Our guests will find complete facilities for the serious and discerning divers ranging from roomy dive deck to an easily accessible dive-platform. Amenities and facilities include fresh towels daily, coffee/tea making station, individually controlled air-conditioning in each stateroom, and even shampoo, soap and bath-rope are provided. The vessel is crewed by experienced local and international staff and her operations managed by people with long experience in cruise ships and hotel management who, needless to say, are themselves dedicated divers.
The Boat
Spirit of Niugini was conceived and built to meet the needs of a serious diver who demands a superior level of accommodation and lifestyle. She has been specifically designed for tropical living with air-conditioned and open-air lounges and a sun deck for guests to enjoy the fresh air of the tropical seas. A great deal of attention to details went into the design and construction of the staterooms and living areas to ensure that those on board enjoy a fine style of living. Papua New Guinea twin, 1250 HP Cummins engines effortlessly provides for flexible and extensive charter itineraries, allowing divers to fully experience some of Papua New Guinea finest diving in comfort and safety.
The main lounge which situates on the main deck is fully air-conditioned and is fitted with large panoramic windows. The lounge serves as the vessel living room, theater and dining- room. A complete "home entertainment" center is also available with the latest movies.
The upper deck houses the wheelhouse and a second air-conditioned lounge that serves as a photography station and a library. The covered open-air area occasionally functions as an alfresco dinning room with barbecue facilities. The forward open-air sitting area serves as a sun-bathing platform and is the perfect place to watch the sun goes down into the ocean blue
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 an ease.
Diving activities on board are supported by two electric Bauers air-compressors, 4500-psi air bank storage system and hyperfiltration system producing grade "D" breathing air with 4 fill hoses and two 4.70 meters R.I.Bs with 40 H.P outboards. Nitrox, through a DNAx system (32% 02Mix), is available as an option to qualified divers.
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.
Meals In addition to three full meals each day that features either a buffet or a set dinner, snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day. Our chefs serve up a wide variety of international dishes, with a bias towards Thai, oriental and seafood delicacies. Upon prior request, we can also cater for any special dietary requirements. Freshly brewed coffee, tea and softdrinks are available free of charge 24 hours a day.
Acitivites Apart from a full day of diving there are many after dive activities for both divers and non-divers to enjoy ranging from exploring uninhabited islands, sea kayaking to just making the most of a restful afternoon on a quiet beach. Though catering for the serious divers, the Spirit of Niugini can also provide a wonderful holiday for the whole family.
Itinerary 2007
Aug 5th – Aug 11th
6 Nights/ 5.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Aug 12th - Aug 18th
6 Nights/ 5.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Aug 19th – Aug 25th
6 Nights/ 5.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Aug 26th – Sept 3rd
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Sept 6th – Sept 15th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Rabaul
Sept 20th – Oct 1st
11 Nights/ 8.5 Dive Days
Exploratory South
Oct 4th – Oct 12th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Oct 12th – Oct 19th
7 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Oct 25th – Nov 1st
7 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Nov 4th – Nov 12th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Nov 15th – Nov 24th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Nov 26th – Dec 5th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Dec 6th – Dec 15th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Dec 16th – Dec 24th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Itinerary 2008
Dec 27th 07 – Jan 5th 08
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Jan 6th Jan 15th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Jan 16th - Jan 24th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Jan 26th - Feb 4th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Feb 28th - Mar 7th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Mar 9th - Mar 18th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Mar 20th - Mar 29th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Mar 29th - Apr 7th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Apr 10th - Apr th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Apr 20th - Apr 28th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
May 1st - May 10th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
May 15th - May 26th
11 Nights / 8.5 Dive Days
Exploratory North
May 29th - June 7th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Rabaul
June 8th - June 16th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
June 19th - June 28th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
June 29th - Jul 7th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
July 10th - July 19th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
July 20th - July 28th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Rabaul
July 31st - Aug 9th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Aug 10th - Aug 18th
6 Nights/ 5.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Aug 21st - Aug 30th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Kimbe Bay
Sept 4th - Sept 15th
11 Nights / 8.5 Dive Days
Exploratory South
Sept 18th - Sept 27th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Sept 28th - Oct 6th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Oct 9th - Oct 18th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Oct 19th - Oct 27th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Oct 30th - Nov 8th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Nov 9th - Nov 17th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Nov 20th - Nov 29th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Nov 30th - Dec 8th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Dec 11th - Dec 20th
9 Nights/ 7.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
Dec 21st - Dec 29th
8 Nights/ 6.5 Dive Days
Milne Bay
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Price guide
SPIRIT OF NIUGINI
PRICE
TWIN/DBLE ENSUITE
From
7 Nights (Tour Code: CGUR07WNT)
$3624
Levies
$195
8 Nights (Tour Code: CGUR08WNT)
$4045
Levies
$210
9 Nights (Tour Code: CGUR09WNT)
$4488
Levies
$225
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
7/8/9 Nights Accommodation
International & Domestic Airfares
Airport transfers
All Meals
4-5 Dives per day
Price Ex Cairns Price Ex Brisbane: +A$80 Price Ex Sydney: +A$150 Prices are per person and plus taxes