The modern 27m catamaran MV Oceania is the newest way to dive PNG! this spacious liveaboard builds on the experience of the classic liveaboard Febrina, to make diving this breath taking destination even more enjoyable and comfortable. The pristine reefs at Kimbe Bay, Fathers Reef and Witu Islands await. This is an epicentre of marine biodiversity, which has the highest diversity of tropical fish and coral in the world. Having just undergone an extensive refit in 2019 Oceania is fresh and modern, but still comfortable and designed with the modern diver in mind. All of the cabins on board are on the same deck. Take your pick from a twin bed or queen double cabin option. All cabins have ocean views, ensuite bathroom facilities, fresh towels daily, hairdryers and daily laundry service as standard. Guest areas also include a large dive deck also on the main deck, a large saloon and dining area on the bridge deck and a sun deck above. The dive deck includes individual storage areas, camera work area and a dive deck bathroom and shower Oceania doesn't use single use plastic bottled water on board at all. Guests are able to fill up water bottles or glasses with water from the filtered water fountain at the bar area
Air-conditioned lower deck cabin with a queen double bed and an ensuite.
Air-conditioned lower deck cabin with twin beds and an ensuite.
Please note these prices may not include flights. Click select for the full holiday details
PNG sits just south of the equator and only 160km north of Australia. Yet it feels a world away. The nation itself is made up of the eastern half of New Guinea island (the western half is a part of Indonesia) and many off shore islands. It is made up of several islands, the largest being West New Britain. It is here that you find the divers' paradise of Walinidi Plantation and Febrina.
View entry requirements here From 6 October 2022 there are no COVID-19 restrictions for international travel into PNG. Updated 6 OCT 2022
PNG has a climate that mirrors much of the South Pacific. Officially the wet season runs from December to March, whilst the dry season is between May and October. However, the rainfall can be very localised and what happens on 1 island may not be happening on another one nearby! The conditions remain fairly warm and humid all year round, with average air temps ranging between 25-29C.
There are several routes to PNG, with a total flying time of around 19 hours. Air New Zealand, Quantas, Cathay Pacific and Singapore airlines are the most common flight options. Most routings will require the final leg of your journey to be completed on a Air Nuigini code share flight. You will generally by flying overnight in both directions. We are able to book most major airlines. If you have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Port Moresby, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
Popular stop over destinations include Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia. Please speak to your travel consultant if you would like to add a few days in any of these locations and we will be able to adapt your flight routing accordingly.
You must apply for and provide your visa approval letter prior to travel to PNG> Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS
You will be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras
Your exact arrival arrangements will vary. If you are connecting straight onto a domestic flight to Hoskins, please follow the directions in Port Moresby airport. Alternatively, if you are staying in the Holiday Inn hotel, please make your way to the hotel shuttle meeting point in the airport. Walinidi Plantation and Febrina are approx a 1hr drive from Hoskins airport. If you have any issues, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Transfers in PNG are usually either provided by your liveaboard, a private transfer or airport shuttle.
You will be advised locally of your departure transfer arrangements. There is a departure tax of 30PGK per person
To pay on board are additional drinks, rental equipment, dive courses, nitrox if not prepaid, and other personal items. A 10% sales tax charged on all local purchases.
If you were not planning to venture outside Walindi or Oceania you will not need to carry much Kina. We accept AUD, USD, Euro and Kina as well as all major credit cards (MasterCard/ Visa/ Amex). There is no surcharge for credit card payments made at the resort.
Phone coverage and internet can be limited. Please check with your provider prior to travel.
The electrical current on Walinidi and at Walindi Resort is 240 volts. The boat has multi-plugs so no need for adaptors
Please prebook any kit hire required - we will advise the local rental charge
Please ask about any courses in advance of travel
The Walindi operates a small, limited shop for essentials prior to embarkation
Recreational nitrox is available for a local charge.
A typical deposit for Oceania will be £1200. This will be due once your holiday has been confirmed. Your balance will then be due 90 days before travel.
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
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