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Spirit of Niugini

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