Papua New Guinea is located in the coral triangle of marine biodiversity with the highest diversity of tropical fish and coral in the world.
It occupies the eastern portion of the island of New Guinea, the second largest island in the world. Situated directly north of Australia, it consists of a mainland with some 600 islands, of which New Britain, New Ireland and Bougainville are the largest.
Papua New Guinea is recognised internationally as one of the best dive locations in the world with twice as many marine species as the waters of the Red Sea and up to ten times as many as the Caribbean. It has become known as an 'underwater photographers' paradise' with many international award-winning photos being taken in PNG waters.
The country is surrounded by the Bismarck, Coral and Solomon seas whose constant movements feed and enrich the marine environment. With 17,000 km of coastline and 45,000 sq kms of reef systems, divers can enjoy minimal contact with other dive groups. The immense diversity of sites include barrier reefs, coral walls, coral gardens, patch reefs, fringing reefs, sea grass beds, coral atolls and wrecks.
Papua New Guinea is easily accessible from Singapore on
Air Niugini . The return flights to Port Moresby are scheduled twice-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
Eco Adventures is the Singapore wholesaler for
Air Niugini and will be more than happy to put together scuba diving and adventure packages, packaged with flights, for you.
Check out the Insider reports/reviews of Papua New Guinea resorts, liveaboards and dive sites at www.undercurrent.org
5D3N, 8-dives package fr S$1,760 per diver, including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
Loloata Island Resort offers the unique qualities of convenience and natural beauty. The resort island is only 15 minutes from the international airport in Port Moresby, but you’ll feel like you’re a world away on this beautiful Melanesian garden isle.
Loloata and its surrounding reefs and islands are the perfect nature study and are regularly visited by botanists, marine biologists and others with a special interest in our flora, fauna and rarer marine species.
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8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $3,186 per diver including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
Kavieng is situated at the northern tip of New Ireland Province, a long narrow island, 90 minutes flight from Port Moresby. It has often been described as a “typical Somerset Maughan south sea island port”. The New Irelanders are a friendly people who have maintained their traditional lifestyle. During WW2, Kavieng was at the front line of the Japanese’ southward advance and many of the island’s towns, infrastructure and industry was destroyed. The area is littered with silent reminders of those days gone by. Kavieng and the surrounding area offers a range of accommodation, beautiful beaches and excellent reef and wreck diving.
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8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $2,815 per diver including return airfare ex-Singapore
Walindi Plantation Resort is an intimate dive resort catering to a maximum of 29 guests. Being just a 45-minute drive from Hoskins Airport in West New Britain, it is a quick and easy trip. Walindi can be reached from Port Moresby first by plane to Hoskins, and then by car (1 hour).
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12D10N, 21-dives package from SGD $4,275 per diver including return airfare ex-SIN
Tufi Dive Resort is one of the more luxurious dive resorts in PNG, and offers splendid 180 degree views over the fjord. The main building houses a dining room, lounge, bar, reception, office and laundry. Built from timber to harmonise with tropical surroundings, it features traditional woven walls and exquisite carvings from many regions of PNG. It’s an inviting place to relax, relive the day’s diving experiences and plan tomorrow’s unique diving, trekking or kayaking adventures. Outside is a terraced dining area with spectacular views.
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8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $2,477 per diver including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
Papua New Guinea’s hottest new destination is near Rabaul, the wreck diving capital of the Bismark Sea. Critters, W.W.2 wrecks – ships and planes, adventure diving to remote islands and exciting Papua New Guinea reef dives – Kabaira Dive…
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The MV FeBrina is one of the world’s best known live-aboard dive boats. The boat is a 72-foot long vessel taking a maximum of 12 passengers, fully air-conditioned and fitted with every convenience to make your trip one of the most enjoyable you will ever experience.
The MV FeBrina cruises from Walindi, the world renowned dive resort located on the North Coast of New Britain. Walindi, with its fern draped bungalows nestled amongst beach front rain forest, is a perfect home base from which to begin and end your FeBrina dive trip.
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The MV Golden Dawn is a luxury liveaboard dive vessel catering to experienced certified divers doing 10-day trips to some of the most remote parts of Papua New Guinea. The 80′s MV Golden Dawn operates in many different regions of PNG. From the most northern islands of Wuvulu, Ninigo and Hermits, to the most southern of atolls, Eastern Fields. The vessel has the advantage of offering the best diving conditions possible choosing each region’s premium season. Her sophisticated stabilizer system and size allow her the most comfort for a maximum group of ten divers.
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The M/Y Spirit of Niugini was conceived and built to meet the needs of a serious diver who demands a superior level of accommodation and lifestyle.
