Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.

The trip price includes
Transfers from and return the airport,
Accommodation in a double bed or twin bed cabin with en-suite shower bath, toilet and AC,
Nitrox,
Full board including all drinks on board (excluding wine),
All diving (no diving on arrival/departure day),
multilingual guides on board,
all offered land excursions

The trip price does not include
Fuel Surcharge (200 USD)
National marine park fees payable on board (These fees are subject to change dependant on factors such as the time spent at the marine parks and activities done and the Governmebts discretion, estimated $200 per trip)
Crew gratuities
Domestic airport-taxes and departure taxes
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.

Full charter:
Booking deposit:
10% - within 7 days of booking - non-refundable
Second deposit:
20% 180 days prior to departure - non-refundable
Balance due
90 days before departure - non-refundable

Prices Rental Gear
If you require rental equipment please advise us of your required gear after the reservation. You will find the prices for diving gear rental below (we hold only four full sets on board! However mask, snorkel and fins always need to be brought along yourself!)
BCD (sizes M and L) US$ 100.
Regulator US$ 100.
Torch US$ 60.
Dive Computer US$ 60
15L divetank for the whole cruise US$ 50
Saftey sausage for free
Weight belt for free
Emergency light for free

The above mentioned fees will be charged extra on board the Pindito.
You can choose between cash payment in CHF, Euro, USD, or credit-card payment (Master & Visa).

We recommend to bring a 5-7 mm wetsuit. Water temperatures are generally between 24-27 ° Celsius. In the Komodo region however (Nusa Tenggara tours and biodiversity tours) we strongly recommend a 5mm wetsuit, since the water temperature can be pretty chilly throughout the whole trip.
We do have a few wetsuits on board (sizes 46-52), which can be used as sort of an emergency for free. However we do not accept reservations for diving suits and kindly ask you to bring along your own!
Please bear in mind that we only have two 15Liter tanks on board the Pindito! First come, first served!

Pindito offers 8 cabins for 16 guests in 6 double and 2 twin cabins.

• Lower Deck Twin Cabin
  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 spacious double bed.
  All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water (vanity and shower as well as toilet), individually controlled air conditioning and five 220v AC electrical outlets available 24 hours a day.
  The crew is devoted to your comfort and will attend to your cabin daily, keeping it clean and tidy and providing fresh towels as necessary.
  Additional towels are available for you on deck as needed.

• Lower Deck Double Cabin
  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 spacious double bed.
  All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water (vanity and shower as well as toilet), individually controlled air conditioning and five 220v AC electrical outlets available 24 hours a day.
  The crew is devoted to your comfort and will attend to your cabin daily, keeping it clean and tidy and providing fresh towels as necessary.
  Additional towels are available for you on deck as needed.

• Lower Deck Double Cabin
  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 spacious double bed.
  All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water (vanity and shower as well as toilet), individually controlled air conditioning and five 220v AC electrical outlets available 24 hours a day.
  The crew is devoted to your comfort and will attend to your cabin daily, keeping it clean and tidy and providing fresh towels as necessary.
  Additional towels are available for you on deck as needed.

• Lower Deck Twin Cabin
  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 spacious double bed.
  All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water (vanity and shower as well as toilet), individually controlled air conditioning and five 220v AC electrical outlets available 24 hours a day.
  The crew is devoted to your comfort and will attend to your cabin daily, keeping it clean and tidy and providing fresh towels as necessary.
  Additional towels are available for you on deck as needed.

A Typical Diving Day

After you’ve enjoyed a continental breakfast meet our crew on the dive deck, where you will be given a detailed dive briefing and shown a sketch of the dive site. Then the dive staff will transfer your gear to the Zodiacs. No need to haul your own heavy gear, just jump into the Zodiac and after a comfortable, short ride, you’ll be ready to dive. For your safety and peace of mind, our well-trained Zodiac drivers will accompany you from a safe and prudent distance during your entire dive. While underwater you can join the guide for a special tour or just do your own thing.After the dive, refreshments will be waiting for you aboard Pindito. Cool out and then enjoy a Balinese massage from our onboard masseuse. Kick back and chat about your diving experiences and sip a cool beverage while screening video and sharing photos from your dive.

Typically, we schedule four dives a day*:

Early morning (around 7:30 AM)
Late morning
Afternoon (around 2:30 PM)
After dinner - an exciting dusk or nighttime dive

Please note, all dives are offered depending on weather.

