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Pindito

Pindito

$5690 USD / 11 nights



Construction: Traditions Phinisi
Length: 43 meters / 142 feet
Beam: 8.8 meters / 29 feet
Cruise: 8-9 knots
Divers: 16
Fuel Capacity: 3,000 gallons
Fresh Water: 2,000 gallons
Engine: Yanmar 6HA2M-WHT
Electricity: 220V, 110V in camera room
Generators: 2 x 40 kW
Nitrox Free
Tech and/or Rebreathers Supported

Schedules & Availability


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23 DEC2024
11 nights
Banda Sea - Raja Ampat
fully booked
2 options
USD 5990.-
fully booked
2 options

Departure/Arrival

embark:
23 Dec 2024
Sorong - Irian Jaya
disembark:
03 Jan 2025
Ambon - Molucca

Prices & Availability

Standard Twin
Lower Deck
USD 5990.-
fully booked
Double
Lower Deck
USD 5990.-
fully booked
+2 options

Surcharges payable at location

Fuel Surcharge
USD
200.-
Port Fees
USD
80.-
Marine Parks 11 nights
USD
200.-
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10 FEB2025
11 nights
Raja Ampat: A Fantastic Journey (Wildiaries)
fully booked
16 options
USD 6900.-
fully booked
16 options

Departure/Arrival

embark:
10 Feb 2025
15:00
Sorong - Irian Jaya
disembark:
21 Feb 2025
07:00
Sorong - Irian Jaya

Prices & Availability

Standard Twin
Lower Deck
USD 6900.-
fully booked
+4 options
Double
Lower Deck
USD 6900.-
fully booked
+12 options

Surcharges payable at location

Fuel Surcharge
USD
200.-
Port Fees
USD
80.-
Marine Parks 11 nights
USD
200.-
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24 MAR2025
11 nights
Halmahera - Malukusea
3 available spaces
+9 options
USD 6400.-
3 available spaces
+9 options

Departure/Arrival

embark:
24 Mar 2025
Sorong - Irian Jaya
disembark:
04 Apr 2025
Manado - Sulawesi

Prices & Availability

Standard Twin
Lower Deck
USD 6400.-
3 spaces
1 space only male
1 space only female
+1 option
Double
Lower Deck
USD 6400.-
fully booked
+8 options

Surcharges payable at location

Fuel Surcharge
USD
200.-
Port Fees
USD
80.-
Marine Parks 11 nights
USD
200.-
 Booking Request
07 APR2025
16 nights
Gorontalo/ Wakatobi Special
6 available spaces
+2 options
USD 9890.-
6 available spaces
+2 options

Departure/Arrival

embark:
07 Apr 2025
Manado - Sulawesi
disembark:
23 Apr 2025
Labuan Bajo - Flores

Prices & Availability

Standard Twin
Lower Deck
USD 9890.-
1 space only male
+2 options
Double
Lower Deck
USD 9890.-
5 spaces
1 space only male
1 space only female

Surcharges payable at location

Fuel Surcharge
USD
300.-
Port Fees
USD
80.-
 Booking Request
12 MAY2025
11 nights
Komodo
fully booked
14 options
USD 6400.-
fully booked
14 options

Departure/Arrival

embark:
12 May 2025
Bima - Sumbawa
disembark:
23 May 2025
Bali - Benoa

Prices & Availability

Standard Twin
Lower Deck
USD 6400.-
fully booked
+4 options
Double
Lower Deck
USD 6400.-
fully booked
+10 options

Surcharges payable at location

Fuel Surcharge
USD
200.-
Port Fees
USD
80.-
Marine Parks 11 nights
USD
200.-
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The Pindito is the only liveaboard dive boat operating in Raja Ampat with over 20 years of experience. In continuous operation since 1992 under owner Edi Frommenwiler, the MV Pindito's crew is unmatched for their diving knowledge and experience in Indonesia. The ship originally launched operation in the Banda Sea and expanded her routes to include Raja Ampat and Komodo.
Edi, together with up to 60 local workers built the Pindito in a simple shipyard in less than 12 months and the ship was launched in the Indonesian Sea for the first time in March 1992. The ship sails different tours, which are all well known by the crew, in the various regions of Indonesia, Irian Jaya (Raja Ampat), Moluccas, Nusa Tenggara and around Bali. Several thousand dives, uncountable excursions to islands, and the fact that Edi lives in Indonesia and speaks the language (Bahasa Indonesia) guarantee that you will have the unforgettable holiday of your life, thanks to him and his experienced crew. The ship was completely refurbished in 2006.
The ship’s accommodations include offers six double cabins and two twin cabins, creating comfortable accommodations for up to 16 guests. Each 10' x 10' cabin is named after a mystical Indonesian island and, depending on your reservation, is appointed either with a twin bed plus an upper bunk, or with a double bed. All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms with vanity, shower, and toilet, individually controlled air-conditioning and five 220v AC electrical outlets (German 2-pole plugs), available 24 hours a day.
Once divers have enjoyed breakfast, they meet the dive guides on the dive deck. Here they are given a detailed briefing and shown a graphical representation of the dive site. After the briefing the crew will transfer gear to the Zodiacs. The crew will load a maximum compliment of 6 divers on each Zodiac. Divers do not haul their own gear; gear is loaded into the Zodiacs by the crew. For Nitrox certified divers, EAN 32% fills are offered, and a nitrox analyzer is provided. Rebreathers are also supported on board the ship, and rebreather certification is available. The ship offers 4 Poseidon Discovery MK VI sets for rent.
Itineraries include Komodo, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands, East Flores – Alor and Alor – Timor.
Text and photos courtesy of the Pindito.



