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Experience the ultimate dive adventure in comfort aboard the SMY Ondina Liveaboard in Indonesia. This traditionally built Phinisi schooner has been exploring Indonesia’s pristine waters since 2001 and was thoughtfully renovated in 2014 to enhance your diving experience. Currently based in Sorong, the SMY Ondina operates a variety of exciting routes through some of Indonesia’s most iconic and remote diving destinations. Explore the world-renowned marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat, the whale shark-rich waters of Cenderawasih Bay, the vibrant coral reefs of the northern Banda Sea, the untouched beauty of Triton Bay, and the unique dive sites around Halmahera. The SMY Ondina features 8 air-conditioned cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom, accommodating up to 16 guests. With a professional and dedicated crew on hand, you can expect personalized service and a memorable journey from start to finish. Unwind in the air-conditioned indoor lounge and dining area, complete with an HD TV and a well-stocked DVD library. For those who prefer the outdoors, the vessel also offers two shaded deck areas—perfect for relaxing between dives or watching the sunset. Meals are a delicious mix of Asian and Western cuisine, served buffet or family-style. Enjoy three-course lunches and dinners, with snacks available anytime. Cruising through Indonesia’s top dive destinations, the SMY Ondina follows the best weather and diving conditions to ensure exceptional underwater experiences. Discover vibrant reefs, diverse marine life, and unforgettable dive sites.
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Cabin Description
Junior cabins 1 and 2, situated on the foredeck, feature twin single bunk beds, providing a cosy and functional space for guests. Each cabin is equipped with a private ensuite bathroom, complete with a freshwater shower, hand basin, and toilet.
Cabin Facilities
There are six Senior Cabins, each featuring a comfortable double bed with a single bunk above (third-person optional). Each cabin is equipped with a private ensuite bathroom, including a freshwater shower, hand basin, and toilet, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
Route Description - Raja Ampat & North Banda Sea (Sorong-Ambon)
10 Days / 9 Nights
DAY 1: Pick up at Sorong airport, transfer to the boat, welcome drink and accommodation. Check dive in the afternoon at one of the reefs surrounding Sorong. Overnight sailing to Misool. DAY 2: Two dives in Sagof, afternoon in Baby Rock and night dive in Nudi City (Gamfi). DAY 3: Two dives in Jamur Boo (Boo Rocks) and night dive in Yilliet. DAY 4: Dive the fabulous reefs of the Fiabacet group, such as Nudi Rock, Tank Rock, Whale Rock and Shadow Reef (aka Manta Mountain). Optional visit to Misool Eco Resort and overnight sail to Pulau Koon. DAY 5: Three day dives around the very strategic eastern point of Pulau Koon, where the walls on both sides of the island converge into a sandy plateau facing a deep trench, congregating large masses of fish and the added excitement of some pelagic sightings. DAY 6: Dive around Karang Hatta and other sites in the Banda group. Night in Bandaneira, the most beautiful natural anchorage of Indonesia. Dusk dive at the mandarinfish site. DAY 7: Dive the famous sites in Ai and Run Islands, with sheer walls offering excellent drift dives along massive barrel sponges, giant fans and schools of fish, and the eventual presence of larger fish. Afternoon dive in the Lava Flows, a stunning hard coral garden that grew at a astounding speed after Gunung Api’s last eruption in 1988. DAY 8: Cultural visit around Bandaneira, the heart of the Spice Islands: Fort Rotterdam, the Governors House and the nutmeg plantation. Dive Batu Kapal around noon and Pulau Soanggi in the afternoon. Overnight to Nusa Laut. DAY 9: Two dives at the famous site Ameth’s Knoll, a reef parallel to the coast that the local villagers have protected since the old times, to allow fish to spawn and spill over to adjacent areas. Afternoon and night dives at the next village to the south. DAY 10: Two muck dives around the jetties at the Twilight Zone, with a vast array of critters and oddities to be found. Preparation for departure the morning after.
Route Description - Raja Ampat & Kai Islands
Day 1: Sorong Pick up at Sorong airport, transfer to the boat, welcome drink and accommodation. Check dive in the afternoon at one of the reefs outside Sorong. Overnight sail to Misool. Day 2: Misool Three day dives and a night dive in the colourful reefs of Daram Islands (Misool): Andiamo, Candy Store and Warna Bewarna, amongst others. Day 3 & 4: Misool Two days diving some of the classic sites in the Misool area, such as Nudi and Tank Rock, Pulau Boo or Shadow Reef (Magic Mountain). Also visit the blacktip shark nursery in Yilliet beach. At the end of day 4 night sailing to Pulau Pisang. Day 5: Pulau Pisang Full day around Pulau Pisang diving Lucky Ridge and T-Bone amongst others. Overnight sail to Mommon. Day 6: Mommon Two morning dives at Karang Paradise, where literally everything is possible. Soft and hard corals, huge schools of bigeye jacks and surgeons fish, reef sharks and quite often mantas. Afternoon dive near Tiki-Tiki waterfall and visit the waterfall afterwards. Night dive and sail to Kurkap Island. Day 7: Kurkap Full diving day in Kurkap, diving the main island as well as the reef to the north of it. Pristine corals gardens and lots of fish populate these reefs. After night dive, sail to Pulau Bui. Day 8: Pulau Bui Two mornings dives in two different seamounts north from Pulau Bui: Villoch Reef and Ultima Frontera. In the afternoon one more dive in a ridge close to Pulau Bui, where we also do the night dive. Day 9: Pulau Tayandu Two morning dives north of Pulau Tayandu, first in Karang Rembang and the second at Batu Guano. In the afternoon visit Pasir Panjang, a very long stretch of powder white sand beach fringed with coconut trees, before sailing back to Tual. Preparation for departure the morning after.