*More dives per day are available when Pindito is anchored or moored safely over a calm reef. Inquire with your divemaster about when you can expect additional dive availability.

About the Diving
Raja Ampat Diving - Komodo Diving - When is the best time to Dive Raja Ampat - When is the best time to Dive Komodo Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers

Raja Ampat route

The Misool route will show you an abundance of the undersea world. Its beauty will carry you away! Thousands of isle, which have been pushed up throughout the thousands of years and build a wonderful scene. Everywhere you come across caves, or caverns, you´ll find rocks as big as cathedrals, over hangs that all together improve the dramatic sight of this breathtaking landscapes.

Misool is a region with thousands of isle, which have been pushed up throughout the thousands of years and build a wonderful scene. You come across caves, or caverns everywhere. You´ll find rocks as big as cathedrals, over hangs that improve the dramatic sight of this breathtaking region.

Of course these sights will continue in no less impressing views under water. Misool is one of the places on earth where you´ll find the most various species of fish, hard and soft corals, sponges, worms, nudibranches, shrimps and crabs and all kind of non-vertebrates, like cuttle fish and octopus. You will as well come across wobbegong shark and epaulet sharks, which you will only find in the region of „Raja Empat". Giant clams as well as fantastic tiny shells. Photographers as well as Videographers will have the dives of their lifetime for shoot macro all over.

Misool is one of the places with most wonderful and colourful and above all still intact reefs. All kinds of different corals set up the background scenery of the underwater world.

Our Pindito crew knows this region since 1992. Until 2001 was the unique live aboard cruising and offering diving holidays. Nobody else but the Pindito crew knows this place better. All isles, channels, rocks and caves had been explored throughout the years. It is always a great adventure to do land excursions in Misool, on condition that the weather allows it of course.

Day 1

Pick up at the airport of Sorong from our German and English speaking crew member. Short private transfer to the peer and embarking. As soon as all guests are on board and are holding their welcome drink the Pindito is ready to leave the harbour. You will be introduced to the crew members and you will be shown around in order to start feeling at home on the Pindito.
Dinner will be served about 06.00 pm, so you may gather together with our other guests and start your tour!

Day 2

Misool, after our little breakfast we shall have the first at about 08.00 am. The spot we choose is a calm and relaxing place, and gives you the opportunity to get used to the region. After this first check-dive you have the second part of your nourishing breakfast. At 11.00 am we head of the dive spot called „Vrenelies Gaertli", which has become legendary on the Pindito. Over hangs, huge grottoes and dive troughs, drop offs and all covered in fantastic corals is what makes this place so great. Lunch is served at 12.30 pm and you’ll have time to relax until 3.00 pm to get back to “Vrenelies Gaertli”. Since this spot is so huge and offers so much diversity, we can easily offer several dives here. After this dive there is enough time to go on a trip on our zodiacs in order to admire the wonderful landscape that gives hand to what you have seen under water. Do you feel like giving a try on the wakeboard or on the water-skis, you are ever so welcome. Dinner will be ready at 6.00 pm and at 8.00 pm you better get ready again for our last dive this day!

Day 3

The Pindito will continue to cruise southwards to the group of isles called „Fabiajet". Picturesque landscapes and wonderful reefs are waiting for you. The abundance of corals, different sponges and fish is nearly unbeatable. We allow ourselves to offer several dives at the same spots, since they have so much to offer. Theses masses of fish swimming around those wonderful coral gardens are an impressive view and will satisfy every diver’s wishes and dreams. Of course we will come across precious macro as well: nudibranches, sea horses, barramundi and lots more are on the program! For the night dive the Pindito will anchor in a very calm and shallow place with hardly any current, but loads of nudibranches, pipe fishes, cuttle dish, ghost pipefish! Want to take a picture? Go ahead; it´s all there for you!

Day 4 & 5

Today we shall go eastwards to „Wayl Batan". Little island with beautiful reefs full of life in a topographically interesting landscape are tempting. Great schools of fish as well as pygmi seahorses will be shown by our guides, unless your eyes are well trained and you´ll see it all by yourself. Barracudas, batfish and snappers are cruising in the open blue. With the powerful sunshine breaking through the water the rocks, covered in colourful corals are presenting a breathtaking sight. Our night dives will do at the same place as the dives during the day, so you can compare the different creatures!

