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The ultimate way to experience the diverse array of diving Papua New Guinea has to offer, is aboard one of the charter live-aboard vessels operating in these tropical waters.
You will not only enjoy spectacular diving, you will have a chance to visit some remote villages and meet their people.
Dive remote wrecks and dive sites in total comfort and safety. Liveaboards allow divers and snorkellers to experience the full range of what Papua New Guinea has to offer |
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MV FeBrina
 The M.V. FeBrina runs weekly trips out of Walindi Plantation for 5 or 7 day charters. She cruises around Kimbe Bay and offshore reefs outside the bay including the Witu islands and North Coast reefs. These remote reefs, with superb visibility and prolific fish life are rarely visited by divers or photographers.
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MV FeBrina commissioned in 1972, is a magnificent 21.8 meter (72 foot), well appointed, stable, sea borne diving platform.
Specifications:
- 6x2, 2x4 berth fully airconditoned cabins.
- 4x Heads. (toilet)
- 4x Showers.
- E6 processing.
- Voltage 240v 50 hz.
- Navigation Aids; VHF, CB, Colour Radar, Echo Sounder, Auto Pilot, satellite navigation.
- Environmentally conscious, permanent moorings limit any damage to the delicate reef structure.
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MV
Barbarian II
 The MV Barbarian II is a 45 feet long steel hull with local timber superstructure and interior. There is accommodation for 6 passengers in 3 cabins, separate shower & toilet with hot & cold water. Barbarian II was built by divers for divers. It is available for private charter or dive excursions, offering 7-10 day charters from the Huon Gulf to the Milne Bay Province.
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Equipped with video, Hi fi, radar, sonar, and sophisticated communication and navigational equipment the Barbarian II is ideal for small groups of dedicated divers who are after a real life adventure.
Dive the famous B-17 bomber the "Black Jack" and many more fascinating wrecks that can be scheduled into your itinerary.
In addition to the known dive sites, the skipper is constantly searching for new reefs and forgotten wrecks that litter PNG waters.
Specifications:
- 45 foot steel hull with local timber superstructure and interior.
- 3 small x 2 berth A/C cabins.
- Heads Showers 1/1
- Voltage 240v 50 hz.
- Navigation Aids; VHF Colour radar, Echo Sounder, Sonar, Auto Pilot, Satellite navigation.
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MV Kamai
 M.V Kamai is an purpose built dive boat which was launched in June 2003. The M.V. Kamai is a 14m catamaran and offers personalized service to small group of maximum 8 people. This well appointed vessel offer air-conditioned comfort, ensuite facilities in all cabins with hot/cold showers, twin and double accommodation, spectacular diving in remote and rarely dived areas with a cruising speed of 18 knots.
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The dive deck offer access ladders and 4 meter inflatable with 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke.
Specifications:
- Construction - Fibreglass
- Fuel - 1400 Litres
- Water - 500 Litres with 60 lt/hr watermaker
- Engines - 2 x 240 hp Yanmar 4LH- STE
- Electrics - 240 V generator, 1000 w Inverter, 110V transformer,
Charging table with multi outlet.
- Navigational Aids - VHF/27 meg Radios, GPS with Chart
Plotter, 24 Nm Radar, Satphone, Radio and CD player, TV and video,
Laptop and CD burner.
- Compressor – Bauer Mariner 190 lt/min.
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MV Star Dancer
 Star Dancer operates in the New Britain region of PNG throughout the year. Star Dancer is a very spacious vessel that offers guests a number of areas to relax in comfort. The vessel offers saloon deck, dining room with outside seating area, sundeck and dive deck.
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Offers both twin and double staterooms, 3 of the staterooms are fitted with queen beds, 2 staterooms can be configured with one large or two separate beds for double or twin occupancy and 2 state-rooms for just twin occupancy only.
Each stateroom is very spacious and comfortable with a huge picture window. All rooms have private bathroom and are equipped with hairdryer, toiletries, independent A/C settings and fresh towels.
Runs 7, 8, 9 and 10 night charters with up to 5 dives per day. Digital camera rental and instruction available, as well as a laundry service
Specifications:
- Aluminum
mono-hull construction
- Length - 120 feet; Beam - 23 feet
- Number of Passengers: 16
- Accommodation: 8 cabins
- Number of Crew: 8
- 1 tender for emergency transport
- Fuel Capacity: 3800 gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity: 2200 gallons + 3200 gallons per day desalinated
- Cruising Speed: 11.5 knots
- Range: 1000 nautical miles
- Navigation Aids: VHF, SSB, Radar, echo sounder, GPS, weather fax.
- 2 K-14 Bauer compressor
- Oxygen and Nitrox Facilities
- Voltage: 110 volts
- Air-conditioning to all areas indoors
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MV Exocoetus - Niu Ailan Expeditions
 Exocoetus is a 15m dive boat which operates out of Kavieng, running 7 day/6 night charters around the islands of the Bismarck Sea. It is equipped to take small groups of 5-6 people around some of the most pristine dive spots in PNG.
Click here for current expeditions & specials
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Accommodation: 1x 4 berth cabin (A/C), 1x 3 berth cabin (A/C). Maximum of 6 & minimum of 5 guests for group diving expedition.
Amenities: Hot/cold shower, basin & flush toilet,
Air-conditioned wheelhouse and guest accommodation. Fully equipped galley (chest freezer, refrigerator, microwave, outdoor gas barbeque).
Air-conditioned and shaded outdoor eating / relaxing areas,
shaded rooftop area with racked board storage, ample storage space for luggage
Communications/Electronics: VHF & HF,
2x Handheld Intercom VHF,
Radar, sonar, 1000m depth sounder,
Integrated GPS/chart plotter,
Satellite telephone, Radio contact with Kavieng Base & Port Moresby
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