Live-aboards / Pindito

Only one liveaboard dive boat has 15+ years of operating experience in Raja Ampat: Pindito. Back in 1992 Pindito’s master and owner, Edi Frommenwiler, needed to find a new destination to cover when the rainy season descended upon Komodo and the Nusa Tengarra route Pindito normally sailed.

Only one liveaboard dive boat has 15+ years of operating experience in Raja Ampat: Pindito. Back in 1992 Pindito’s master and owner, Edi Frommenwiler, needed to find a new destination to cover when the rainy season descended upon Komodo and the Nusa Tengarra route Pindito normally sailed.

Trusting his intuition Edi took a chance and headed north from Flores by way of the Spice Islands. He had a hunch that the waters between Nusa Tengarra and the west coast of Papua (then called “Irian Jaya”) might hold some good diving. What he discovered on the northern end of his journey was the most biodiverse coral reef ecosystem in the world: he had discovered “Raja Ampat”.

In November of 2002 Conservation International (C.I.) in association with world-famous Australian ichthyologist Dr. Gerald Allen conducted “rapid assessment” fish counts in Raja Ampat. Marine Biologists worldwide were stunned by the results. Allen reported that this area forms the absolute apex of marine fish biodiversity in the world. It is the holy grail of marine fish speciation.

Pindito offers the most experienced and knowledgeable liveaboard operation in Raja Ampat and in Komodo. She also has unparallel experience in these UNESCO World Heritage coral reef areas. In addition, Edi and Pindito have expanded their venues with special "Super-Host" cruises during which world-reknowned filmmakers like Howard and Michelle Hall or Burt Jones and Maureen Shimlock will be aboard to share their knowledge, experiences and favorite dive sites. In addition, for the seasoned diver who has "been there, done that" try one of our special 16-day "Biodiversity Cruises" and dive your way across the entire Banda Sea!  For a full description of the Pindito cruise offerings and maps please click here.

Now you can join Pindito as she sails to and dives upon the most biodiverse coral reefs in the world. With a crew off 17 standing-by to look after you during your expedition you will be sure to discover the best diving in the world in style. See you there!