Ornis Birding Itinerary

About this route

Journey through the unique waters of Papua New Guinea on this dedicated expedition, exploring a region renowned for its vibrant reef ecosystems and diverse fish populations. This itinerary focuses on the unique avifauna of the area, seamlessly integrating terrestrial birding excursions with diving opportunities that showcase healthy coral formations and a high density of macro life. Expect a mix of sheltered reefs and channel dives, offering encounters with various reef fish, invertebrate species, and occasional pelagics depending on the specific site. As you travel from Alotau to Manus, experience a remote and largely untouched underwater environment.

Upcoming departures

• 2027-06-21 – 2027-07-08Book

All routes of this liveaboard

• West New Britain Itinerary (OC07) · 8D/7N
• East New Britain to Alotau Itinerary · 14D/13N
• East and West New Britain Itinerary OC9 · 10D/9N
• Reef, River, Wreck Itinerary (Kimbe Bay - Alotau) · 13 Nights
• East and West New Britain Itinerary (Kimbe Bay - Rabaul) · 9D/8N
• 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

About the vessel

OceaniaPapua New Guinea