Diving PNG onboard the MV Chertan,
Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
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.
Local boys in their dugout canoes bringing fresh produce to the boat as well as shells
and artifacts for the guests on the MV Chertan
The MV Chertan introduces a term many intrepid divers are unfamiliar with - luxury.
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. View the MV Chertan Quicktime Movies.
On board MV Chertan the living is easy. One of the most memorable “post diving” experiences is the food, where freshness is the key to describing the rich offerings of the region.
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Dive Package Cost
Prices are per person, and in SGD $
Note Departure time is no earlier than 6:00pm on the first day, and disembarkation is no later than 9:00am on the final day.
06-Night Dive Cruise
- S$3,507 Twin
08-Night Dive Cruise
- SGD $4,359 Twin
10-Night Dive Cruise
- SGD $5,212 Twin
Every Additional Night on Cruise
- SGD $ 426 Twin
Dive Package Includes
- Return international airfare on Air Niugini, ‘T’ Class: SIN/POM/SIN
- Return domestic airfare on Air Niugini, ‘T’ Class: POM/GUR/POM
- Return airport transfers
- Accommodation on board MV Chertan as reserved
- All meals, snacks, coffee, tea and juice
- 04 to 05 guided dives per day, with tanks and weight belt
- Environmental & Safety Fees
Dive Package Excludes
- Pre and/or post-cruise accommodation
- SGD $400 Air Niugini surcharge for residents of Malaysia, China & Hong Kong
- SGD $150 Air Niugini surcharge for non-Asian divers
- SGD $150 Air Niugini peak-season surcharge (for all international flight in Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 01-15)
- All airport taxes (currently S$567 per person)
- Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $50)
- Personal expenditure like alcohol, sodas, phone calls, tipping, etc.
- Government taxes
- Dive equipment rental (limited range available, please request in advance)
- Port Fee of US $75 per person per trip
- Fuel surcharge of US $15 per person per night
