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Oceania

MV Oceania is a modern liveaboard offering exceptional diving in Papua New Guinea, featuring comfortable accommodations, expert dive guides, and access to remote, pristine dive sites.

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Boat features & facilities

  • Dining area

  • Sun deck

  • Camera storage

  • Spacious lounge

Dive features & facilities

  • Spacious dive deck

  • Tender boat for diving

  • 22 x 12L Scuba dive tanks DIN/YOKE fittings

  • Nitrox

  • Diving gear rental available

Location

Kimbe Bay on New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea.

Dive Overview

The marine life in Papua New Guinea, and particularly West New Britain, is amazing. Located in the coral triangle, there are vibrant and colorful reefs, clear water, abundant macro life, pelagic schools of fish and sharks. Visibility is generally 80-150 feet and water temp varies between 85-90F. Kimbe Bay, where Walindi Resort is located, is home to over half the world's coral species.

[See: Papua New Guinea Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

MV Oceania accommodates 16 guests in 8 main deck, individually air-conditioned cabins, all with ensuite facilities.

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Food & Drinks

Meals are a blend of Western and Asian cuisines with healthy portions for divers. Seafood, beef, fruits, and vegetables are sourced locally. Dietary requests are accommodated wherever possible.


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Time Zone

UTC+10

Payment methods

Cash, Visa and Master card

Language

English

Boat specifications

Launch date: 2001

Length: 88ft

Beam: 29ft

Draft: 6ft

Maximum speed:13 knots

Builder:Oxford Yachts 27m by Sea Speed P/L

Construction: Aluminum

Engines:2 Caterpillar 3306 Turbo Diesels

Generator:2 x Cat C4.4

Water capacity: 3,000 liters

Compressor:2 x PE300 Bauer

Nitrox compressor:1 X Pilot Low pressure

Dive tanks:22 x 12 ltr tanks DIN/YOKE fittings

Maximum guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of crews: 9

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