Description
Boat
Spirit of Niugini is a 36 meters long, 6 meters long newly refurbished dive liveaboard, it started operation in March of 2007, guests will find complete facilities for the serious and discerning divers ranging from roomy dive decks to an easily accessible dive-platform.
Spirit of Niugini is the roomiest dive boat in PNG, with an indoor louge, a shaded outdoor area on the top deck and a sun deck. It is crewed by experienced local staff and its operations managed by people with extensive experience in cruise ship and hotel management who are divers themselves.
Spirit of Niugini has a thoughtfully laid out dive deck onboard, provide spacious dressing and individual storage areas. The twin staircases that lead down to the diving platform are easy to negotiate and make your dive entry easy. At the end of each dive, divers are treated with hot towels. Four fresh water showers and a head are conveniently located on the dive deck and dive platform.
Diving activities on board are supported by two electric Bauer air-compressors, a 4500-PSI air bank storage system and hyperfiltration system producing grade "D" breathing air with 4 fill hoses and two 4.70-meter R.I.Bs with 40 H.P outboards. Nitrox, through a DNAx system (32% 02Mix), is available as an option to qualified divers.
Spirit of Niugini staff members are certified to carry out first-aid treatment and the vessel carries comprehensive first-aid facilities including DAN approved oxygen kits. SSB radio, cellular and satellite telephone systems ensure the vessel is in permanent contact with mainland emergency service.
Cabin
Spirit of Niugini has 8 air-conditioned cabins that offers accommodation for 16 guests per trip.
All cabins are equppied with individual A/C unites, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe, reading lights, hair dryer, Plenty of storage space, outlet (220V).
2 Deluxe Double Cabins:
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with one double bed, seaview windows.
2 Deluse Twin Cabins:
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with twin single beds side by side, seaview windows.
4 Standard Twin Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds in "L" bunk shape, portholes.
Diving
3 to 4 dives per day, include sunset / night dives.
No dive provided on the day of arrival or departure.
Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.
All diving will provide expericed guide to lead the dive.
- Nitrox:Available with additional cost
- 15L Tanks:Available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive:Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental:Available, rate on request, must book in advance
- Dive insurance:Divers travelling aboard must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet :Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
- Massage Service:Not available at the moment
- Payment on board:By cash (USD/PGK) ONLY
- Crew Number:unknown, include 2 dive guides
Parcours ( V.O )
Aboard the Spirit of Niugini we try and explore every corner of Milne Bay. The province consists of a large cluster of islands on the eastern tip of Papua New Guinea. The islands that we venture out to explore are made up of the Conflict Group, Samarai and the D’Entrecasteaux Group. consist of the large islands of Normanby, Fergusson, and Goodenough and some of the much smaller islands of Sanaroa, Watoa, Nuakata and Duchess. These islands are known for their pristine reefs, coral pinnacles and elaborate soft corals. The fish life is abundant and varied from schools of fish in shallow waters complimented by the marauding pelagics.
Each area offers a totally unique and refreshing diving experience, you’ll be spoiled for choice and lucky to be among the few explorers to ever venture here. Below is a list of the itineraries that the Spirit of Niugini covers. All starting and finishing at Tawali Resort.
9 days / 8 nights (6.5 diving days) Southern Areas
1. Tawali - Conflicts Group, Samari, Nuakata, North East Coast Coral Reefs - Tawali
2. Tawali - East Cape - Nuwakata Island - Furguson Island -Normanby Island, North East Coast Coral Reefs - Tawali
3. Tawali - Samari - Nuakata Island - Dutchess, North East Coast Coral Reefs-Tawali
Day 1:
Pick-up from Alotau airport and transfer to Tawali. Upon arrival board the Spirit of Niugini. Sail to East Cape islands 1 tank dive in the afternoon.
Day 2 & 3:
Nuwakata Islands.8 dives then cruise overnight to the Conflicts Islands.
Day 4 & 5:
Conflicts Islands. 8 dives then cruise overnight to Basilaki/Engineers Islands.