Day 6

Overnight the Pindito will reach the Misool. We offer an excursion with the zodiac that will last all day. Impressing tombstone of the natives will be on our schedule. This excursion will take us 20 km into the fantastic island labyrinth, where we drive through channels and valleys with our fast zodiacs. Walks to caves on the land, as well as a visit to a cave which we can only enter with the zodiac in order to see tiny bats, that hide from the daylight and sleep during the day. The last cave that we enter is a big as a cathedral and can only be entered by walking. Whoever believes that this program is too exhausting can of course stay on board and go for dives (we can offer this alternative since we have three big zodiacs on board). The dives will be done close to where the Pindito is anchored. Sometimes the visibility is bad and there is a pretty strong current, but of course the underwater world is a temptation as all others in the region.

Day 7

In Waigeo, Sel Pele we have the chance to visit a pearl farm. Depending on where they stand with the pearl production we will be invited to have a closer look on how the pearls are being produced.
Of course we have been diving before and after this visit and the high light of these dives where the pygmi seahorses. Those cute little creatures are hidden in the gorgonias in all colours available: red, yellow and orange! The only creatures that are offering more colours of the rainbow are nudibranches and the pipe fishes.

Day 8

Eagle Rock is just around the corner and is completely different to what you have seen so far. The stand alone rocks in the middle of the sea are always worth a picture or two. Splendid visibility, white beaches with black coral gardens, sweetlips, catfish and different kinds of rays are part of these dives. And since it is such a fantastic area above and under water we shall go back to the bay of Sel Pele again in the afternoon.

Day 9

Around the island of „Jef Fam" you will have the opportunity to see the wobbegong and epaulet sharks, which are unique to this region. The reef, which seems as if it dressed up in RED is breathtaking scenery and will make all divers’ dreams come true.

Day 10

Dampier strait, the channel between Waigeo and Batanta Island gives the chance to see manta rays. Two dives will be done western of Mansuar Island where a “fish soup” and a fantastic reef are waiting. Our night dive will be south of Mansuar island and offer the variety and abundance of this precious diving region.

Day 11

Before heading back to Sorong we will dive at “Kri” and „Sardinriff". In Sorong we have a captain’s party on deck. Our crew will sing traditional songs and dance the Boco Boco!

Day 12

Sorong.
We organise the transfer back to the airport of Sorong and say goodbye to you! - how to get to Raja Ampat.

How to get to Raja Ampat

Sorong is the harbour town in West Papua and the normal departure point to dive Raja Ampat.
If you are unsure of how to get to Sorong to start your trip it will depend on where your international flight into Indonesia is landing.
We recommend flying to Jakarta or Bali to make your entry point into Indonesia and each has it's pros and cons as explained below.

From Jakarta to Sorong with Garuda air is an over night flight arriving in the morning perfect for a pick up by your liveaboard crew at the airport.
The downside of this is that you may be awake most of the night before your board the liveaboard depending on if you sleep on flights but most boats cruise only on the first day so you can catch up on your sleep during the day.
Garuda currenlty also offers a 23K sports bag allowance which includes diving equipment on top of the usual 20 Kilos and bearing in mind it is Indonesia's most reliable airline this is the one we recommend as you can also purchase the tickets yourself but there other airlines and options but generally Garuda is the most reliable being the national carrier airline.
(most other Indonesian airlines won't let you purchase tickets without an Indonesia creit card).
Garuda JAKARTA - SORONG GA682 etd 00.30am eta 06.35am direct.

Flights from Bali to Sorong are not quite so simple and can be done in one day but you will need a stop over on the way or to spend a night in Sorong before the trip as the flights arrive too late in the day to join a Liveaboard the same day if you do it in one day from Bali to Sorong.
You will need to fly from DPS (Bali) to UPG (Makassar) the day before your liveaboard and stay over night in Makassar in a hotel or guesthouse and then continue on with the UPG (Makassar) to SOQ (Sorong) flight early the following morning, arriving the day of your liveaboard departure early enough to go straight onto the boat.
This ends up being perfect timing to be picked up on your arrival in Sorong at the airport to then be taken to the boat.
The other option is going through UPG again in the same day and arriving after lunch in Sorong and then spending the night in Sorong before being picked up the next morning for your liveaboard.
This takes longer but you might arrive more refreshed than the Jakarta route and of course you could always factor in a stay in Bali before or after your trip, this flight is also by Garuda airlines.
Please ask us if you need advice on a local flight agent, we only advise but do not book the actual flights for you.

