Pindito Itinerary

Banda Sea - Raja Ampat (SOQ - AMQ) 11N

12 days / 11 nights

About Pindito

  • Sublime service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio
  • Outstanding facilities for divers, plus a dedicated camera room and support for rebreathers
  • Unique themed itineraries for citizen scientists and families with children
  • Smooth and stable sailing with a traditional Phinisi design

MV Pindito has been cruising Indonesia’s remote locations for over 25 years, pioneering much of the now-famous diving in Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea and Alor. The recently refurbished vessel features updated amenities inside and out, as well as professional diving facilities, a modern camera room and technical diving support. Choose from a stunning variety of scheduled itineraries or create your own custom charter. The Pindito offers some of Indonesia’s most exciting voyages, including citizen science-themed trips, family-friendly cruises, and other unique expeditions focused on whales, macro, and more!

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Itinerary details

12 days / 11 nights
27
Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary combining Raja Ampat with the Banda Sea
  • Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
  • Explore Pulau Koon, Nusa Laut and Suangi
  • Discover dramatic underwater landscapes and stunning reefs in Misool
  • Dive reefs with exceptional biodiversity in the heart of the Coral Triangle
  • Explore the Banda Sea's swim-throughs and deep walls
  • Dive the world-class muck diving sites of Ambon
  • Enjoy Ambon’s world-class muck diving and spot the psychedelic frogfish
  • Visit a village, museum and 17th century fort on Banda Neira
  • Dive the remote Daram Island group
  • Night dives included in the itinerary

Day 1:
The crew will transfer the Guests from the airport or hotel to the ship. After a nice Welcome briefing by our Cruise Director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place - before embarking. Guests can familiarise themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.

Days 2-11:
We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive if possible. When crossing only 2 dives a day can be scheduled.

Dive 1: Early morning (around 7:30 AM)
Dive 2: Late morning
Dive 3: Afternoon (around 2:30 PM)
Dive 4: After dinner – an exciting dusk or nighttime dive

Day 12:
Disembark the vessel in Ambon.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

06:00pm

Sorong

Sorong Airport: SOQ

Return

07:00am

Ambon

Pattimura Airport: AMQ

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