Pindito Liveaboard, Indonesia

Pioneering Indonesian Phinisi liveaboard with first-class facilities

from$533 /day

per person

Overview

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!

Number of cabins:8
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:5:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

11Nov 2024
12D / 11N
Whale - Macro Cruise (AMQ - SOQ) 11N
24 dives
from $6,490
Overview
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
11 Nov 2024
06:00 PM
Ambon
Pattimura Airport: AMQ
Return
22 Nov 2024
07:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks, beer and spirits
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
Transfers
Land excursions
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Port fees - US$80 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$200 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 20%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental
Diving courses
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

The whale-macro trips are guided by Dr. Heike Vester, an ecologist specialising 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 organised into "observation teams" who 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 that are preferred by these large marine mammals (including sperm, Bryde's and orcas or killer whales) and her long experience and trained eyes do the rest.

At the beginning of the journey, Heike Vester will present a special briefing to inform the guests about the process. When animals are sighted, Heike will give us detailed information about the species and the occurrence, its routines and hunting behaviour. Morning until noon will be planned for whales and dolphin tracking and monitoring. In the afternoon and evening, Pindito offers "normal" dives - if you can call diving here normal. As we deal with nature, this sequence might be reversed, i.e. diving in the morning, whale watching in the afternoon.

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 Sorong and transfer to the airport or hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
USD800 deposit - required to secure reservation.
Balance - due 45 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 45 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Up to 121 days prior to departure US$ 300.00 / CHF 300.00 / €UR 250.00 cancellation fee per person applies.
120 – 90 days prior to departure 25% of the Pindito cruise rack rate.
89 – 60 days prior to departure 50% of the Pindito cruise rack rate.
59 – 0 days prior to departure 95% of the Pindito cruise rack rate.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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25Nov 2024
12D / 11N
Raja Ampat (SOQ) 11N
27 dives
from $5,990
Overview
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 27
Experience Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
25 Nov 2024
06:00 PM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
06 Dec 2024
07:00 AM
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks, beer and spirits
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
Transfers
Land excursions

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Port fees - US$80 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$200 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 20%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental
Diving courses

Highlights
Circular itinerary hitting all the very best spots in Raja Ampat
Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
Dive the remote Daram Island group
Explore the swim-throughs and caves of Goa Farondi
Cruise Piaynemo’s lagoons and capture that classic Raja Ampat photo
Dive the well known and action-packed Dampier Strait
Search for a walking shark on a night dive

Day 1:
Our crew will pick you up from Sorong airport and take you to the ferry port ready for boarding.

Day 2-11:
Diving around Farondi, Misool, Jef Fam, Mansuar, the Dampier Strait, and more.

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:
The crew will organise the transfer from the boat to Sorong airport, depending on the flight schedule of our guests.

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

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
USD800 deposit - required to secure reservation.
Balance - due 45 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 45 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Up to 121 days prior to departure US$ 300.00 / CHF 300.00 / €UR 250.00 cancellation fee per person applies.
120 – 90 days prior to departure 25% of the Pindito cruise rack rate.
89 – 60 days prior to departure 50% of the Pindito cruise rack rate.
59 – 0 days prior to departure 95% of the Pindito cruise rack rate.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $5,990 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Twin cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.