Recently Garuda, our recommended airline, has made it possible to purchase their tickets online and we recommend you take this approach if it is possible.
Other airlines are cheaper but are not so trustworthy or have such good luggage allowances.
Dive insurance is mandatory but as well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we HIGHLY recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage / documents / money / passport or Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur. Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

It is also possible to come throught Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia to Denpasar (DPS) in Bali or Jakarta (JKT) with Malaysian Airlines and then join one of the above 2 options above to get to Sorong.
Please note: Flight times may vary and should always be double checked.

Komodo route

Day 1, Bali

The Pindito provides transfers from any hotel in South Bali to the Pindito and welcomesyou on boardat 11:00 AM in Benoa Harbor, South East Bali. As soon as all guests are on board and are holding their welcome drink the Pindito is ready to leave the harbour. You will be introduced to the crew members and you will be shown around in order to start feeling at home on the Pindito.
In the meantime the Pindito leaves the harbour and heads off towards Lombok. Take this opportunity to enjoy Bali’s famous sunsets while enjoying a drink our deck. Dinner will be served while cruising towards our first destination, Satonda north of Sumbawa.

Day 2, Satonda, North Sumbawa

After our light breakfast, we´ll have a check dive at the calm shore of Satonda. After this dive full breakfast will be served. Satonda, an island which has both shore-side and underwater treats, to entertain everybody. Today’s diving will take place in this spectacular area, including the night dive. If you wish, we can organise a short walk to the brackish lake where locals believe sacred wishes become true. Right after sunset there are thousands of fruit bats lifting off from Satonda Island towards Sumbawa; a spectacle of its own. After the night dive we lift anchor and depart with directions Komodo National Park.

Day 3, Banta

The vegetation has changed drastically. A rough and dry landscape is the new scenery. The peaceful bays of Banta Island, and an enormous variety of fish life under water. Our special spot called “Critters” offer a full menu of rarnesness. After dinner, we will sail towards our next incredible destination, Rinca.

Day 4, Rinca, Komodo National Park

After a peaceful night´s cruise to the sheltered waters of Horseshoe Bay, Rinca Island, we will spend the whole day diving in this area. You can enjoy the uniqueness of this area. These dive sites are famous for their diversity in marine life that will be fully appreciated once under the water! All meals will be served on board. Between dives our guests can explore the lonely beach by going for a walk or with the binoculars. Wild boars, monkeys and the odd Komodo dragon are the highlights.

Day 5, Komodo National Park

Another day diving in the Horseshoe Bay area is scheduled. We will introduce new incredible dive spots and as well hold on to the already explored favourites. Enjoy relaxing cocktails and learn about the marine species from our vast library of identification books in between dives. We will lift anchor late at night to move towards the village of Komodo for your “dragon adventure” the following morning.

Day 6, Komodo National Park

Pindito welcomes you to the famous Komodo Island early this morning. After breakfast, a park ranger will escort you for a 4.5 km walk. You can see the Komodo Dragons when they are sunbathing and heating up, from very, very close (a scary and challenging experience at once!). Komodo National Park is the only habitat on earth where the dragons still exist. After lunch, you will spend the rest of the afternoon diving in this incredible area. Dinner will be served on board.

Day 7 & 8, Komodo National Park

What else should be scheduled but diving in this fantastic region? We visit islands such as Padar, Tatawa, and Rinca. Gili Lawa Laut, Gili Makaser. Between lunch and dinner, we offer as many dives as possible. Cruising through this spectacular area, both above water and below will prove an unforgettable experience. At midnight, we lift anchor and move to Sangeang Island.

Day 9, Sangeang

At Sangeang the stunning volcanic island offers some of the best dive sites. We will spend the entire ### Day diving around this incredible place to make sure nothing will be missed. Lunch will be served on board while the Pindito sails to another beautiful bay. The night will be spent in the area of Sangeang.

Day 10, North East Sumbawa

Diving around Sangeang! Lunch and dinner are served on board. As an alternative to diving you may visit the village of Sangeang, where the locals build the Pinisih vessels in their traditional way. You can see how the Indonesian carpenters work on these wooden ships right on the beach.