Dive Conditions

Conditions can make or break your trip. Temperature, visibility and the current vary greatly across this expansive country. Be sure to check the conditions of each destination you’re planning to dive before you leave. Diving is excellent year-round, but the best time is from May to September. Monsoon season is from December to June. Visibility may not be as good during the monsoon, however, certain locations like the Komodo Islands are a diver’s dream during this time due to an influx of mantas.
Most of Indonesia can be dived year-round with March to October being the most popular time of year to dive. This period of time marks the dry season in most parts of the country, with the exception of some dive areas like Ambon and southern Raja Ampat where most rainfall occurs in May/June to October/September due to the southern monsoon. It's best to visit these areas in the months of November to April for optimal dive conditions.
Generally speaking, Indonesia's climate is almost entirely tropical, with May to September as the dry season, and October to April the rainy season, and with heavier rainfall from December through February. However, the opposite might be true for certain dive areas in Indonesia like Raja Ampat and Ambon, and the best time of year to visit Indonesia really depends on where you intend to stay in the country.
The water temperatures remain quite consistent through the country, hovering at 26°-29°C (82°- 85°F) year-round. Typically, you won't need anything more than a 3-5mm wetsuit, or even a skinsuit. However, the diving conditions and difficulty in Indonesia hugely vary, depending on where and when you dive in the country.
Ambon Bay, Maluku – world class muck diving. Critters that can be seen here include rhinopias, frogfish, ghost pipefish, lots of juvenile fish, stonefish, mandarin fish, nudibranchs, harlequin and coleman shrimps, wonderpus, mimic and flamboyant cuttlefish, and even the much-sought-after psychedelic frogfish.
Alor, East Nusa Tenggara – the hidden gem. This off-the-beaten-path dive destination offers a mix of both world-class wide-angle and macro sites. Pristine coral reefs, steep walls, sloping muck sites--the diving in Alor is really diverse and would please the most discerning diver and underwater photographer.
Banda Sea, Maluku – sea snakes and hammerheads. Most of the diving around the Banda Sea involves excellent wall dives, and great macro sites, but the biggest draw is probably the resident sea snakes at Manuk and Gunung Api islands.
Bali – wrecks and mola molas. Unique critters, fascinating wrecks, beautiful walls, colorful corals, excellent muck dives, huge schools of fish, pelagics--Bali has it all. Technical diving and freediving are also possible in Bali with a good number of reputable dive operations.
Derawan Islands, Borneo – manta rays and whalesharks. Derawan is a remote group of islands in East Kalimantan (East Borneo), and is home to one of the three jellyfish lakes known to men, with the other two located in Palau and Misool Island in Raja Ampat.
Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara – drift dives and world class reefs. Komodo National Park is a group of volcanic islands with over 5,700 giant lizards known as Komodo dragons. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts a world-class scuba diving scene. Imagine drift dives with colorful corals in various formations teeming with marine life, big and small. Divers can see big schools of fish pretty much year-round, as well as eagle and manta rays.
Lembeh, North Sulawesi – muck diving capital. Known as the world's capital for muck diving, Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi offers second-to-none macro biodiversity. The number species that you can cross off your list within a week of diving Lembeh is staggering.
Manado and Bunaken, North Sulawesi – wall dives and reefs. Manado Bay offers a mix of great muck and reef sites, treating divers to unique critters like mimic octopus and flamboyant cuttlefish, as well as various seahorses, squid, nudibranchs, and frogfish.
Raja Ampat, West Papua – the holy grail of Indonesia. Alongside Kaimana Regency and Triton Bay in the south, and Cenderawasih Bay in the east, Raja Ampat archipelago makes up a massive area, collectively known as the Bird’s Head Seascape. Divers can visit the Raja Ampat area many times in their lifes and discover something new each time.
Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi – beautiful coral reefs. Wakatobi's reefs are extremely healthy and offer unique large coral formations, various sea fans, and sponges which are overflowing with marine life. The underwater topography is no less unique, featuring various walls, ridges, and overhangs. While it's not the place for large pelagics, eagle rays and reef sharks can typically be seen.