Combine the breathtaking beauty and excitement of underwater Papua New Guinea aboard MV FeBrina with the startling colours and culture on land at the National Mask Festival, Kokokpo in July 2009.
Masks, or “tumbuan’ are an important part of the culture of Papua New Guinea. As diverse are the peoples of Papua New Guinea, the masks and the different meanings and traditions of each mask embodies also differ greatly from region to region. The National Mask Festival takes place in Kokopo, Rabaul from Jul 15-18, 2009.
The MV FeBrina is one of the world’s best known live-aboard dive boats.
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.
Diving is easy – FeBrina ties up to permanent moorings on top of the reef thereby eliminating any damage to the delicate substrate. Ample back deck area provides easy access to your dive gear and plenty of room to kit up, and attentive dive crew are on hand to assist divers with camera gear… the next thing you know you are in the water.
Day 01 / Jul 16 / Mon / Singapore – Port Moresby (PX393 SIN/POM 0850/0500 +1DAY)
Day 02 / Jul 17 / Tue / Arrive Port Moresby – Rabaul – Kokopo (Mask Festival) (PX274 POM/RAB 1455/1620)
Day 03 / Jul 18 / Wed / Kokopo (Mask Festival) – embark Febrina in the evening
Day 04 / Jul 19 / Thu / Diving off Febrina
Day 05 / Jul 20 / Fri / Diving off Febrina
Day 06 / Jul 21 / Sat / Diving off Febrina
Day 07 / Jul 22 / Sun / Diving off Febrina
Day 08 / Jul 23 / Mon / Diving off Febrina
Day 09 / Jul 24 / Tue / Diving off Febrina
Day 10 / Jul 25 / Wed / Febrina – arrive Walindi in the evening
Day 11 / Jul 26 / Thu / Walindi – Hoskin – Port Moresby – Singapore! (PX840 HKN/POM 1000/1130)
Trip Price
Prices in SGD and based on 2 divers sharing a twin room/cabin
- SGD $4,960 Per Diver
Note Departure of boat from Rabaul is no earlier than 6:00pm on the Jul 18, and disembarkation from boat at Walindi is no later than 9:00am on the final day.
Trip Validity
- Jul 16 – 26, 2009
Trip Price Includes
- Return flights from Singapore to Port Moresby, and domestic flights to Rabaul and from Hoskins on Air Niugini: SIN/POM/RAB//HKN/POM/SIN
- Airport transfers at Rabaul & Hoskins
- 01 night in Rapopo Plantation Resort/Rabaul on Jul 17, with breakfast
- 01 day tour to see the Rabaul Mask Festival
- 08 nights onboard MV FeBrina from Jul 18 – 26
- 04 guided dives per day, with tanks and weight belt on MV Febrina
- All meals, a beverage from the bar with dinner while on MV FeBrina
- Final night dinner at Walindi Resort or on board (depending on itinerary)
Trip Price Excludes
- Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $56)
- All airport taxes
- Dive equipment rental
- Personal expenditure like phone calls, tipping, etc.
- Nitrox fills are available @US $10 per Single Tank fill or US $150 for 7-day charters, US $200 for 10-day charters
- Environmental & Safety Fees of US$5 per person per day
» Click here for MV FeBrina’s 2009 Schedules
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MV FeBrina Cabins
Single Cabins (1, 2)
Aft, 1 twin bed (upper) and 1 twin bed (lower), semi-private facilities, en-suite sink, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily
Twin Cabins (3, 4)
Aft, 4 twin beds (2 upper and 2 lower), semi-private facilities, en-suite sink, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily
Deluxe Cabins (5, 6)
Forward, 1 large twin bed (lower) and 1 twin bed (upper), private facilities, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily
Owner’s Stateroom (7)
Forward, double bed, private facilities, porthole view, wardrobe, mirror, bathrobes, hairdryers, soaps, fresh towels daily, personal laundry daily