D I V E     S K I     S U R F

To reach some of the best diving in Papua New Guinea an ever growing fleet of liveaboard dive charter vessels are available to take you to the most inaccessible areas.

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. 

MV FeBrina commissioned in 1972, is a magnificent 21.8 meter, well appointed, stable, sea borne diving platform. 

Specifications at a glance: 

• Accommodation 6 x 2, berth fully airconditoned cabins. 
• Heads Showers 4/4. 
• E6 processing. 
• Voltage 231v 50 hz. 
• Navigation Aids; VHF, CB, Colour Radar, Echo Sounder, Auto Pilot, satellite navigation.

The M.V. TELITA is a familiar name to many divers wanting the ultimate in diving charter vessels. MV Telita was built in 1986 for the sole purpose of live aboard diving. 

MV Telita accommodates a maximum of 10 divers in 5 twin berth airconditioned cabins. The 20.1 metre Telita carries sophisticated electronics, charging console for photographers with 24 hour, 120V & 231V electrical power, bar, video, stereo. 

Subject to seasonal and local weather conditions, MV Telita operates out of either Kavieng (New Ireland Province) from August to October or Alotau (Milne Bay Province) in November to July.

M.V. TIATA the sister ship to the Telita is the latest addition to the fleet of Dive charter boats operating in Papua New Guinea' waters.

 At 20.1 meters the Tiata has 4 double airconditioned cabins, the latest in electronic navigational and communication equipment, Hi fi, Video, TV, lounge, bar, charging console, 231v 50hz main power supply and 120v for charging.

At 14 meters the M.V. MANTA provides an exciting selection of diving on wrecks and seldom dived reefs along East and West New Britain, the Duke of York islands and the Gazelle Peninsula. 

Equipped to carry only 6 passengers in airconditioned comfort, the Manta is ideal for small groups who enjoy intensive diving and the opportunity to tailor make their own itinerary. Accommodation is in one large cabin. 

With a large aft deck area for gearing up and entry to the water via a duckboard there is no congestion as your underwater adventure begins.

 Specifications at a glance 

• Length 14 m. 
• Beam 4.4 m 
• Voltage 231v 50hz. 
• Heads 1. 
• Showers 2.

The M.V. 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 11 was built by divers for divers. 

Equipped with video, Hi fi, radar, sonar, and sophisticated communication and navigational equipment the Barbarian 11 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 (Rod Pearce) is constantly searching for new reefs and forgotten wrecks that litter PNG waters.