Day 11, Moyo Island, north Sumbawa

We reach the island of Moyo early this morning. Moyo is a nature reserve and many kinds of birds and monkeys live on the island and are responsible for the acoustic background sounds. After the last dive the Pindito lifts anchor cruises northern of Lombok towards Bali. On our way back we have a captain’s party on deck. Our crew will sing traditional songs and dance the Boco Boco!

Day 12, South East Bali

Harbour of Benoa, South East Bali, 8.00 am. We are already at the end of this cruise. After breakfast we get ready for disembarking and the Pindito organises the transfer back to the airport.

Banda sea - Raja Ampat route

This trip begins in Ambon, capital of the Moluccas. From there we will visit the best dive sites of Saparua and Nusa Laut before we reach the historically important Spice Island Banda Neira. A strategic dutch colony from history hard fought for in the 16th and 17th centuries. Fascinating land excursions to the old dutch fort or climbing the volcanes gives a complete feel to this trip. Along the east coast of Ceram we continue towards Raja Ampat. The fantastic labyrinth of islands around Misool is incredible and has been scientifically proven to be the epicenter of global marine biodiversity. In the Raja Ampat Marine Park we will spend 7 memorable days and the trip will finish in Sorong, West Papua.

Day 1

The guests will be met by the crew of Pindito at Ambon airport. From there it is a short 15 minute transfer to the Pindito. Once everyone is on board, we will lift the anchor and get underway. After dinner we have the boat briefing.

Day 2

In the morning we arrive in Nusa Laut. In front of the village of Ahmed we make the first dive. Nusa Laut has spectacular reefs and wonderful coral gardens. Schools of surgeonfish, bigeye trevally, barracuda and plenty of reef fish are found here. With a bit of luck you can also have sightings of hammerhead sharks in the blue. For the night dive we will be critter hunting under a pier. Overnight cruise to Banda Neira.

Day 3

We will start the dive ### Day on the outer reefs of Banda Neira. The reefs here are full of marine fauna of all colours and shapes. Schooling fish gather and the macro life is rich. In the afternoon we cruise into the harbour of Banda Neira where we will do a dusk dive amongst the displaying mandarin fish.

Day 4

For those who are fit and want to get up early we can climb the Volcano Gunung Api to watch the sunrise. Of course diving is our main focus and the dive site Lava Flow is not to be missed. 20 years ago the lava poured into the ocean and in the short time since a hard coral garden grew which is unrivalled in the world. Table corals over 5 metres in width, staghorn corals as far as the eye can see and even endemic species found nowhere else is just a sample of what you can see here. In the evening we leave Banda Neira in the direction of Koon.

Day 5

As soon as we arrive in Koon we hit the water. On the dive site “Too Many Fish” a spectacle of schooling fish awaits you. Giant groupers, schooling fish of all types in the midst of beautiful corals. Underwater photographers be prepared to be spoilt for choice and disorientated by the number of possible subjects! After 3 dives we leave towards Raja Ampat.

Day 6

Our first stop is Wajil Batan. Many small islands and reefs full of life are waiting for us. From schooling fish to different species of pygmy seahorses, almost everything can be seen here if you have good eyes. Otherwise you can follow your Pindito dive guides. The diving scenery is impressive with cliffs and overhangs covered in soft corals and bathed in sunlight. You will want to go back for the night dive.

Day 7

A short cruise in the morning to Fiabatjet. 4 small rocks break the surface from the submerged reefs. On the slopes are gigantic seafans as far as you can see in their thousands. Swarms of anchovies are hunted by mobulas and Spanish mackerel. Lazy barracudas hang in the current and Napoleon wrasse curiously check you out. Another highlight of the trip.

Day 8

The islands of Boo and Jilliet are next. Fantastic reefs unrivalled in the world, covered in soft and hard corals of every colour. An unbelievable variety of fish life will astonish you and the dive time will pass far too quickly.

Day 9

The Pindito will cruise in the early morning to Misool. A half day excursion to several different limestone caves is next, where you can see ancient burial remains in the cliffs. The journey to the caves is a spectacular speed boat ride through small channels, shallow reefs and equatorial tropical vegetation. In the afternoon we dive in a bay before we cruise the evening to Jef Fam.

Day 10

Batu Burung is our next dive site in the morning. A huge reef with wonderful coral and spectacular fish life. Wobbegongs are one of the highlights here. Seasnakes, pygmy seahorses and enormous tricadna clams can be seen in the shallows. On “Red Wall” for the nightdive we can see Harlequin shrimp, frogfish and many species of nudibranchs. An overnight cruise takes us to Mansuar.

