​Spirit of Niugini
The Spirit of Niugini operates out of Tawall Resort, Milne Bay. Alotau is the closest airport.Â
Unfortunately recent experience with the Spirit and its owner in September 2018 have led us to remove this boat from our portfolio for the foreseeable future. Two charters were cancelled due to mechanical issues and on the second one no adequate alternative or compensation was offered by the owner. Fortunately the Febrina and the newly-acquired Oceania run excellent trips.Â
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Diving
The Dive-Deck:
The Dive-deck on Spirit of Niugini is thoughtfully laid out to provide spacious dressing and individual storage areas. The twin staircases that lead down to the diving platform are easy to negotiate and make your dive entry easy. At the end of each dive, divers are treated with hot towels. Four fresh water showers and a head are conveniently located on the dive deck and dive platform.
Nitrox Capabilities:
Nitrox, through a DNAx system (32% 02Mix), is available as an option to qualified divers.
Diving activities on board are supported by two electric Bauer air-compressors, Â a 4500-PSI air bank storage system and hyperfiltration system producing grade “D” breathing air with 4 fill hoses and two 4.70-meter R.I.Bs with 40 H.P outboards.
Photographic Facilities:
Spirit of Niugini is excellent to underwater photographers and videographers.
Safety:
Spirit of Niugni staff members are certified to carry out first-aid treatment and the vessel carries comprehensive first-aid facilities including DAN approved oxygen kits. SSB radio, cellular and satellite telephone systems ensure the vessel is in permanent contact with mainland emergency service.Â
Milne Bay diving video here
ITINERARIES
8 nights (6.5 diving days) Southern Areas:
Day 1:
Pick-up from Alotau airport and transfer to Tawali. Upon arrival board the Spirit of Niugini. Sail to East Cape islands 1 tank dive in the afternoon.
Day 2 & 3:
Nuwakata Islands.8 dives then cruise overnight to the Conflicts Islands.
Day 4 & 5:
Conflicts Islands. 8 dives then cruise overnight to Basilaki/Engineers Islands.
Day 6 to 8:
Engineers/Basilaki Islands and Samarai Islands Area: 10 dives then head to Alotau over night on the boat.
Day 9:
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
9 nights (7.5 diving days) Northern Areas:
Day 1:
Pick-up from Alotau airport and transfer to Tawali, in the morning, upon arrival board the Spirit of Niugini. Cruise to East Cape islands 1 afternoon dive.
Day 2 & 3:
Nuwakata Islands 8 dives, cruise to Wampas Island
Day 4:
Wampas Island, 4 dives
Day 5 & 6:
Observation Point to Esa’ala up to Wongs Dive Site, Ferguson Island. 8 dives
Day 7 & 8:
Berthue, Twin Tower, to Lawadi down to Coral Garden. 8 dives.
Day 9:
Sponge Heaven/ Wahoo point for 2 or 3 dives, then cruise and overnight at Alotau.
Day 10:
Disembark and transfer to the airport.
