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.
MV Telita Prices
Main Deck Master Double Cabin #5
- USD $375 per person per night
Lower Deck Deluxe Cabins #1, #2, #3 & #4
- 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 of Prices
- Jan 01 – Dec 31, 2009
Please contact us for attractive Dive Packages, departing from Singapore, inclusive of return airfare, airport taxes, airline surcharges, airport transfers, etc.
Prices Include
- 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
Prices Exclude
- Fuel surcharge of US $TBA per person per night
- Visa on arrival @ PGK100 per person (approx. SGD $56)
- Personal expenditure like phone calls, tipping, etc.
- Dive equipment rental
- Nitrox fills @ US$10 per tank or US $20 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 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 05 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.
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 located in the Lower Deck.
2 of them have a wide lower bunk and a standard top bunk and can be used as double or twin configuration.
The other 2 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.