The M/Y Spirit of Niugini
She has been specifically designed for tropical living with air-conditioned and open-air lounges and a sun deck for guests to…
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MV Telita is one the most luxurious dive charter vessels of her size operating in Papua New Guinea. Since purchased in 2003, MV Telita has undergone several extensive refits and is now very, very comfortable.
She sleeps 10 guests in 05 renovated cabins, and now have modern well appointed ensuite bathrooms & W/C. The air conditioning is ducted & individually controlled, hair dryers and dual voltage power supplies are installed throughout.
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The world’s most exotic diving destination has a new attraction. She is the MV Chertan, a purpose-built dive boat which has begun operations out of Alotau in Milne Bay and is equipped with a full complement of crew which includes your host and divemaster Rob van der Loos.
The vessel is the culmination of a dream for Rob who’s had 30 years exploring the blue, clear waters of Milne Bay and beyond: it has given him a unique insight into the wonders of the area.
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From January through March and during July and August, Star Dancer embarks from Rabaul, rich in history and protected from the southeasterly tradewinds by the Gazelle Peninsular. In the early months, Star Dancer leaves Rabaul for the South Coast of New Britain Island where divers enjoy some of the best critter diving available along with an exciting up-the-river trip to a fresh water blue hole. In July and August, the diving from Rabaul along the North Coast of New Britain to Walindi offers great variety from lovely fans and whips to sharks to frog fish and much more.
The rest of the year, Star Dancer embarks from Walindi Plantation located on West New Britain Island on the east side of the Willaumez Peninsula, offering a variety of itineraries which include Kimbe Bay, Father’s Reefs and the Witu Islands.
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ADEX 2010 Promotion: 8D6N Tawali Resort package with up to 15 dives from SGD $3,287 per diver including return airfare, ex-Singapore
Tucked away, only accessible by boat, sits what may be Papua New Guinea’s best kept scuba diving secret – Tawali Resort. Welcome to the exotic culture of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and to Tawali Resort. Located on a volcanic bluff overlooking the clear protected waters of Milne Bay, Tawali offers travelers a unique location to dive, relax and enjoy the unspoiled wonders of this magnificent part of the world.
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ADEX Special Promotion: 8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $2,608 per diver including return airfare ex-Singapore
Walindi Plantation Resort is an intimate dive resort catering to a maximum of 29 guests. Being just a 45-minute drive from Hoskins Airport in West New Britain, it is a quick and easy trip. Walindi can be reached from Port Moresby first by plane to Hoskins, and then by car (1 hour).
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Enjoy the unique beauty of Milne Bay on land and underwater on-board the Spirit of Niugini
Nov 03-12, 2010
Join us for amazing diving and a chance to experience the 7th Annual Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival.
Starting at USD $3,312, includes 09 nights accommodations on-board the Spirit of Niugini, all diving,
land excursions,…
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Join in The Spirit of New Guinea
July 04 – 13, 2010
Spend 06 days diving Nuacata, Sewa Bay and the Amplettes (Best of Milne Bay), 02 days at the Milamala Festival, 01 day at the Thermal Hot Springs on Fergusson Island.
Starting at USD $3,395 tour price includes 09 nights on-board the Spirit of…
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For 2010 the ‘Kalibobo Spirit’ will undertake a limited number of special expeditionary cruises up the Sepik River and to the Trobriand Islands.
2010 departure dates and costs are listed below.
Each cruise will operate with a minimum of 10, maximum of 18 passengers, or under charter.
Other dates are available for charter…
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8D6N, 12-dives package from S$2,845 per diver including return airfare ex-Singapore
Tufi Dive Resort is one of the more luxurious dive resorts in PNG, and offers splendid 180 degree views over the fjord. The main building houses a dining room, lounge, bar, reception, office and laundry. Built from timber to harmonise with tropical surroundings, it features traditional woven walls and exquisite carvings from many regions of PNG. It’s an inviting place to relax, relive the day’s diving experiences and plan tomorrow’s unique diving, trekking or kayaking adventures. Outside is a terraced dining area with spectacular views.
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8D6N Tawali Resort package with up to 16 dives from S$3,346 per diver including return airfare, ex-Singapore
Tucked away, only accessible by boat, sits what may be Papua New Guinea’s best kept scuba diving secret – Tawali Resort. Welcome to the exotic culture of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and to Tawali Resort. Located on a volcanic bluff overlooking the clear protected waters of Milne Bay, Tawali offers travelers a unique location to dive, relax and enjoy the unspoiled wonders of this magnificent part of the world.
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