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Papua New Guinea


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Papua New Guinea Highlights

Milne Bay
Home of muck diving and vibrant coral reefs.

Tufi
Tropical fjords with critters and coral gardens.

Kimbe Bay
Marine protected, rich reefs, and pelagic life.

Witu Islands
Colorful reefs with soft corals and macro life.
Papua New Guinea Liveaboard Diving
Papua New Guinea is a premier liveaboard destination thanks to its remote dive sites, which are best accessed by boat. Liveaboards let divers explore a wide variety of regions like Kimbe Bay, Milne Bay, Kavieng, and the Witu IslandsтАФall known for world-class reefs, WWII wrecks, and diverse marine life. Expect everything from pygmy seahorses and frogfish to reef sharks, barracuda, and manta rays.
There are limited liveaboards in Papua New Guinea, so booking early is highly recommended.
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Diving Season
Papua New Guinea offers year-round diving, but the best conditions vary by region. In general, May to November offers calm seas and great visibility across most areas. Milne Bay is ideal from October to March, while Kimbe Bay and Kavieng shine from May to June and September to December. If youтАЩre unsure when to go, weтАЩre happy to recommend the best timing based on your preferences.
See more info in our Papua New Guinea Diving Guide.
- Diving Season: Year-round; regional best times vary
- International Airport: Port Moresby (POM)
- Local Transfers: Domestic flights to Kimbe, Alotau, Kavieng, and Tufi
- Water Temperature: 79тАУ88┬░F (26тАУ31┬░C)
- Wetsuit: 3mm shorty or full suit
- Required Skill Level: Sites for all levels; from critter-rich muck dives to open-sea pelagic drift dives
Liveaboards in Papua New Guinea
Bluewater Travel can help you book a liveaboard in Papua New Guinea or 40+ other global dive destinations at the same or better prices than booking direct. We know the best boats, dive seasons, and logisticsтАФreach out today by email or live chat and letтАЩs start planning your ultimate PNG dive trip!

