Diving PNG onboard the MV Telita, Papua New Guinea
8-night dive package from S$5,198 per diver including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
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.
MV Telita is one of the luxurious dive charter vessels operating in Papua New Guinea
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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Itineraries are subject to weather conditions and the captain’s discretion.
With the wide range of dive sites on offer we can tailor every itinerary to the clientele depending on their experience and what they wish to do.
Where no bookings have been made schedules can be changed - please inquire.
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.
08-Night Dive Cruise
- SGD $5,198 Main Deck Master Double Cabin #5
- SGD $4,888 Lower Deck Deluxe Cabins #1 & #2
- SGD $4,578 Lower Deck Double/Twin Cabins #3 & #4
10-Night Dive Cruise
- SGD $6,283 Main Deck Master Double Cabin #5
- SGD $5,896 Lower Deck Deluxe Cabins #1 & #2
- SGD $5,508 Lower Deck Double/Twin Cabins #3 & #4
12-Night Dive Cruise
- SGD $7,368 Main Deck Master Double Cabin #5
- SGD $6,903 Lower Deck Deluxe Cabins #1 & #2
- SGD $6,438 Lower Deck Double/Twin Cabins #3 & #4
Every Additional Night on Cruise
- SGD $ 543 Main Deck Master Double Cabin #5
- SGD $ 504 Lower Deck Deluxe Cabins #1 & #2
- SGD $ 465 Lower Deck Double/Twin Cabins #3 & #4
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 Telita 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, a beverage from the bar with dinner
Dive Package Excludes
- Fuel surcharge of US $20 per person per night
- Pre or post-cruise accommodation at any resort
- 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 flights in Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 01-15)
- All airport taxes to POM (currently S$474 per person), domestic taxes TBA
- Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $50)
- Personal expenditure like phone calls, tipping, etc.
- Dive equipment rental
- Nitrox fills @ US$10 per tank or US $20 per day
- Fuel surcharge of US$15 per person per day
- Environmental & Safety Fees
MV Telita
Purpose-built by its original owners Bob and Dinah Halstead, the MV Telita has cruised the waters of Papua New Guinea for years, introducing many international divers to the wonderful diving in PNG. The vessel is maintained to international survey standards and has was fully refitted in October 2003. Yearly subsequent refits keep the MV Telita in fantastic shape.
MV Telita has 5 guest cabins accommodating a maximum of 10 divers. On board there are 3 decks - the wheelhouse is located on the upper deck, together with a nice sundeck and BBQ & bar area. The crew cabins and facilities are on the upper deck too.
On the Main Deck is a Deluxe Double Cabin, the saloon, galley and the very spacious dive deck with camera table with a secure camera locking cabinet, charging and camera washing facilities. 01 shower and toilet is located on the main deck as well as an extra shower on the dive deck to rinse yourself down after each dive.
The Lower Deck houses 4 Deluxe Cabins all with ver spacious private bathrooms and individually controlled air condition.
Larger deluxe beds, new lighting and extra drawer storage, additional sound proofing make guests feel that much more at home. The saloon has been renovated and modernized keeping client comfort and practicality in mind. The multimedia system and LCD flat screen television is a big plus for movie nights or just viewing and sharing the shots of the day.
MV Telita Cabins
Main Deck Master Double Cabin
This cabin has a dedicated double beds and en ensuite bathroom and WC. It is air-conditioned, has a hair dryer and has 120 and 240 Volt AC power console. A little wardrobe and ample shelving provides space to make yourself at home during the cruise. The big window provides good views.
4 Lower Deck Deluxe Cabins
These new deluxe cabins are local in the Lower Deck. 2 of them have a wide lower bunk and a standard top bunk and canned be used as double or twin configuration. The two are genuine twin cabins with even sized upper and lower bunks - ideal for individuals sharing. They are well siuted for couples or singles. They have large ensuite bathrooms and WC. They are air-conditioned, have a hair dryer and 120 and 240 Volt AC power consoles.
Dive Sites
MV Telita visits the Milne Bay and Tufi from late October to May. As an expedition dive cruiser Telita usually visits more remote dive locations in the region like the Louisiades, the Trobiand and Ferguson Islands regional sites and the Simsim region.
Early June the MV Telita moves to northern PNG offering excursions in Walindi, Rabaul and Kavieng.
MV Telita Cabins
The Deluxe Cabin #5
Situated on the main deck is our premium cabin. It has a double bed and an ensuite bathroom. It is air-conditioned, has a hair dryer and has a 120 and 240 volt power console.
The Deluxe Combination, Cabins #1 & #2
Situated on the lower deck these cabins have a small double bed & a single upper bunk with ensuite bathrooms.
The Deluxe Twin, Cabins #3 & #4
Also situated on the lower deck these cabins have 2 single bunks with ensuite bathrooms.
