M/V Paisabatu II is a wooden boat of 25,5 X 5,3 metres, with two engines of 210 CV. She was built in 2004, comfortable and stable on sea, she' offers a relaxing life on board.
Hers electronics navigation features are GPS, Sondeurs, night radar. Communication is established by VHF radio and satellite phone. Pharmacy, Oxygen and first aid kit, life jackets, extinguishers are on board.
She sails in Indonesia and offers several itineraries : Sulawesi, Bangka Islands, Lembeh Strait, Sangihe Islands, archipelagos of Togian and Bangga.
The Sulawesi cruise follows 2 itineraries : Sulawesi North and Sulawesi Centre
• North Sulawesi : program of 8 to 11 days including national park of Bunaken, Bangka Islands, Lembeh Strait and Sangihe archipelago (11days). The boat sails between March and June / October and December.
• Central Sulawesi : archupelago of Togian and Banggai (May to October – 8D/8N)
M/V Paisabatu welcomes 10 passengers in excellent conditions.
The 5 cabins on the lower deck are all with ensuite bathroom and fans.
• 3 cabins (double bed) • 2 cabins (twin bed)
On the superior deck, at the bow, is the wheelhouse, followed by crew cabins, the galley and the outdoor dining area where a mix of western and oriental food is served.
Cruises last 8 days or more. You have to fly to Luwuk airport where a representative of Paisabattu will wait for you and transfer you to the boat.
Boarding for Togian cruise is at Pagiamana Pier, 1h30 drive from Luwuk (transfer organized by operator)
The M/V Paisabatu crew is indonesian: 1 capitain, 2 deck boys, 1 engineer et 1 chef
A second boat, long of 16 m, is used to access to dive sites and for survace cover. This boat carries also the 22 tanks and compressor.
Three locals guides and a Swiss Tour Leader will take care of you. They're all certified PADI. The tour leader speaks french, english and german.
A check dive is done on the first day. You will do up to 4 dives per day (the last one is a night dive). All dives are Air no decompression and last between 60 and 70 minutes.
It's a comfortable boat, well agenced, ideal for groups. Contact us for more informations.
Included : Return Transfer from Luwuk Airport to the boat. Accomodation, meals, snacks, fruits, water, coffee, tea Professionnal PADI Guide. Tanks (12L) and weights. Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, 2 towels per pax
Non Included: Entry fee National Park of Bunaken (12€). Airport Taxes (3€ for domestic flights / 8€ for international flight) Soft Drinks 0,5€ & beers (3€). In Indonesia, wine and alcools are expensive and limited choice, don't hesitate to bring you own bottles on board. Full day Set Equipment = 20€/day Diving Computer = 6€/day Torch for night dive = 5€ /dive