Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Wonderful. At 1 am three days before we were scheduled to leave on the Euphoria we were stranded by them. They cancelled our tour because their were two few people reserved so they just cancelled. Along came Ondina to the rescue. They made special arrangements for us to join them at the last minute. They went above and beyond to help accommodate the four of us. Fede the cruise director helped us with flight arrangement when we were left with no internet. He truly is wonderful at his job. The diving was spectacular and the dive sites were well planed. There is a bit of current but with the help of the dive guides this was manageable. The boat was clean and well attended to . The food was always good and plenty of selection. The crew was kind and courteous. They went out of their way to ensure your comfort. I would highly recommend this boat for your diving adventure. We will for certain be returning one day soon. Thank you to the entire crew of the Ondina.”
Recommended for: The crew was amazing, the diving was incredible and the cruise director went above and beyond always.
Customer Review By Bradford C, from: United States scored the Ondina Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 12 reviews and information click here: Ondina Liveaboard .
Is The Ondina Liveaboard Right For You?
Quick Facts about the Ondina Liveaboard
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✓ The Ondina Liveaboard Is Best For:
- ✓Intermediate divers looking to build experience
- ✓Social divers who enjoy meeting new people
- ✓Those who enjoy traditional sailing vessels
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ The Ondina Liveaboard Is Not Ideal For:
- ✗Budget-conscious travelers
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
- ✗Divers seeking extreme or technical diving challenges
The Ondina Liveaboard Is Perfect If You Want...
- •Raja Ampat's unmatched biodiversity
- •Komodo National Park diving
- •Manta ray encounters
- •World-class macro and muck diving
- •Komodo Island encounters with Komodo dragons
The Ondina Liveaboard scores 8/10 on the boat features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 8/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Boat Features, as it has 8 of the 10 key boat features (see below).
The Ondina Liveaboard has audio and video entertainment in the lounge for you to relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives or in the evenings. In addition, it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are always topped up, and your dive kit is always ready for the next dive.
What’s more, it maintains a near one to one crew to guest ratio, which supports quick service and strong safety cover.
Below is the full list of 10 key boat features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 8 of the 10 key features.
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Smart Voyager accreditation
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WIFI Internet
Boat FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
Does the Ondina Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
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Boat information:
- The Ondina liveaboard provides beach towels and deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Ondina liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Ondina liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- The Ondina liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include port and fuel fees.
- The Ondina liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- The Ondina liveaboard has dedicated family cabins designed for parents and children sharing together (see the cabin options below), even though it is not specifically tagged as a family friendly cruise in the features. Click Liveaboards With Family Cabins if you want to see other boats with family cabins, or Family Friendly Cruises if you prefer trips that are marketed more broadly for families.
- The Ondina liveaboard is available for private charter, making it a great option for scuba diving clubs, groups of friends, underwater photography teams, and families who want the whole boat to themselves. With up to 8 cabins available, your group can enjoy an exclusive itinerary, flexible dive schedule, and the privacy of a full-boat charter; click liveaboards available for private charter to compare this liveaboard with other boats that are available for private charter.
- The Ondina liveaboard is not specifically listed as a budget-friendly option, and is better suited to divers who are happy to pay more for upgraded comfort, premium facilities, and a higher overall experience while exploring Indonesia’s dive sites; if your priority is keeping costs down, you can check current discounts using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare this vessel with other liveaboards that are marketed as more budget-friendly.
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The Ondina Liveaboard scores 5/10 on the cabin features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 5/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Cabin Features, as it has 5 of the 10 key cabin features (see below).
The Ondina Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable if you want to relax in your cabin between dives, and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes additional cabin luxuries such as complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping, which means you can pack lighter and enjoy a more relaxed trip.
What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to your diving trip.
Below is the full list of 10 key cabin features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 5 of the 10 key features.
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Cabin FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
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Are the cabins non-smoking on the Ondina Liveaboard?
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How many guests and cabins does the Ondina Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Ondina Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Ondina Liveaboard does not offer a laundry service. If you would like this service onboard, click Laundry service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Ondina Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Ondina Liveaboard provides complimentary toiletries, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Ondina Liveaboard has dedicated family cabins designed for parents and children to share together; you can see these layouts in the cabin types section below. It is not specifically tagged as a family friendly cruise in the features, so if you’d like more boats with this type of cabin, look at Liveaboards With Family Cabins, or browse Family Friendly Cruises if you want trips that are marketed more broadly for families.
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The Ondina Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- 8 Twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms
The Ondina Liveaboard scores 10/10 on the diving features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 10/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Diving Features, as it has 10 of 10 key diving features (see below).
The Ondina Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses onboard, so you can update or advance your diver certification whilst you are on your liveaboard trip. In addition, The Ondina Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. What’s more, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
After a dive you can rinse off using warm outside showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater. You’ll also find DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Ondina Liveaboard. Also, Sidemount diving is supported on the Ondina Liveaboard, which is useful if you prefer to carry cylinders on your side.
On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. Plus, The Ondina Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. On top of that, Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
Below is the full list of 10 key diving features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 10 of the 10 key features.