Day 6 to 8:
Engineers/Basilaki Islands and Samarai Islands Area: 10 dives then head to Alotau over night on the boat.
Day 9:
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
10 days / 9 nights (7.5 diving days) Northern Areas
1. Tawali - Conflicts Group, Samari, Nuakata, North East Coast Coral Reefs - Tawali
2. Tawali - East Cape - Nuwakata Island - Furguson Island -Normanby Island, North East Coast Coral Reefs - Tawali
Day 1:
Pick-up from Alotau airport and transfer to Tawali, in the morning, upon arrival board the Spirit of Niugini. Cruise to East Cape islands 1 afternoon dive.
Day 2 & 3:
Nuwakata Islands 8 dives, cruise to Wampas Island
Day 4:
Wampas Island, 4 dives
Day 5 & 6:
Observation Point to Esa’ala up to Wongs Dive Site, Ferguson Island. 8 dives
Day 7 & 8:
Berthue, Twin Tower, to Lawadi down to Coral Garden. 8 dives.
Day 9:
Sponge Heaven/ Wahoo point for 2 or 3 dives, then cruise and overnight at Alotau.
Day 10:
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
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Destinations | Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée |
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Disponible à bord | Equipement de pêche |
Langues parlées à bord | Anglais |
Horaires & trajets
Prix & conditions
Inclus
- Activité de plongée (y bouteilles, ceinture et plombs)
- Service de nettoyage de cabine
- Transferts de l'aéroport et/ou de l'hôtel au yacht
- Formule repas pension complète (y compris les collations)
- Guide de plongée
- Supplément carburant
- Dîner la veille du débarquement
- Excursions terrestres et activités
- Assurance accident de bateau
Non inclus
- Vols domestiques
- Boisson alcoolisée gratuite avec le dîner
- Boissons non alcoolisées
- Formations possibles à bord
- Pourboires
- Location d'équipement
- Assurance de plongée (exigence obligatoire)
- Assurance de voyage
- Bouteille 15L
- Nitrox
- Frais de parcs marins et de port
Informations pratiques
Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Période: les croisières plongées sont possible toute l'année avec la haute saison en général de mai à novembre.
Les visas: le visa pour certaines nationalités est valable 60 jours et peut être obtenu à l'arrivée. Veillez à vérifier avec l'ambassade de PNG au plus tôt pour connaitre les normes en vigueur.
- Il est recommandé d'obtenir un visa avant d'arriver et vous aurez besoin d'au moins 15 jours ouvrables pour le traitement de votre application.
-Si vous vivez dans un pays qui n'a pas d'ambassade de Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée ou de consulat, vous pourrez demander un visa PNG à l' ambassade d'Australie ou Britannique.
Climat: Chaud et humide toute l'année. La saison des pluies varie d'une province à l'autre mais en général la saison sèche est de mai à décembre. A Port Moresby, la saison des pluies est de décembre à avril et la saison sèche va de mai à novembre. La température moyenne est de 26° à 30° C (les nuits sont plus fraiches)
Eau: la température moyenne de l'eau varie de 25° le long de la mer de corail à 29° dans la mer de Bismarck.
Vêtements: vêtements légers mais pas dénudé dans les lieux publics. Maillot de bain n'est pas autorisée dans les espaces publics des hôtels.
Fiches: Type I Australien, 240V @ 50 Hz
Vols: Jacksons International Airport est l'aéroport international principal en Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée, situé à 5 km de Port Moresby. Il y a plusieurs compagnies aériennes proposant des vols à partir de Cairns, Sydney et Brisbane (Australie) ; Honiara, îles Salomon, Manille, Tokyo(Narita) , Singapour, Kuala Lumpur et Hong Kong.
Devises: la monnaie de la Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée est le Kina. Les chèques de voyage et cartes de crédit internationales sont acceptées dans les grands hôtels et restaurants, mais généralement pas dans les petites villes.