S.M.Y. Ondina is a traditional wooden phinisi liveaboard designed for scuba diving adventures across Indonesia’s richest marine regions. Built in South Sulawesi by Bugis boatbuilders, Ondina combines Indonesian seafaring heritage with a dive-focused travel experience led by an experienced liveaboard team.
Ondina is a traditional Indonesian phinisi built “by a diver for divers,” with a strong focus on reaching remote dive regions in comfort and safety. The boat has operated in Indonesia since 2001 and is known for exploring the inner seas of the archipelago, including Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Triton Bay, Halmahera, Cenderawasih Bay, Alor, and Derawan.
Life onboard Ondina is relaxed, social, and dive-oriented. Guests can unwind between dives in shaded deck areas, enjoy freshly prepared Asian and international meals, and settle into an atmosphere designed for comfort after full days in the water.
Ondina is best suited to divers, underwater photographers, marine-life enthusiasts, and adventurous travellers who want to explore Indonesia by liveaboard. The experience is flexible yet professional, welcoming different experience levels while keeping the focus on Indonesia’s world-class reefs, fish life, and remote island scenery.
Indonesia sits between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and covers a major part of the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine areas on Earth. Ondina’s routes are designed around these rich inner seas, giving divers access to remote reefs, dramatic seascapes, and iconic destinations such as Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Triton Bay, Halmahera, and Cenderawasih Bay.
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Yes. S.M.Y. Ondina is a dive-focused Indonesian phinisi liveaboard designed for scuba diving cruises across remote marine regions.
Ondina operates routes in regions such as Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Triton Bay, Halmahera, Cenderawasih Bay, Alor, and Derawan.
Yes. Ondina’s routes and diving focus make it suitable for underwater photographers and marine-life enthusiasts.
Yes. Ondina can be used for private charter enquiries as well as shared liveaboard cruise experiences.