If you are searching for an unforgettable adventure in Papua New Guinea, this Infinity voyage will be your chance.
At the end of the Canoe and Kundu Festival held in Alotau, we will sail east through the remote reefs and islands of the Lusiade Archipelago of eastern Papua New Guinea. This rarely visited area offers spectacular diving, a vibrant culture and rarely visited tropical islands. The biodiversity of the reefs is unmatched, you are bound to meet mantas and sharks among the turtles. ray’s and multitudes of colorful reef inhabitants, you may even meet a dugong.
The islanders live lives where magic spells and witchcraft are as normal as it is to put on custom costume and dance rituals after Sunday church.
We will continue our unforgettable journey sailing north to where Rabaul used to be, now covered in the ashes of the very active volcano that took the last remaining houses of the colonial town in 2006. You can clamber up the mountain across lava fields, see volcanic craters and enjoy the magnificent view over Simpson Harbor and Karavia Bay.
There are several first class wreck dives, beautiful reefs, some sea mounts that plummet down to 50 meters and with a bit of luck you may meet a family of dugongs. For the diving enthusiast this voyage is a not to be missed opportunity.
You could spend years on the islands and still wouldn’t have seen everything. The suggested itinerary above is just one possibility. We leave the details up to our guests, while taking weather into account. We are usually very active in a relaxed manner and like to immerse in the wildlife and culture of the places visited without having to worry about a strict, regimented schedule. We create a lively itinerary and include the best dive spots and nature sites of each area. Each island has its own personality and unique things to do. To make the most of what PNG has to offer, we recommend giving yourself plenty of extra time outside of the voyage or combine Infinity trips for a longer stay. We will have a wonderful journey filled with a wealth of unforgettable experiences, but we will NOT have enough time to do everything suggested above! If your heart is set on some specific activity, be sure to tell us about it so we can do our best to create the opportunity.
Embarking: Alotau, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Disembarking: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Accomodation on selected shared cabin, check out single use and details
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Infinity is a fully-equipped 36 meter sailing expedition vessel on an ongoing voyage since 2003. She has traveled to over 2 dozen countries in both the North and South Pacific and in Southeast Asia and she has sailed amongst icebergs, penguins, and orcas in the Ross Sea, Antarctica, and Patagonia. She is crewed by a multicultural team with a contagiously positive vibe together with Captain Clemens Oestreich, who has skippered vessels for over 100,000 miles during the last 20 years, while raising his 5 children at sea. Infinity is built to be a world-traveling base for adventure and environmental work, forming a beautiful home with unique history and personality. The living quarters are designed with comfortable guest cabins and large communal spaces including an airy saloon, cinema, and extensive deck space. To date, over 200 crew members from all around the world have been part of many extraordinary adventures. They dove with wales and sharks, participated in environmental outreach and even battled deep-sea oil drilling companies. Infinity is open to guests for the first time this year.
Infinity offers non-divers a chance to experience diving through the PADI or SSI Introductory Dive, where an experienced instructor will take you diving. • This dive can then be counted towards a certification if desired. • All diving courses up to dive master are available. • If you are unsure of your physical fitness, please consult with your doctor. Infinity is well equipped with a wide variety of SCUBA gear • Passengers can of course bring personal dive gear onboard, and dives will be accordingly cheaper. • Personal mask and fins are highly recommended. How much does diving or certification cost? Please check current dive prices at Courses & Activities. Fun Dives for Certified Divers Price per dive excluding equipment 15 Euros/dive Equipment rental with dive computer 15 Euros/dive Courses and Certifications in PADI or SSI Open Water diver 380 Euros Advanced diver 300 Euros Stress & Rescue 300 Euros Specialty courses 200 Euro
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