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Exclusive Scuba Tours Charter on board the Pindito to Raja Ampat for 2013!
We are pleased to announce an exclusive charter date on board the Pindito liveaboard on an 11 night trip to dive the best of Raja Ampat. This is one of the most beautiful dive destinations on the planet with an incredible mix of diving. From stunning macro life to mantas and sharks this should be a superb trip! (See below map for our planned route).
3nts Manado + 11nts Pindito, Raja Ampat
25 Oct - 10 Nov 2013
Sample travel itinerary on Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow to Manado
Fri 25 Oct Heathrow to Singapore 1055/0735 SQ317 (next day arrival)
Sat 26 Oct Singapore to Manado 0925/1305 SQ5274
Sat 26 Oct 2 Nights Tasik Ria Resort
Mon 28 Oct Domestic flight Manado to Sorong
Mon 28 Oct 11 Nights onboard Pindito Raja Ampat Misool Itinerary
Fri 08 Nov Domestic flight Sorong to Manado
Fri 08 Nov 1 Night Tasik Ria Resort
Sat 09 Nov Manado to Singapore 1350/1705 SQ5273
Sat 09 Nov Singapore to Heathrow 2330/0530 SQ322 (next day arrival)
Sun 10 Nov Arrive London Heathrow at 0530hrs
The guide price for the above trip is £3395 per person + plus international flights.
Price shown is a guide only and will be confirmed on booking. At Tasik Ria Resort the price includes a total of 3 nights accommodation in a Twin Shared/Double Pool View Room on a half board basis and return airport transfers from Manado.
Price also includes return domestic flights from Manado to Sorong, transfers to liveaboard, 11nts accommodation on the Pindito in a twin bed en-suite cabin with a/c, full board meal plan, soft drinks and alcohol (excluding wine), 3-4 dives daily (not on departure/arrival day), Nitrox fillings for the whole cruise, multilingual guides on board and all offered land excursions.
Not Included; Visa on arrival into Indonesia $25, Raja Ampat National Park Fee US$70 payable onboard (subject to change,
Nitrox Course $180, Gratuities (recommended $20 per day), Local airport departure taxes, Massage Service, Souvenirs.
International flights with Singapore Airlines/Silk Air and are expected to cost from around £575pp plus departure taxes of approx £389pp.
Please note: Above prices are guide prices, based on US$/£ exchange rate of 1.6 and are subject to rate fluctuation. Itinerary shown is a planned route dependent on weather conditons and captain's discretion and may be subject to change.
Raja Ampat & The Banda Sea
West Papua, formerly know as Irian Jaya and part of the massive island of New Guinea, is an area of outstanding beauty and diving. Known as the Coral Triangle, this area lies at the heart of the worlds coral reef biodiversity and possibly holds the richest variety of marine species in the world.
Raja Ampat comprises of over 600 islands, stretching west from Irian Jaya out into the Banda Sea and offers some of the finest diving to be found anywhere in Indonesia.
Raja Ampat is a remote wilderness and it takes time to get there but the rewards are exhilerating for those taking on the adventure. Several iveaboards operate in this region, including the excellent Pindito and Paradise Dancer, and there are some wonderful land-based resorts, including Kri-Eco Resort, Sorido Bay Resort and Missol Eco Lodge. Contact us for more details.
Pindito Liveaboard
The Pindito is a beautiful and elegant 124ft wooden Pinisi with a cruising speed of 8-9 knots and a range of 1300 nautical miles. The ship is superbly equipped and can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests. Accommodation on board is in 6 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. The cabins are elegantly designed and all are en-suite, with shower, washbasin and toilet, and have individually controlled air-conditioning. The cabins are tended daily and fresh towels are supplied as necessary.
On board there is a dedicated camera room for charging and preparing cameras and a flatscreen TV and computer system to view the shots of the day. There is a seperate freshwater rinse tank for cleaning all the camera equipment. In the saloon there is an entertainment system, complete with a DVD and CD player, and the liveaboard also has a library.
Typically, four dives per day are scheduled during the cruise and the diving takes place from three Zodiacs. All dives are lead by experienced Dive Masters and preceeded by a thorough safety briefing. The crew are experienced in handling camera equipment safely and divers are free underwater to do their own thing if they do not want to keep with the guides. There is 32% Nitrox available on board and full Nitrox courses can be taken on any cruise.
Sample itinerary
Raja Ampat is a very remote and wild wilderness and it takes time to get there. The recommended routing is through Bali or Manado, with stop-overs required in each direction. Itineraries vary for each type of cruise so please call us for an itinerary according to your choice of liveaboard and cruise. The following is a sample itinerary for the Pindito 11nts Raja Ampat cruise travelling on scheduled Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow to Manado:
Day 1 Midday departure from London Heathrow for flight to Manado, travelling on Singapore Airlines via Singapore.
Day 2 Arrive Manado at 1305hrs and transfer to hotel for 2 nights accommodation.
Day 4 Depart Manado at 1420hrs for flight to Sorong, arriving 1720hrs. Transfer to Pindito liveaboard for 11 nights great diving.
Day 15 Depart Sorong at 0815hrs for flight to Manado. Arrive Manado at 1005hrs and transfer to hotel for 1 night's accommodation.
Day 16 Depart Manado at 1345hrs for flight back to UK via Singapore.
Day 17 Arrive London Heathrow at 0550hrs.
