Ondina

Ondina was built to operate as an owner operated vessel diving all over the many islands in Indonesia. Built traditional by the Bugis ship builders in Tanah Beru, Bira, South Sulawesi. All the while the building was watched over by the owner, meaning standards are high. Attention to detail and the ease for divers is very good.

Lounge

Fitted throughout in solid wood, leaving a wooden finish that gives a really warming feeling throughout. The lounge area has good entertainments with videos, music CD's and games at hand for those who may not be diving as much as others. A recent addition of an upper deck sunshade makes for a better place to dry off between dives, without burning in direct sun.

Dining Area

Spacious dining area where snacks and fresh fruits are always there for free consumption as you please. All food is cooked and served by friendly multi-lingual female service crew.

Ondina guest rooms

Cabin

All but two cabins are fitted with a large comfortable double bed and a single bunk bed. Plenty of storage space in each room for baggage, clothing and other bits and bobs. All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms. Two other rooms are fitted with a large double bed, en-suite and plenty of storage space.

Bathroom

All bathrooms are adequate though serving the purpose well enough and fitted out with a classic wooden varnished finish. Showers and toilets are western water conservation style. All cabins have 220 volt electricity good for any extra charging needs and very good lighting for reading in the evenings. Walkway to the cabins is decked out with traditionally made handy crafts from the various areas of Indonesia visited by Ondina, throughout there wide ranging itinerary.

Ondina tender boats

Tender Boat

Ondina has 2 rigid inflatable tender boats with another small fibre glass tender to take divers to the dive sites.

Camera systems

A table at the rear of the boat is dedicated for camera and video. Charging stations are inside within the dive deck with 220 and 110Volt systems available.

E6 processing available!

Ondina dive systems

An easy access ladder to the tender boats on either side, always diving from tender boats with the main vessel safely moored on most occasions. It is usually possible to make up to 4 dives per day including a night dive, depending on the logistics of the itinerary. A small room serves as a wetsuit hanging area with a hot water deck shower for rinsing off after dives.

Let's not forget Food

Food starts around 6.30 with a daily rotation of fresh bread with eggs any style, then pancakes with spreads the next day. Snacks of biscuits, wafers and fresh fruit are always on hand for helping yourself. A variety of meals are served for lunch and in the evenings.

Ondina conclusion

For diving in style on a European owned/operated Pinisi, travelling in comfort. Ondina may be a great choice for you. This is also a great boat for those wanting to do more land tours in Indonesia.
Note: Ondina has a fairly liberal smoking policy for a more European based clientele, though they are getting there slowly!

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