PNG Explorer

The PNG Explorer is based off Kavieng, in New Ireland Province. It is a 22.6 metre steel motor vessel fitted with a 3412 turbo catterpillar plus auxiliaries. It pots along at 8.5 knots and caters for 12 divers or surfers in air conditioned comfort. 

Accommodation
Two single/double cabins (standard size with inner spring mattresses)
Four twin cabins (standard size)
Cabin features – shelves & wall mounted exhaust fan.
Each berth - two pillows, a light blanket and cotton sheets with personal reading light. Towel provided.
Laundry service is available.  
Electrical sockets – 240v power for charging batteries.
Hairdryer is available on request (seriously) 

Amenities
2 hot & cold showers plus fresh water duck-board rinse.
2 toilets with basin vanity.

Entertainment & communications
Interior lounge area with DVD & entertainment system with video/camera and IPOD plug in.
Access to our choice DVD, music games and book library.
Voice & text email via satellite phone.

Features
Large drop down duck board for easy water/tender access.
A large lower deck space for board, dive & camera preparation
Comfortable upper & lower deck day beds for relaxing
Indoor (air-conditioned) dining & lounge.
Outdoor upper deck dining table & barbeque area.
Large number of racks for safe and shaded board storage.

Equipment for use
1 24 foot tender (high speed) with 60Hp Yamaha Enduro
1 23 foot tender with 50 Hp Tohatsu
3 kayaks
1 stand-up paddle board
1 mal
Shimano TLD 25 game rigs plus egg beaters
9 mask/snorkel/fin sets

Available for hire
12 Dive tanks, weights and belts for 14 divers.

Surfing

Our surfing charter region begins just out of Kavieng itself toward the islands of New Hanover. It may also include the Islands of St Matthias, the east coast group of islands of New Ireland to the Admiralty Islands to the far North West of Kavieng. The surf season for our area of operation in Papua New Guinea is from late October to April. This is taking advantage of the Northern Hemisphere swells coming from the northwest to northeast directions. During this period the wind is predominately from the N/NW. The surf generally ranges from 3-4ft; bigger swells see it at 5-6ft. Here is a run down of just a few of the hidden gems up here ... Jump aboard and we’ll take you there.

Senta Pass
Extremely fast and hollow left. Goofy footers only, unless you really rip. One tube recorded at 11 seconds, followed by a trip to the Haus Sik (hospital). Get the picture?!!!

Malili
A long & playful, long workable wall. It’s a mellower option on the larger days, and good for all abilities.
 
Vala Vala
A right-hand reef pass close to shore, with a flat weed-covered reef, and a double bowl section. Very consistent break – swell magnet for the area.

Korongai (also known as Gas Chambers)
A slab reef located in the entrance to a bay, which breaks best to the right. Extremely hollow in both directions, but only for 25 metres. Paddle, pull in, grab the rail, then get spat out. A four second ride that is a guaranteed cover-up.
 
Naikasau (also known as Outer Kiddies)
A fast playful right, breaking off a beautiful point on an island. Short and shallow, but not too fast, just a lot of fun.

Clem’s Right
A peeling right-hander, up to a 100-yard ride, with a nice consistent wall, that just keeps pulling up in front of you. Very beautiful location.

Anselim’s Reef
Not frequently surfed, but sheltered in an easterly wind. Needs quite a bit of swell before it kicks in. Outer island location.
 
Drain Pipe
Needs solid swell, very hollow crazy right. Excellent cover-up potential.
 
Two Trees
It’s a very reliable, barreling right-hander with a few sections. Good for all abilities.

Feeding Ground
A swell magnet looks smaller from the boat until your in the line-up and a horry set comes through. A deep water left hander, a 50 m ride that has a lot of double up and link up sections to produce a gnarly barrel section or a carvable face. If you end up on the reef there will be plenty of kids on hand to offer a refreshing coconut.