Oceania
Liveaboard · Papua New Guinea
Discover the pristine underwater world of Papua New Guinea aboard the luxurious Oceania catamaran.
About This Vessel
Oceania is a boutique liveaboard cruising the Papua New Guinea region. It hosts up to 16 divers on board.
Embark on a luxurious dive adventure through the vibrant waters of Papua New Guinea aboard the Oceania catamaran, where pristine reefs and abundant marine life await. Papua New Guinea, nestled within the heart of the Coral Triangle, stands as a beacon of marine biodiversity, boasting some of the planet's most pristine and vibrant reef ecosystems. This remote paradise offers an unparalleled underw…
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Dining aboard Oceania is a delightful experience, with a full-board meal plan that caters to diverse tastes. Guests can enjoy three freshly prepared meals daily, complemented by snacks available throughout the day. The cuisine is a thoughtful blend of Western and local dishes, served buffet-style, ensuring variety and the opportunity to savor regional flavors. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, enhancing the evening meal. The crew is adept at accommodating special dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan options, and can address religious beliefs or food allergies if communicated in advance. While the remote location can sometimes limit the availability of certain fresh produce, the galley staff endeavors to provide delicious and satisfying meals.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
The waters of Papua New Guinea, part of the Coral Triangle, are renowned for their exceptional marine biodiversity and pristine reef systems. Divers exploring this region with Oceania can expect to encounter an incredible array of fish species, diverse shark populations including silky and hammerheads, and frequent playful dolphin sightings. The itineraries are carefully planned to adapt to seasonal changes and weather conditions, ensuring access to the best possible dive sites. Visibility is generally excellent, and water temperatures are warm, making for comfortable diving conditions. The vessel provides tenders for easy access to dive sites, and the spacious dive deck is equipped with individual storage, a camera table, and rinse facilities, catering to both recreational and serious underwater photographers. Night dives are also offered, providing a chance to witness the nocturnal activity of the reef.
Important Information
What's Included
VAT · Airport Transfer
Not Included & Local Fees
Environment Tax (9-20 USD per trip) · Gratuities
Airport Transfers
Return airport transfers and hotel transfers are included in the trip price. Guests will be transferred to and from the vessel from designated pick-up points, typically coordinated with the Walindi Resort base.
Insurance Recommendation
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
Rental Gear
BCD: 20 USD per day · Dive Computer: 25 USD per day
Accommodation
Queen Cabins
Queen • Main Deck
These comfortable cabins feature a queen-sized bed, perfect for couples. Each is air-conditioned and includes a private en-suite bathroom, daily fresh towels, storage space, a hairdryer, and offers stunning ocean views.
Twin Bed Cabins
Twin • Main Deck
Ideal for friends or solo travelers, these cabins are equipped with twin beds. Guests will enjoy air-conditioning, a private en-suite bathroom, fresh towels daily, ample storage, a hairdryer, and picturesque ocean vistas.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Oceania, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
What certifications do I need?
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Recent reviews highlight the Oceania as a recently refitted luxury liveaboard offering excellent service, food, and diving in Papua New Guinea. Guests noted the spacious layout and comfortable accommodations, providing a dream-like diving experience.
- +Recently refitted and luxurious liveaboard
- +Spacious and well laid out boat
- +Excellent crew and personalized service
- +Amazing and wonderful food
Based on approximately 30 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
All routes of this liveaboard
- West New Britain Itinerary (OC07) · 8D/7N
- East and West New Britain Itinerary (Kimbe Bay - Rabaul) · 9D/8N
- East and West New Britain Itinerary OC9 · 10D/9N
- Ornis Birding Itinerary · 18D/17N
- Reef, River, Wreck Itinerary (Kimbe Bay - Alotau) · 13 Nights
- Reef, River, Wreck Itinerary OC13 · 13 nights
- Kimbe Bay & Witu Islands and beyond Itinerary (Kimbe Bay - Kimbe Bay) · 10D/9N
- Fathers Reefs & Kimbe Bay Itinerary OC9 · 10D/9N
- Milne Bay to Rabaul Itinerary OC10 · 11D/10N
- Milne Bay Itinerary OC10 · 11D/10N
- Wewak to Walindi Resort, via Madang (Wewak - Kimbe Bay) · 14D/13N
- Witu Islands Itinerary OC8 · 9D/8N
- West New Britain and New Ireland East Coast (Kimbe Bay - Kavieng) · 15D/14N
- Kavieng and Witu Islands Itinerary OC10 · 11D/10N
- Bismarck Sea Signature Itinerary OC10 · 11D/10N
- Bismarck Sea Signature (Kimbe Bay - Kimbe Bay) · 10D/9N
- Walindi to Wewak, via Witus and Manus Islands (Kimbe Bay - Wewak) · 15D/14N
- Reef, River, Wreck Itinerary OC10 · 11D/10N
- West New Britain Itinerary OC8 · 9D/8N
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