Banda Sea - Blue Whales & Dolphins!

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October 15 - 26, 2029

This special cruise offers guests a glimpse into the world of the largest mammals on earth, the blue whale! This expedition is a combination of snorkeling with whales, observation from the ship, and scuba diving in the beautiful Banda Sea.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Pindito Liveaboard

Trip Leader: Amy Christopher

This special cruise offers guests a glimpse into the world of the largest mammals on earth: blue whales! We will have the unique opportunity to snorkel alongside these majestic creatures in a respectful and safe manner. The crew is organized into “observation teams” who keep a sharp eye on the water surface for blows or other signs of whale activity, alerting the guests when the timing is right for an encounter. The whale expert and MV Pindito know the areas that are preferred by these large marine mammals (including sperm, Bryde’s and orcas) and both our long experience and trained eyes do the rest. In addition to the snorkeling experiences, approximately 24 dives will be offered on this cruise. There is something for everyone; whales in the morning, seahorses in the afternoon and everything in between. All of this takes place in the beautiful Banda Sea, home to some of the world's best diving. Healthy reefs, prolific marine life, and seamingly endless walls describe the diving environment.

This is an adventure of a lifetime in a very special part of Indonesia and is the epitome of a true adventure. The itinerary is dictated by the animals' movement; we go with the flow!

* Blue whale photo courtesy of Cat

Trip Inclusions:

11 nights aboard Pindito
All meals and snacks on board
Nitrox for certfied divers
Beverages including local beer, spirits, soft drinks
Coffee, tea and espresso drinks
Weights & tanks (12 liter)
Use of paddle boards
Round trip airport - harbor transfers
Harbor fee ($80/person)
Ocean First trip leader

Not Included:

International flights Denver - Jakarta
Domestic flights Jakarta - Ambon
Hotel nights in Jakarta
Wine
15 liter tanks
Laundry services
Indonesia visa
Fuel surcharge (TBD)
Meals not specified above
Crew gratuities
Baggage fees
Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking.
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

Trip Cost:

$8,595 based on double occupancy
$13,650 based on single occupancy

Payment Schedule:

Nonrefundable deposit to reserve space $1,000
$2,500 due September 15, 2028
Final payment due June 15, 2029
Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date

Cancellation Policy:

Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.

Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance

Experience and Certification Requirements: