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The Oneironaut Life

Frank van der Linde and crew... travel, adventure, exploration, boat building and Vlogging!

18/04/2024

We've posted a lot about the volcanoes we've admired along our journey while in Indonesia over the last 9 months. Now, there's one in the news as Mount Ruang on the northern side of Sulawesi Island has at least 5 large eruptions since Wednesday.

Our friend Andre, who has worked as an engineer with us for years and also worked hard on the rebuild of MY Oneironaut was on his way home and thankfully did get home safely despite multiple delays and flight cancellations due to the volcanic ash.

These volcanoes are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. So far there have been no reports of casualties but our thoughts are with all those affected. Stay safe Indonesia 🇮🇩 🙏 ❤️

Photo credit: Center for Volcanology and Geographical Hazard Mitigation, Mount Ruang, Indonesia

15/04/2024

📍Arborek Island, Raja Ampat
Between manta dives we went ashore on Arborek Island for a coffee break ☕️
This small village Island welcomes visitors and you can buy small handicrafts and souvenirs here.

Close by the famous dive sites of Manta Sandy and Manta Ridge, we weren't the only visitors sheltering from the cloudy skies.

This tourism village is not too extensive in terms of size. The land covers around a 7-hectare area, it will not take much time to explore the whole village. There are around 40 families living in the village.

It made for a very pleasant coffee stop and beautiful cloudy skies!

13/04/2024

We're sure you're all waiting to hear today's update to find out whether we did see the Red Bird of Paradise 🐦🤣🤣🤣

NO. We were up at 4am and exploring our way into the jungle in darkness but today was not the day.
Still, we ventured into the mangroves where few ever go, we refuelled at the village and the local guide's bird calling was impressive!
📍 Gam, Raja Ampat

12/04/2024

Never dived Sawanderek jetty before... this was a great way to start the weekend!
Wobbegong... turtle... snappers... sunlight and scenery ✨️
Waking up early tomorrow to hopefully find the Red Bird of Paradise.
Fingers crossed 🤞

11/04/2024

Nature at its best.
A fairytale landscape here in Raja Ampat
🥰🥰🥰

10/04/2024

🍻 Yesssss you heard it right... Now brewing our own beer on board Living The Oneironaut Life!

Beer, birds and bo***es all in one week.
What more to say? 🤣🤣🤣 😜😜😜

06/04/2024

Nothing like having a b***y join the cruise to Sorong 🤣🤣🤣

23/03/2024

SECRET DIVE SITE 🤫🤫🤫😝😝😝
Jumped in the ocean at an unknown pinnacle to see what might be there, and found this...

What a find!

This 2 year journey across Asia Pacific is one of discovery and exploration. Exploratory dives can be rubbish, but they can also be THIS!
This is

There's still untouched nature. It's beautiful.
📍Raja Ampat, Indonesia (not Manta Sandy)

21/03/2024

🌊We have dived into the mesmerizing world of Raja Ampat! 🇮🇩
Watch in awe as these majestic mantas gracefully glide through this marine paradise.

❓️Did you know? Manta rays are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean, with the largest brain of any fish. Despite their massive size, they're gentle giants, feeding on plankton and small fish. These incredible creatures can reach wingspans of up to 20 feet, making them a sight to behold!

🌏 Raja Ampat, located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula is renowned for its unparalleled marine biodiversity. With over 1,500 species of fish and 75% of the world's known coral species, it's a haven for divers and marine enthusiasts alike.

Prepare to be enchanted by the dance of the mantas and the vibrant colors of the coral reefs as we share more of our journey 🐠🌴

21/03/2024

Happy to see Jesus is watching over us as we cruise through this channel 🤣🤣🤣

17/03/2024

🌊✨ Cruising through paradise the last 2 weeks!

From the shores of Fak Fak, our journey embarked on March 5th, leading us on a captivating adventure so far spanning more than 280 nautical miles across the breathtaking expanse of Raja Ampat. 🌏
We're now at 00°30.922S, 130°39.489`E and still have more to explore here!

Dive after dive, we've been spellbound by the sheer beauty that this marine wonderland has to offer. 💙

Here, in the heart of the Coral Triangle, nature's canvas flourishes with vibrant hues and life in abundance. 🐠🌿

Did you know? Raja Ampat boasts an unrivaled reputation as one of the premier dive destinations worldwide! 🏆

With over 1,500 species of fish and an astonishing 75% of all known coral species found here, it's no wonder why divers and nature enthusiasts alike are drawn to its pristine waters. 🌊✨
Each dive site tells a unique story, from vibrant coral gardens to mesmerizing underwater seascapes teeming with marine life. 🐢🐠🦀

This Sunday as we reflect on our journey, we're reminded of the importance of preserving these precious ecosystems for generations to come. 🌱 Let's continue to cherish and protect the wonders of Raja Ampat and beyond. 🌏💙

10/03/2024

We are back out on the ocean in Indonesia, continuing the 2-year exploration of Asia Pacific on board MY Oneironaut 🥰
Where are we now?
RAJA AMPAT [Not in these photos]

✳️ Small update:
We had a busy 2-month break from MY Oneironaut to move another vessel out of French Polynesia, and to look at new and exciting (possible future boat rebuild) projects in Australia. 🤫🤫🤫🫣🫣🫣

At the start of this month we flew back to the boat in Fak Fak, via the Twin Towers in KL, then Makassar for provisions, then Sorong for more provisions, and finally, we reached the boat and bid farewell to Fak Fak! Somehow we managed to carry 100kg of luggage and carried 10kg of coffee beans in carry-on 🤣🤣🤣

Now in Raja Ampat, but sharing here a few moments that brought us to where we are today.
You can follow our stories for daily updates 🤩🤩🤩 Always Living The Oneironaut Life

07/01/2024

What to say? 2023 was good to us.
As we leave Indonesia behind and take off into the night sky, we look forward to the adventures ahead... and Indonesia, we'll be back later next month to continue the journey across the rest of Asia Pacific on board MY Oneironaut.

Now we've some work to do so we can take time to share some of the last few weeks of adventures... so many photos and videos... watch this space 🥰🥰🥰

#2023

31/12/2023

Wishing all our friends, family and followers a happy new year... we've crossed over to 2024 already and on our way to Fak Fak.

Best wishes from West Papua.
#2024

28/12/2023

Christmas arrived a bit late with the most amazing Christmas gift...

Watch to the end to see a photo bombing dolphin 🐬 🤣🤣🤣

27/12/2023

Here we are!

Merry Christmas to all from here!
Living The Oneironaut Life (currently in West Papua)
🎄✨️❤️

16/12/2023

Wow. Just wow. Incredibly beautiful here exploring the lagoons, bays and rock formations near Namatote Island 🥰🥰🥰

15/12/2023

It's been a fun few days and who says there's no Christmas spirit out on a boat 🤣😝🥰

10/12/2023

It's a rainy day on board MY Oneironaut today but if this video doesn't brighten up the day then nothing will!

On Friday we joined with the Harbour Master and Customs folk at the Port of Fak Fak to tell you what we think about Fak Fak!
🥰🥰🥰🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰

02/12/2023

Yesterday we came across a gem of a place on Banda Neira...

Beautiful decor in old colonial style and as promised, here are the photos 🥰🥰🥰

The stunning volcano of Gunung Api can be found through an archway at the top of the stairs, and we enjoyed a tasty lunch on the terrace before crossing the street to walk around Fort Belgica. Seeped in history and a good chance to purchase souvenirs such as books, maps, nutmeg oil and candy 🤩🤩🤩

All in all, well worth a visit if you're in the area!

01/12/2023

Today was a day of culture and history in Banda 🥰🥰🥰

Fort Belgica was originally a defensive fortress built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. A symbol of the world's past spice trade, Fort Belgica is officially registered as a cultural heritage site.

The existing Fort Belgica was constructed with a pentagonal structure, with 5 angles and 5 large towers at every corner. It's the only one of its kind in Banda area. It did change hands a couple of times between the Dutch and the Brits before being partially demolished in 1904.

Good news for visitors... it has since been restored! The final restoration was completed in 1991 by the order of General Benny Moerdani (the then Indonesian Minister of Defence and Security).

29/11/2023

***EXTRAORDINARY DEAL***
On 31st July 1667 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 officially swapped this island (Run Island, Banda Sea) for a Dutch-owned 🇳🇱 swamp-land, now known as modern day New York!

Why?
Cloves and nutmeg at that time were expensive and Run Island is full of it! The competition to find the "Spice Islands" was crucial to the Dutch, Brits, Spanish and Portuguese to take the lead in the spice trade.

The British took control of the island in 1616 but in 1667, with the Treaty of Breda, it was handed over to the Dutch. Meanwhile New Amsterdam became... New York.

Frank reckons this was a great deal... what do you think? 🤔 🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆

28/11/2023

A beautiful way to spend an evening... floating in the middle of Banda Sea as the sun goes down 🥰🥰🥰

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We're sure you're all waiting to hear today's update to find out whether we did see the Red Bird of Paradise 🐦🤣🤣🤣 NO. We were up at 4am and exploring our way into the jungle in darkness but today was not the day. Still, we ventured into the mangroves where few ever go, we refuelled at the village and the local guide's bird calling was impressive! 📍 Gam, Raja Ampat #anotherdayanotheradventure #livingtheoneironautlife #rajaampat

Never dived Sawanderek jetty before... this was a great way to start the weekend! Wobbegong... turtle... snappers... sunlight and scenery ✨️ Waking up early tomorrow to hopefully find the Red Bird of Paradise. Fingers crossed 🤞 #LivingTheOneironautLife #naturebeauty #rajaampat #sawanderek

Nature at its best. A fairytale landscape here in Raja Ampat 🥰🥰🥰 #LivingTheOneironautLife #mangroves #lostinparadise

Nothing like having a booby join the cruise to Sorong 🤣🤣🤣 #birdsofindonesia

Beautiful morning at Boo East, watching a turtle enjoy a soft coral breakfast 🥰🥰🥰 Did you know 6 of the world's 7 known marine turtle species can be found in Indonesian waters? We explore. We discover. We learn. 🥰🐢🥰🐢🥰💙

SECRET DIVE SITE 🤫🤫🤫😝😝😝 Jumped in the ocean at an unknown pinnacle to see what might be there, and found this... What a find! This 2 year journey across Asia Pacific is one of discovery and exploration. Exploratory dives can be rubbish, but they can also be THIS! This is #LivingTheOneironautLife There's still untouched nature. It's beautiful. 📍Raja Ampat, Indonesia (not Manta Sandy) #discovernature #divetheworld

🌊We have dived into the mesmerizing world of Raja Ampat! 🇮🇩 Watch in awe as these majestic mantas gracefully glide through this marine paradise. ❓️Did you know? Manta rays are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean, with the largest brain of any fish. Despite their massive size, they're gentle giants, feeding on plankton and small fish. These incredible creatures can reach wingspans of up to 20 feet, making them a sight to behold! 🌏 Raja Ampat, located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula is renowned for its unparalleled marine biodiversity. With over 1,500 species of fish and 75% of the world's known coral species, it's a haven for divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Prepare to be enchanted by the dance of the mantas and the vibrant colors of the coral reefs as we share more of our journey 🐠🌴 #RajaAmpat #MantaMagic #OceanWonder #LivingTheOneironautLife

Farewell to Fak Fak

Christmas arrived a bit late with the most amazing Christmas gift... Watch to the end to see a photo bombing dolphin 🐬 🤣🤣🤣 #lucky #christmas2023 #kaimana #whaleshark #dolphins

It's a rainy day on board MY Oneironaut today but if this video doesn't brighten up the day then nothing will! On Friday we joined with the Harbour Master and Customs folk at the Port of Fak Fak to tell you what we think about Fak Fak! 🥰🥰🥰🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰 #fakfak #indonesia #WestPapua #LivingTheOneironautLife

So... we're die-hard Max fans on MY Oneironaut #maxverstappen #Max33 But we made an exception for HAMMER-time underwater in the Banda Sea today 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩💙💙💙

The whole of Saumlaki came out to see us... they are so happy to welcome us back 🤣🤣🤣

I've made a video to share with you all why I choose Apeks XL4 OCEA scuba regulator as my number one. Apeks have always been leaders as a scuba diving equipment manufacturer, and their quality is second to none, but with the XL4 OCEA, they've really raised the bar. This is 100% sustainable! ♻️ ♻️ Recycled post consumer waste - the OCEA 2nd stage is made from it! ♻️ Bio-materials - the coloured parts of the reg are made from bioplastic 🌞 Made with sunshine - 400 solar panels on the roof of the factory operates the manufacturing machinery ♻️ Lead-free brass is used by replacing the lead components with silicone ♻️ Coolant recycling - Apeks remove the coolant from the scrap brass, filter it and feed it back to their machines to resuse over and over ♻️ Apeks collect the waste brass created during their machining process ♻️ Zero waste to landfill - Apeks use 100% of the general waste from their factory to generate energy On top of all this, it's a GREAT REG TO BREATHE FROM! I'll admit, this was a gift from a friend that works for Apeks, but he didn't ask me to do this. I wanted to - because as you know, I'm passionate about SUSTAINABILITY and the OCEAN and this regulator and concept could not be more "me". Well done APEKS! May other scuba equipment manufacturers take your lead ♻️🥰🥰🥰 #100percentsustainable #apeks #scubaregulator #XL4OCEA #sustainability #gifted

Feel the emotion! See full video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/i2ML5Wamu9A

Ok, so if you don't know by now I am a HUUUUUUUGE fan of Seakeeper 🥰🥰🥰🥰 In rebuilding my boat, and doing my research, I decided that having a Seakeeper gyrostabiliser on board was a no-brainer. Imagine - no more boat roll. A dream! 🛥️🛥️🛥️ That dream became a reality. M/Y Oneironaut does indeed now have a Seakeeper 26 on board and it makes the world of difference. I'm soooooooo happy with it 🥰🥰🥰 This is a clip from my YouTube channel. Look how happy it makes me? 😂😂😂 The full video takes you on my own journey from the first research and product demos at the Fort Lauderdale boat show last year, through to installation of the Seakeeper earlier this year, through to the latest real-life footage of the Seakeeper doing its thing while encountering 27+ knot winds on board MY Oneironaut at sea! Seriously guys, this is the BOMB! 💥 You have to see it to believe it! Check out the full video on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/i2ML5Wamu9A

Was busy busy busy until late last night at the shipyard. More about this soon - applying Finsulate to the boat's hull 🥰🥰🥰 Got it all on camera for you guys and looking forward to share it with you! ✈️ Now heading to BOOT Düsseldorf, hoping to find Garmin to purchase their iReach devices and to pick up Iridium satellite phones from PredictWind It's all coming together. Not long until the next adventure 🥰🥰🥰 #LivingTheOneironautLife #bootdusseldorf #Finsulate #garminmarine #predictwind

Full version now on my YouTube channel - check it out!

Heyyyyy lovely Facebook followers... on this happy Friday I have something really special to share with you! I am in love love LOVE with what I made for my boat M/Y Oneironaut this week and I couldn't wait to show you. In this video I show you how I designed and made my own LED back-lit sign for the boat! Building a megayacht is not easy, and not cheap(!) but with this lighting solution, I have managed to save a lot and I hope you'll agree with me on this, it looks AMAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZING! I'm so happy with the result 🥰🥰🥰 See how I did it in the video below but for the FULL VIDEO you need to go to my YouTube channel! Then you get to see my masterpiece lit up on the side of the boat. It's worth a watch! I'll put the link in the comments below but... DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE 😉 Thank you and happppy Friday 🥰🥰🥰