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Explore the world’s most beautiful seabed<\/div>\r\n
Scuba Diving
In Papua New Guinea<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n

Papua New Guinea is world-renowned as one of the best diving destinations on the planet. Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, it is home to the world’s greatest diversity of marine life, spectacular coral reefs and historic wrecks from the Second World War. <\/p>\n\n

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, an underwater photographer or a thrill-seeker, the crystal-clear waters of Papua offer unforgettable experiences in sites still untouched by mass tourism. Every dive is a discovery, every dive an adventure. <\/p>\n\n

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Our Partner Dive Centers<\/h2>\n\n
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Walindi Plantation Resort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Kimbe Bay, New BritainSpecialities:<\/strong> Coral reefs, macro-photography, sharks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walindi is a legend in the world of diving. Located in Kimbe Bay, considered one of the world’s most beautiful dive spots, this resort offers privileged access to over 60<\/strong> different dive sites<\/strong>. Spectacular soft corals, reef fish by the thousands, sharks, manta rays and exceptional visibility. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lissenung Island Resort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Kavieng, New IrelandSpecialities:<\/strong> WWII wrecks, pelagic, drift diving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small paradise on an 8-hectare private island. Lissenung offers an intimate experience<\/strong> with a maximum of 12 divers. The sites around Kavieng are renowned for their World War II wrecks, breathtaking drop-offs and encounters with pelagics: sharks, tunas, barracudas and the occasional dolphin. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tufi Resort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Tufi, Papua fjordsSpecialities:<\/strong> Macro, muck diving, biodiversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in spectacular fjords, Tufi is a paradise for macro photographers. The seabed is home to an astonishing biodiversity<\/strong>: psychedelically colored nudibranchs, frogfish, pygmy seahorses, harlequin shrimps… A unique spot for lovers of extraordinary little creatures. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Why dive in Papua?<\/h2>\n\n
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\ud83d\udc20 Biodiversity Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Papua New Guinea lies at the heart of the Coral Triangle<\/strong>, the richest area of marine biodiversity on the planet. There are over 600 species of coral<\/strong> (75% of the world’s) and over 2,000 species of fish<\/strong>. Each dive reveals creatures you won’t see anywhere else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historic wrecks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Papua was a major theater of the Second World War. The seabed is home to dozens of Japanese and Alliedship and aircraft wrecks<\/strong>, now colonized by coral and transformed into artificial reefs teeming with life. Diving these wrecks is to combine history and nature. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f Exceptional visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Papua’s waters regularly offer visibility of 30 to 40 meters<\/strong>, sometimes more. Nutrient-rich currents feed the reefs without disturbing the water, creating ideal diving conditions all year round. Underwater photographers are in heaven! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf34 Preserved sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other popular destinations, Papua’s dive sites remain unspoilt and uncrowded<\/strong>. You often dive alone, in a pristine environment where coral is intact and fauna abundant. A luxury that has become rare in the diving world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\r\n

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All levels welcome:<\/strong> Our partner centers welcome beginners (baptisms and training courses) as well as experienced divers (technical dives, nitrox, rebreathers). Instructors are internationally certified and speak English. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\n

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Types of Diving<\/h2>\n\n
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\ud83e\udeb8 Reef Diving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Papua’s coral reefs are among the most beautiful and healthy on the planet. Gardens of soft corals rippling in the current, spectacular hard coral formations, schools of tropical fish by the thousands… A permanent spectacle of color and life. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd88 Pelagic Diving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The drop-offs and passes attract large pelagics: grey sharks, hammerheads, manta rays, tunas, barracudas, trevallies… Drift dives in the currents offer spectacular encounters with the fauna of the open sea. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd0d Macro & Muck Diving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For lovers of extraordinary small creatures, Tufi and certain Kimbe sites offer exceptional macro dives. Rare nudibranchs, psychedelic frogfish, pygmy seahorses, harlequin shrimps… A fascinating world for photographers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our diving packages<\/h2>\n\n
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Pure Diving Stay<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 7 to 14 daysFormula:<\/strong> Full board + unlimited divesIdeal for :<\/strong> Passionate divers who want to maximize their time underwater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diving Extension<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 3 to 5 daysFormula:<\/strong> To be added to a cultural tourIdeal for :<\/strong> Combining cultural discovery and diving pleasure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diving Cruise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 7 to 10 daysFormula:<\/strong> Liveaboard with 3-4 dives\/dayIdeal for:<\/strong> Exploring remote sites inaccessible from land<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practical information<\/h2>\n\n
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\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Best Period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diving in Papua is possible all year round<\/strong>, thanks to constant temperatures (28-30\u00b0C). The dry season (May to October) generally offers better visibility, but each season has its advantages depending on the sites and species to be observed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccb Certifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All our partner centers are PADI 5-star<\/strong> certified and offer courses at all levels. If you are not certified, you can take your Open Water certification on site. Experienced divers can improve their skills with specialties (nitrox, deep, wreck…). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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I’ve dived all over the world, and I can confirm that Papua New Guinea remains one of the most extraordinary destinations. The density of life, the health of the reefs, the diversity of the sites… Every dive is a marvel. And being able to combine diving with cultural discovery makes the experience even richer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philippe Gigliotti, Founder<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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