Day 11

Our last diving day will really round the trip off in style. On the manta cleaning station, these majestic rays will cruise over our heads and let us enjoy the spectacle from up close. With this impression we will leave Raja Ampat and cruise back to Sorong.

Day 12

Check out from the Pindito and transfer with the Pindito crew to Sorong airport.

This trip covers 1100 nautical miles starting from Flores, (Nusa Tengara) crossing the Banda Sea to Irian Jaya (West Papua). This journey passes through a wide range of geological landscapes and formations of Indonesia. We will cruise past volcanic islands to limestone pinnacles developed from ancient coral reefs. The fantastic Raja Ampat Marine Park off the west coast of Papua is our ultimate destination and will provide unrivalled diving highlights. As we cruise along the natural migratory paths and playgrounds of marine mammals such as whales and dolphins, this cruise is guaranteed to provide amazing diversity and beauty both above and below the water.

Maumere to Raja Ampat route

This trip covers 1100 nautical miles starting from Flores, (Nusa Tengara) crossing the Banda Sea to Irian Jaya (West Papua). This journey passes through a wide range of geological landscapes and formations of Indonesia. We will cruise past volcanic islands to limestone pinnacles developed from ancient coral reefs. The fantastic Raja Ampat Marine Park off the west coast of Papua is our ultimate destination and will provide unrivalled diving highlights. As we cruise along the natural migratory paths and playgrounds of marine mammals such as whales and dolphins, this cruise is guaranteed to provide amazing diversity and beauty both above and below the water.

The Lounge is the place where everybody meets for meals, shares photos and videos betweendives, and socializes. Spend convivial hours playing games, telling tall tales, listening to music, or just kicking back at the end of the diving day with a cold Bintang (Indonesian beer) or a glass of fine Australian wine.

Meals & Drinks

Savor our international cuisine, prepared by expert chefs. The food is influenced by international and above all Indonesian (or Asian) dishes. Breakfast is served in two slots. Continental breakfast before the first dive, sumptuous breakfast buffet after the first dive.

Lunch and dinner with an Asian flair, featuring meat, fish, and a variety of side dishes. And save room for special sweets and delightful desserts!

Between meals, our crew will serve you snacks, including cake and cookies. Tea, coffee, juice, soda and cold water are always available.

After your last dive of the day, unwind with a beer or a cocktail or a nice glass of wine.
Be sure to let us know what you like to drink so we can have it waiting for youonboard. Beer is complimentary while cocktails and wine require a surcharge.

Computer Area:

The Pindito offers a computer forburning CDs/DVDS so that you can create lasting pictorial andvideo memories of your dives. Please bring your own blank CDs and DVDs!

TV, Video & Music Area:

Enjoy a variety of music and new video releases here, and feel free to plug in your laptop, camcorder or dSLR to view your images on our big screen TV!

Library:

Learn about the reefs and fishes you’ve seen on dives in our Marine Life Library, or curl up with a paperback between dives. Novels are available on a “take one/leave one” basis.

Dive deck

Meet and prepare for your upcoming dive on the Pindito’s Dive Deck. Take a fresh water shower after the dive, trick-out your dive gear, get help from dive staff, and just hang out here before and after dives.

Wheelhouse

The Pindito’s navigation instruments are all situated here on the bridge: Radar, satellite navigation (GPS), deep sounder, satellite communication, Irridium (Seawave) with e-mail connectivity and VHF radios. All instruments have a backup unit for safety. The captain, officers, wheelmen and machinist work in shifts and are on-duty and vigilant 24 hours a day.
The Pindito is BKI registered and insured.

Crew

The Pindito’s Indonesian crew of 17 is at work to ensure you a secure and comfortable voyage through Indonesia’s tropical island paradise.
The crew includes two chefs and two stewards who will constantly attend to your dining and cabin needs.

The bow

The Pindito’s bow is a popular place to get together with other guests, have a cool drink and enjoy spectacular sunsets. Here, “walking the plank” offers you a cool breeze and the best place towatch dolphins and flying fish as they skip along inPindito’s bow-wake.

Kitchen

Our chefs are specially trained to provide you with unlimited delicious food. They are happy to meet your special dietary requests. Just drop us a note before the cruise and let us know what you love to eat and we’ll do our best to have it onboard and prepared for you.