Diving FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
Does the Ondina Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Ondina Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Ondina Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Ondina Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Ondina Liveaboard?
Does the Ondina Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Ondina Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Ondina Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Ondina Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Ondina Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Ondina Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Ondina Liveaboard
The Ondina Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 50 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Ondina liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- The Ondina liveaboard offers a private dive guide, which is an optional extra charge. Click Private dive guide to find other liveaboards that offer free, or as a paid extra, a private dive guide.
- The Ondina liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, and in particular a nitrox course, which are an optional extra charge. Click Scuba diving courses or Nitrox course to find other liveaboards that offer scuba courses onboard.
- If you would like to do extra dives on the Ondina liveaboard, you will have to pay an extra charge for these.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
List of Indonesia dive sites visited by the Ondina Liveaboard
We do not yet have region and dive site data set up for Indonesia.
The Ondina Liveaboard scores 9/10 on the food features SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 9/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating For Food Features, as it has 9 of the 10 total key food and dining features (see below).
The Ondina Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements and you can add these in special requests on step two of the booking form. But you are requested to limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies. It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu, so if you are a vegetarian or vegan you’ll definately not go hungry on your dive trip. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy sea views and ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard.
What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
Below is the full list of 10 key food features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 9 of the 10 key features.
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Dining FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
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What cuisine is served on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Dining and food information:
- You can enjoy a Beach BBQ whilst onboard.
- Meals are served buffet style on the Ondina Liveaboard.
- Set menu dinners are listed, which can feel more structured at meal times.
The Ondina Liveaboard scores 8/10 on the drinks & refreshments SDE Liveaboard Rating
BelowWhen I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 8/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating For Drinks and Refreshment Features, as it has 8 of the 10 total key drink and refreshment features (see below). In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, soft drinks at meal times, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
Below is the full list of 10 key drinks & refreshments features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 8 of the 10 key features.
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Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Ondina Liveaboard?
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Is alcohol available on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Ondina Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Ondina Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Soft drinks at meal times
- Tea & coffee
- Welcome cocktails
The Ondina Liveaboard scores 5/10 on the non-diver companion SDE Liveaboard Rating
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 5/10 on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for Non-Diver Companion Rating, as it has 5 of the 10 total key non-diver companion features (see below).
The Ondina Liveaboard is suitable for non-divers, with activities such as snorkelling. These keep everyone involved between dives and make the trip enjoyable for partners or friends who prefer to stay above the surface. In addition, Snorkel gear is included on the Ondina Liveaboard, handy for reef time between dives or as an activity with non-divers. What’s more, A naturalist guide is included on the Ondina Liveaboard, enriching reef and island visits with wildlife insights.
there is a small library on the Ondina Liveaboard with fish ID books and light reading and you will often find titles left by previous guests too. You’ll also find Wellness options are available on the Ondina Liveaboard, such as massage, spa treatments, or a sauna to unwind between or after dive days. These can be great options for non-divers as well.
Below is the full list of 10 key non-diver companion features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 5 of the 10 key features.
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Non-Dive Companion FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
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Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- Land excursions
- Naturalist guide
- Snorkel Gear
- Snorkelling guide
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Ondina Liveaboard
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 3/5 on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 3 of the 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Ondina Liveaboard has a dedicated camera station close to the dive deck, which lets you gear up quickly, check your housing and swap batteries or memory cards between dives. In addition, it offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
What’s more, it provides dedicated charging stations for cameras, strobes, torches and laptops so your batteries are always topped up and ready for the next dive.
Below is the full list of 5 key underwater photographer features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 3 of the 5 key features.
Underwater photographer FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Does the Ondina Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Does the Ondina Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Ondina Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Ondina Liveaboard
When I reviewed the Ondina Liveaboard it scored 1/3 on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 1 of the 3 key technical diving features (see below).
If you dive sidemount, the Ondina Liveaboard supports it, but when planning your dives check cylinder options and the deck set-up, so your configuration is comfortable and properly supported for the dives planned.
Below is the full list of 3 key tech diving features for the Ondina Liveaboard. This liveaboard includes 1 of the 3 key features.
Tech diving FAQs for the Ondina Liveaboard
Is sidemount diving supported on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Ondina Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Ondina Liveaboard?
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Ondina Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Ondina dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Indonesia. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Ondina liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Ondina liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Beach BBQ
- Included Beach towels
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Land excursions
- Included Naturalist guide
- Included Snacks
- Included Snorkel Gear
- Included Snorkelling guide
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Soft drinks at meal times
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Welcome cocktails
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The other features that are not included on the Ondina liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Ondina Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Ondina charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Indonesia.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Ondina liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Alcoholic drinks at dinner
- Included Extra dives
- Included Gratuities
- Included Massage
- Included Nitrox
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Wine with dinner
Ondina Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Ondina dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Ondina liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included Park
- Included Port and Fuel Fees
Ondina Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 32.0m (105.0ft)
- Beam: 8.0m (26.2ft)
- Max guests: 16
- Cabins: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
Ondina Liveaboard Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Ondina Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Ondina Liveaboard. Ondina Liveaboard scores 70% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 12 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included Fishfinder
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The ondina liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Ondina Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Not included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Not included Engine room CCTV
- Not included Search light