Destinations8D6N, 12-dives package from SGD $3,157 per diver including return airfare on Air Niugini, ex-Singapore
Kavieng is situated at the northern tip of New Ireland Province, a long narrow island, 90 minutes flight from Port Moresby. It has often been described as a “typical Somerset Maughan south sea island port”.
Kavieng, where Lissenung Island Resort is located, has often been described as a “typical Somerset Maughan south sea island port”
The New Irelanders are a friendly people who have maintained their traditional lifestyle. During WW2, Kavieng was at the front line of the Japanese’ southward advance and many of the island’s towns, infrastructure and industry was destroyed. The area is littered with silent reminders of those days gone by. Kavieng and the surrounding area offers a range of accommodation, beautiful beaches and excellent reef and wreck diving.
This is an island paradise of sandy white beaches, clear springs & rivers and soaring mountains that run the entire length of the island. A road links north to south and is made from crushed coral. Travel is easier by boat and the interesting Malangan culture in the northern and central part of the island is unique within the Pacific. Sorcery, shark calling, surfing and gourmet seafood including coconut crabs, crayfish, reef-fish and unpolluted shellfish make New Ireland and its outer island an escapists dream.
Located approximately 20 minutes by boat, out of Kavieng, this small, private island retreat, has a white, sandy beach swaying coconut palms and is covered with lush, tropical vegetation. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed in an environmentally friendly, island setting.
Suggested Itinerary ex-Singapore every Mon, Tue, Thu & Sat
Day 01 / Singapore – Port Moresby
Day 02 / Arrive POM, fly to Kavieng, transfer to Lissenung Island Resort
Day 03 / Lissenung Island Resort, 3 dives
Day 04 / Lissenung Island Resort, 3 dives
Day 05 / Lissenung Island Resort, 3 dives
Day 06 / Lissenung Island Resort, 3 dives
Day 07 / Lissenung Island Resort
Day 08 / Lissenung – Kavieng – Port Moresby – Singapore
Dive Package Cost
Standard Room with shared facilities
- SGD $ 3,187 Single
Standard Room Ensuite
- SGD $3,157 Twin
- SGD $3,559 Single
Dive Package Validity
- Apr 01, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012
- Subject to availability at resort/liveaboard, and air seats
Dive Package Includes
- Return International economy-class airfare on Air Niugini ‘Q’ Class: SIN/POM/SIN
- Return Domestic economy-class airfare on Air Niugini ‘Q’ Class: POM/KVG/POM
- Return airport/boat transfers
- 06 nights accommodation in Lissnung Island Resort
- 12 guided boat dives over 04 diving days
- Free shore diving at House Reef up to 18:00 hours
- Tanks, weights, weight belts
- All meals
Dive Package Excludes
- SGD $150 Air Niugini surcharge for other non-Asian divers
- SGD $150 Air Niugini peak-season surcharge (for all international flight in Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec 01-15)
- All airport taxes to KVG return (currently S$942 per person, subject to change by airline with little or no notice)
- Visa on Arrival @ PGK100 per person (~ SGD $50)
- Pre & Post tour accommodation, meals, optional tours, etc.
- Dive equipment rental – please check with us
- Personal expenditure like phone calls, laundry, spa treatments, etc.
- Tips & gratuities for resort & dive crew
- DANS insurance is mandatory
- Environmental & Safety Fees
Dive Package Validity
- Apr 01, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012
- Subject to availability at resort/liveaboard, and air seats
Lissenung Island Accommodation
Consists of 4 bungalows, 3 with 2 rooms, the other with single room. The bungalows are spread out to give guests maximum privacy.
The rooms are simple but comfortable with a ceiling fan, fly screens and mosquito net. Rooms 5 & 6 have their own ensuite bathroom each, with toilet, basin and shower. For the other rooms, the shared facilities are just a short stroll away.
Amenities
There is a fully licensed restaurant and resident dive operator at Lissenung resort.
Fresh seafood, such as fish, crabs and crayfish (lobster) feature high on a menu where set meals are served, rather than actually giving out a menu to choose from. Special dietary requirements can be catered for by request. Most of the seafood and fresh fruit, such as pineapple and bananas is bought locally
Beer and Wine are available at the resort, but feel free to bring along your own alcoholic beverages. Spirits are often unavailable in PNG.
Diving
Lissenung Dive has a fully equipped dive shop and dive boat capable of carrying 6-8 divers.
There are daily boat trips to the outer reefs, drop offs and wrecks with a maximum of 3 dives per day offered.
