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. Being owner-operated ensures 100% commitment to service. Also available rebreathers and nitrox diving, adding further quality to your diving experience
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MV Golden Dawn Prices
Cabins #1, #4 & #5 (Ensuite)
- USD $400 per person per night
Cabin #2 (Twin/shared facilities)
- USD $375 per person per night
Cabin #3 (Bunks/shared facilities)
- USD $350 per person per night
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.
Validity
- Jan 01 – Dec 31, 2009
Please contact us for attractive MV Golden Dawn dive packages, departing from Singapore, inclusive of return airfare & airport taxes, airport transfers, etc.
Prices Include
- Accommodation on board MV Golden Dawn as booked
- 03 gourmet meals daily, plus fresh snacks
- Non-alcoholic beverages (Tea, coffee, water)
- Sheets, towels and linens
- 04 to 05 dives per day, with tanks and weight belt
- All meals, plus a beverage from the bar with dinner
Prices Exclude
- Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $56)
- Pre and/or post-cruise accommodation at Walindi Plantation and/or any other resort
- Personal expenditure like phone calls, tipping, etc.
- Dive equipment rental
- Nitrox fills are available @US$8 per Single Tank fill
- Fuel surcharge @US$20 per person per day
- Environmental & Safety Fees
Please contact us for attractive Dive Packages, departing from Singapore, inclusive of return airfare, airport taxes, airline surcharges, airport transfers, etc.
MV Golden Dawn – The Boat
The MV Golden Dawn has 06 air-conditioned cabins; 05 twins and 01 master double cabin. There is a spacious lounge area with a television and VCR. With the number of technical divers increasing and the interest in re-breathers, Golden Dawn has been fitted with specialised equipment and services to meet this need. In order to offer clients the kind of varied and exciting diving that is consistent with Papua New Guinea’s reputation for world class underwater action, Golden Dawn moves between different locations in the country allowing divers to experience optimum diving conditions for each region.
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Itineraries
The Eastern Fields & Coral Sea;
Nov to Dec & Apr to May
The waters of the barrier reef system around Port Moresby teem with beautiful flora and fauna including mantas, sharks and turtles. If you are lucky you might encounter the rare Great Hammerhead as well as his smaller Scalloped brothers or possibly Whale Sharks that have been seen right in the harbour mouth! Further offshore, in the clear waters of the Coral Sea, Golden Dawn is pioneering dive operations at the spectacular Eastern Fields, a submerged atoll rising from over 1,200 metres. Most of this reef system is still unexplored and in pristine condition. Being close to the eastern approaches of the Torres Strait the currents in this area attract the pelagic marine life such as schools of large Dog Tooth, Yellow Fin, and Blue Fin Tuna. Eagle, and Manta rays can be found patrolling the walls, as well as schools of Horse Eye Jacks in their balling formations and schools of spiralling Barracuda.
Mantas in Southern Milne Bay;
Mar, Jun & Oct
There are a number of varied dives on this schedule, from strong current to ‘muck’ dives, although the highlight is the mantas. Large coral boulders, with a healthy cover of soft corals, are scattered over a sandy bottom, in shallow waters. Big Sweet Lips, Groupers, Hump Headed Parrotfish and even Dugong make an appearance and the Giant Mantas come in to be cleaned. There are at least a dozen individuals in the three to four metre range, and you can get so close you will fill a fish eye lens.
Northern Papua New Guinea – Madang or Wewak;
Jun to Sep
The coastline and surrounding volcanic islands of Madang offer some truly great diving. One newly discovered site ‘Julien’s Reef,’ is rich with corals and large schools of barracuda and mackerel and other pelagic species. The number of Hammerhead sightings on this itinerary has been numerous, with Tiger Sharks also making an appearance. The night anchorages offer truly classic muck dives. The Wewak departure starts with some coastal wreck diving, amongst vessels of the Japanese armed merchant fleet, sunk in a surprise attack during WWII. Continuing north the outer islands of Ninigo and Hermits provide true atoll style diving with great visibility and calm warm waters.