Ondina Liveaboard cruises Alor, Flores, Raja Ampat & Triton Bay

Introduction

Location

Accommodation

Diving

Dive Sites

Pricing & Schedules

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SMY Ondina Liveaboard, a 32m (105ft) Phinisi sailing schooner, operates different routes throughout the year, mainly within Komodo and Raja Ampat, but also some exploratory and off the beaten track routes. With the dive ‘deck’ inside there’s plenty of space on the outer decks to relax and enjoy the sunshine and views.

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia - sun deck

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia - aerial shot

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia cruising

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia - dive deck

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia fore deck

Ondina liveaboard | komodo raja ampat indonesia layout

Staying Connected

Due to the remoteness of most trips aboard the Ondina liveaboard, WiFi and mobile phone reception are not available. Two satellite phones for private communications in the most remote locations are available (charges apply: EUR 2/minute calling; EUR 1/minute receiving).

You should know…

To participate in Ondina’s diving adventures, we recommend an advanced diving certification or a minimum of 50 signed dives in your personal logbook to fully enjoy all dives during the cruises. Some dives are in strong currents and this minimum experience requirement of all individual divers ensures the safety of all divers in the group.

To settle your bar bill at the end of your trip, the crew accepts cash in Indonesian Rupiah, Euro or US Dollars. Credit cards are not accepted.

We think…

The Ondina Liveaboard is a spacious and comfortable sailing phinisi with experienced dive crew. The variety of excursions offered in all parts of Indonesia is outstanding, and Ondina is a great choice for those want to explore various, very remote dive areas in this part of the world.

Departure port varies with the itinerary.

Accommodation & Facilities

The Ondina liveaboard accommodates up to 16 divers in comfortable and spacious cabins. There are 2 double cabins and 6 twin cabins. The twin bed cabins have a double bed below and a single upper bunk. All cabins are air-conditioned, have en suite bathrooms with freshwater shower, hand basin and toilet.

Ondina liveaboard | double cabin showing sleeping area and en suite bathroom

Ondina liveaboard | All cabins are air-conditioned, have en suite bathrooms with freshwater shower, hand basin and toile

The Ondina liveaboard has an air-conditioned indoor dining room, with a library and a flat-screen TV for watching movies, as well as an open-air dining room, an expansive sundeck, hammocks and shade cover. The food is tasty and sumptuous; tea, coffee, snacks and fruits are available at all times. The electricity onboard is 220V and the power outlets are European sockets with two round pins.

Three dinghies are used as dive tenders. Nitrox, 12L and 15L steel and aluminum with INT or DIN and dive gear rental is available on board. (But there are only 6 full sets so it is important to book in advance if required). Tanks, weights and safety buoys are complimentary.

The dive deck is spacious and easily holds all 16 divers with their equipment. It is designed by divers for divers. Each diver has their own spot during the trip and there is an equipment room for rinsing gear and wetsuits. Each diver has a personal shelf for charging batteries and to store small items. For dedicated underwater photographers, the boat provides generous workspace to service underwater cameras, air tanks to dry and clean the equipment, rinse tanks and charging stations.

Dive areas

The Ondina is one of these liveaboards that has been sailing in Raja Ampat for many years and the crew knows this region very well. The boat also offers exploratory trips to rarely visited regions and specially appointed trips for special interest groups such as photo workshops.

Hole in the rock at batu bolong komodo diving flores indonesia diveplanit feature

Trip dates & Availability

Ondina - Inclusions, Exclusions and Extras

Included
Accommodation in a double/twin cabin, all meals, snacks, coffee, tea, water, 1 soft drink at lunch and dinner, diving (3-4 dives per full dive day) incl. tanks & weights, air fills, return airport transfers at location on charter days
Single occupancy surcharge +65%
Excluded	AUD			EUR
Full set of dive gear rental excluding torch and computer (per day)	30	EUR	\|	30
Nitrox (per day)	10	EUR	\|	10
15L tanks (per day)	6	EUR	\|	6
Important Information
This liveaboard's prices are in EUR. The AUD prices shown are based on the current exchange rate. The price paid in AUD will be based on the actual exchange rate at the time any payments are made.
Special payment and cancellation terms apply for this operator.
Note: Celebrity hosted cruises may attract a surcharge.

Here's what our clients say about us!

I've been using these guys since 2008, and every single trip has been awesome. Only thing I need to worry is to get to airport in time. They have wide experience of dive destinations and there's always an option to pick. Strong recommendation!

Janne M
The team at Diveplanit were tremendous help for my recent trip to Palau. The trip was a bit last minute, and bookings were filling up, so I appreciated Claire’s patience and first-hand knowledge as we tried to find the right combination of dates, flights and operators. Unsurprisingly, the trip was spectacular and ticked off multiple bucket list experiences.

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I'm here to tell you that Deb from Diveplanit had my diving tour absolutely nailed in every single detail. An experience of a lifetime that will take a lot to top. Thank you so much for looking after us at every step of the way Deb. Significantly above and beyond <3

George F
I have been using Diveplanit for several years now and just recently on a liveaboard trip to Komodo where there was a change of port arrival and Claire helped with the air travel changes and all went smoothly. Superb trip and organisation. Highly recommend.

Christine L
Michelle is a legend. I didn't know how difficult it could be to organise travel and diving in Vanuatu! Having been there, I can only wonder at the organisation and care that went into making my trip special. There was even a cancelled flight that meant a rearrangement of activities on a couple of days. But it all went seamlessly. I would highly recommend Diveplanit.

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