Camera room

Photographers and videographers will love the convenience and functionality of the Pindito’s camera room, located aft of the Lounge on the Main Deck.
We built the Camera Room with the needs ofmodern digital underwaterphotographers and videographers in mind. Here you will find plenty of storage space, professional-grade work areas, and both 220v and 110v AC charging stations at your disposal. We also offer overflow space for photographers on the spacious tables in the salon (please clear for meals) and on the lounge deck when more space is needed for image-makers.
In the salon you will also find the large flat panel television and computer center where you can plug into and watch video and stills created during your dives. And be sure to take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of the ship’s onboard photo and video professionals by asking questions should you have them.
Pindito offersspecial photo charters during which you can cruise with top underwater photographers. Be sure to ask our booking agent about these special photo and video “Focus” weeks. We offer top pros, like Marty Snyderman, who will work with you hands-on to help you perfect your underwater stills.
If making high-definition video underwater is your focus, top European videographer Edi Frommenweiler and American videographer Clay Wiseman offer high definition (Sony HDCam) and even 4K (Red Cam) broadcast-quality professional production seminars aboard Pindito, during which you can create professional quality reels and video productions. Learn about broadcast video production, using tripod stabilization underwater,maintenance and preparationof your video housing, capturing unique marine life behaviors and editing your video in Final Cut Pro.

All guest cabins have a own shower, washbasin, toilet, individually controlled air conditioning and electricity 24 hours a day - 220v, 50Hz (110v available in Camera Room)

Crew:

17 Indonesian crewmembers and 3 European Dive Guides (multilingual)

Diving instructors & Dive guides

The primary focus of our Pindito diving instructors and dive guides is to look after your safety and comfort. Dive guides lead all dives. Though you are certainly not required to accompany your guides during the dives, they’ll keep an eye out for your safety. And if you want a specially guided tour just ask–they’ll be very happy to accommodate. Our guides’ trained eyes keep you safe, and they can spot unusual marine life of interest to the keenest photo and video enthusiasts.

Zodiacs

Pindito has three Zodiac Pros, Model 500 RL, powered by Mercury outboard engines. Your crew will set up and break down all your diving equipment and stow it on the Zodiacs for you. Show the guides how you like your gear set up, and they’ll take over and meticulously prepare, move and stow your gear for the entire trip, as well as carefully rinse and dry it at the end of your charter.

Explain the particulars of your camera system to your guides–they’ll deliver it to your Zodiac with care and, after the dive, they’ll gingerly transfer it to
the special freshwater rinse tank aboard Pindito.

Need help on and off with your tank? No problem, your crew will be there to assist you. If you have back issues, the crew is happy to help you on and off with your tank while you are in the water…don’t carry that load if it’s challenging for you! Pindito’s crew is all about safety and service, and with seventeen crewmembers aboard to serve you, you can look forward to diving with the greatest of ease.
Between dives your equipment will be carefully stored aboard Pindito in protected areas.

Safety

In the unlikely event of an emergency, we always carry a first-aid kit, diver’s oxygen, satellite telephone, VHF Radio, two life rafts, E.P.I.R.B. automatic signaling devices, and other important safety equipment. For safety reasons, we permit no dives on the arrival and departure days, and we serve alcoholic beverages only after your diving day is finished.

Rental Gear

We’re equipped to provide rental BCDs, regulators, dive lights, and dive computers for four divers.
If you need complete diving gear…
Simply let us know when you make your reservation and we take steps to be sure we have what you need aboard.
Please note: We carry a few wetsuits onboard that can be used for free in emergency circumstances. We are unable to carry a full range of suits, however; so if possible please bring your own wetsuit as well as mask, fins and snorkel

Nitrox & Nitroxcourses

For our Nitrox Specialty certified guests, we offer Nitrox (32% oxygen) fills. There is a Nitrox analyzer aboard provided for your use. We require that you keep up with the Nitrox Log Board and analyze and document all of your Nitrox fills before the dives.

We also offer a P.A.D.I. Nitrox Specialty Course. The course will allow you to use Nitrox during the cruise, and you will be provided with a certification card to document your successful completion of the course. Remember–choosing to use and training for Nitrox is the diver’s personal decision. Should you choose to do so, you are responsible for planning dives that take into consideration the maximum operating depth (MOD) of the gas mixture as well as oxygen toxicity issues. So, plan carefully and you will reap the benefits of Nitrox diving.