito cruises back to port.

Day 12
Farewell day unfortunately has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Sorong airport.

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(17 Days / 16 Nights - Dives)

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

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Raja Ampat & Triton Bay (12 Days / 11 Nights - 30 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Triton Bay: Namatota, Aiduma, Adi, Fak-Fak, Kurkap; Pulau Pisang, Momon, and Raja Ampat: Misool (on trips that use the port of Sorong)

Day 1
Meet the Pindito driver at Kaimana airport and transfer to the harbour where the liveaboard and its crew will welcome you. The liveaboard will leave port as soon as all guests are on board. Departure is planned for mid-day. You will pass Bitsari Bay to see some very old paintings on the cliffs. Enjoy a refreshing drink while the cruise director introduces the crew, the other guests and the boat amenities. Be assigned to your cabin and in the afternoon you can unpack your dive gear and get it ready for tomorrow's dives. A sunset dinner takes place in the air-conditioned saloon.

Days 2-11
An easy to follow daily schedule and days full of fun - pre-breakfast, 1st dive, breakfast, 2nd dive, lunch, 3rd dive, snacks, 4th dive and dinner. You will be pleased to discover that the 3 course meals are waiter-served instead of buffet style, with the chef preparing the best of European and Indo-Chinese cuisine. During your tour there will also be a barbecue night on a deserted beach. The dining won't be the only reason for you to be pleased.
You will soon discover why Raja Ampat is considered as a world class diving destination. Enjoy the abundance of tropical fish around pristine soft and hard corals, including snappers, soldierfish and anthias. The macro marine life is also excellent. From frogfish to pygmy seahorses, pipefish to nudibranchs (of every form and colour!). A wide angle lens will also be necessary for your pictures to snap as trevallies, barracudas, mantas and sharks, plus the endemic spotted wobbegong, even in shallow waters.
Triton Bay is considered a dive destination of absolute world class too, with its own unique attractions. It is relatively unexplored, with wonderful biodiversity and unique soft coral gardens. Huge forests of black coral and rugged rocks provide fantastic scenery both above and below water. Potential sightings include whale sharks, epaulette sharks, resident pilot whales, squadrons of bumphead parrotfish. Critter appearances include frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and nudibranchs galore.
Please note that only 2 dives will be scheduled for the last full day of the safari before Pindito starts its way to port.

Day 12
You have reached the end of this amazing cruise. Exchange farewells and photos with the people that have helped you make this safari unforgettable. Disembark and enjoy the view while being transferred to Sorong airport.
Note: this cruise sometimes runs in reverse or uses different ports.

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Raja Ampat, Banda Sea & Alor (14 Days / 13 Nights - 40 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: From: Banda Sea and Banda Islands, Serua, Manuk, Gunung Api, Lucipara. Trips that use ports in Alor, Flores or Ambon will also visit dive sites there, trips that use the port of Sorong will also visit dive sites in Raja Ampat.

Day 1
Your Pindito vacation starts with a pick up from Sorong airport and transfer to the jetty where the elegant wooden yacht and its crew greets you and the other lucky guests that will share this amazing diving safari with you. A welcome briefing will help you familiarise yourself with the beautiful boat and its daily schedule. Unpack your stuff, relax and enjoy the sunset dinner while Pindito gets ready to take you to some of the best dive sites in Indonesia. All meals are buffet style, mainly influenced by Asian cuisine, featuring meat, fish and a variety of side dishes. You can expect curries, satay and deep fried delicacies that you can't miss, along with international choices prepared by a well trained chef.

Days 2-13
From volcanic island chains in the Banda sea, to the vast dry grasslands of Flores, to the vibrant coral reefs of the legendary Raja Ampat, this cruise is all about unique discoveries. The diversity of both the reefs and topside scenery are among the many treats this cruise has to offer. Known to be home of the rarest species on Earth that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet, this mysterious archipelago is a truly moving experience for every passionate diver.
Located in the epicentre of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is considered the most diverse marine region in the world and many experienced divers say it’s the best destination on the planet. The variety and health of corals, fish and other marine creatures is staggering - both large and small. Endemic wobbegongs, epaulette sharks, blacktip reef sharks, oceanic manta rays, schools of trevallies and barracudas, bumphead parrotfish, turtles, jawfish, huge schools of fish, are all commonly encountered. The amazing macro life includes peacock mantis shrimps, soft coral crabs, shrimps, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, pipefish; new and as yet unnamed species are being discovered all the time.
The Banda Sea never fails to deliver great diving, from big pelagics to tiny critters, even dolphins and whales can be spotted from the boat. You will also travel to some less known dive sites to the south, such as Manuk and Serua, or Gunung Api and Lucipara. These spots act like magnets to attract large schools of surgeonfish, barracuda, big tuna, Spanish mackerel, giant jacks, mobula rays swimming out in the blue, and even thresher sharks. There is also the opportunity to encounter large schools of hammerhead sharks. The cruise will also involve a land tour to the historically fascinating Spice Islands.
The sites around Alor and Flores have some amazing critters like hairy frogfish and Halimeda ghostpipefish, rhinophias, hairy and tiger shrimps, wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses. The diving in this area is more than just macro though. Whitetip reef sharks, bamboo sharks, schools of fusiliers, oversized bumphead parrotfish. Spanish Dancers and other nocturnal critters can be seen on several dives. It will be a blast of colours and emotions.
After a continental breakfast all divers and guides meet on the dive deck where you will listen to the dive briefing of the 1st morning dive. Pancakes, a la carte eggs, freshly baked bread, jams and hot drinks will be served between the 2 morning dives, then the afternoon dive will be scheduled at around 14:30 hrs, after a delicious lunch and a deserved rest. The lounge is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy the meals, and watch videos or photos taken by the guests during the trip. A 4th dusk or night dive, depending on customers' preferences, will start after dinner.
Please note that there are only 2 morning dives on the last full day of the trip, then the yacht cruises to port.

Day 14
Farewell day has arrived. After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Maumere airport.
Note: this cruise sometimes runs in reverse or uses different ports.

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( Days / 11 Nights - Dives)

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities:

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[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

There are 6 double bed (200 cm x 140 cm) cabins and 2 twin bunk bed (200 cm x 90 cm) cabins, all on the lower deck. All the cabins are spacious and modern, en-suite (private bathroom), and were refitted with teak furnishings.

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 8 / 9 - hot water

Liveaboard crew of 20 comprises: Enriched air nitrox - Motorised dive dinghies - Camera room with table, 220V & 110V charging points, adaptors - Saloon with laptop, CD Burner, DVD players, music system, extensive marine and general library - Email access - Waterski and wakeboard - 64 m² sundeck with shaded area, lazy chairs and matresses - Massage service (choice of Balinese, aromatherapy and foot reflexology)

PADI scuba certification courses available including Advanced Open Water Diver and EANx.

Customer reviews:

"Good food, comfy bed, large sundeck with plenty of seating, lovely staff, great diving. What more can be said?" - Jane Knobel, UK, 5 May 2022...